Graduate Programs

Graduate Audition & Interview Dates

2023-2024

Auditions and interviews will be held in both in-person and virtual formats for the coming season. For programs who have the option to audition/interview virtually or in person, candidates will be given full and equal consideration regardless of which format is chosen.

Upon receiving an invitation to audition/interview, you will have the opportunity to register for your preferred date (and format, when applicable). Our in-person audition days will be held at limited capacity.

Detailed Audition Information

Auditions and interviews will be scheduled after a successful review of an applicant’s complete application materials, submitted no later than the application deadline. All audition invitations with date confirmations will be sent via email on a rolling basis. Be sure to review your program’s audition and pre-screening requirements before submission.

About ten days before your audition, you will receive an email confirming your audition details (date, time, location, and/or Zoom meeting information when applicable).

Rescheduling Policy

We understand that sometimes things happen, but whenever possible please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend your audition/interview. If you ask to reschedule, we will do our very best to accommodate you but understand it may not always be possible.

If you have questions about your audition and/or interview, please contact Joshua Bolton (smtd.auditions@umich.edu) (734.763.6677).

Chamber Music

Please refer to the audition dates for your instrument or voice.

Composition

Composition
- Doctoral
  Friday, January 26 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 2 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 9 (online/Zoom)
- Masters
  Friday, January 26 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 2 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 9 (online/Zoom)

Conducting

Conducting: Band/Wind Ensemble
- Doctoral
  Arranged Individually
- Masters
  Arranged Individually
Conducting: Choral
- Doctoral
  Arranged Individually
- Masters
  Arranged Individually
Conducting: Orchestral
- Doctoral
  TBD – complete an online written exam before the audition
  TBD – meet in person with the faculty for an aural exam and one or more conducting auditions/interviews
- Masters
  TBD – complete an online written exam before the audition
  TBD – meet in person with the faculty for an aural exam and one or more conducting auditions/interviews

Dance

Dance
- MFA
  Wednesday and Thursday, January 17 and 18 – in-person audition by invitation

Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Entrepreneurship & Leadership
- Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship & Leadership
  Arranged Individually

Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation

Jazz
- Masters
  Friday, January 19 (in person)
  Thursday, January 25 (in person)
  Friday, January 26 (in person)
- DMA
  TBD

Music Education

Music Education
- Doctoral
  Monday, January 22 (online/Zoom)
  Monday, January 29 (online/Zoom)
- Masters (Academic Year)
  Monday, January 22 (online/Zoom)
- Masters (Summer)
  Monday, March 4 (online/Zoom)

Music Theory

The PhD in Music Theory does not have an interview component. For the PhD in Composition & Music Theory, see the Composition dates above.

Musicology

A 20-minute interview with each applicant may be a part of the admission process. Interview dates would be arranged individually.

Organ

The dates below are representative of the Organ department’s in-person audition dates, as well as online interview dates for those who elect to submit a recorded audition.

Organ
- Doctoral
  Friday, January 26
  Friday, February 2
- Masters
  Friday, January 26
  Friday, February 2
Sacred Music
- Doctoral
  Friday, January 26
  Friday, February 2
Carillon
- Masters
  Friday, January 26
  Friday, February 2
Harpsichord
- Doctoral
  Friday, January 26
  Friday, February 2
- Masters & Specialist
  Friday, January 26
  Friday, February 2

Performing Arts Technology

MA in Media Arts
Friday, February 2 (in person OR online/Zoom)
PhD in Performing Arts Technology
Friday, February 9 (in person OR online/Zoom)

Piano

Collaborative Piano
- Doctoral
  Friday, February 16 (in person)
  Friday, February 23 (in person)
  Saturday, February 24 (online/Zoom)
- Masters & Specialist
  Friday, February 16 (in person)
  Friday, February 23 (in person)
  Saturday, February 24 (online/Zoom)
Piano Performance
- Doctoral
  TBD
- Masters & Specialist
  TBD
Piano Pedagogy & Performance
- Doctoral
  Thursday, February 15 (in person OR online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 16 (in person OR online/Zoom)
- Masters
  Friday, January 26 (in person OR online/Zoom)

Strings & Harp

Cello
- Doctoral
  Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Monday, January 8.
  For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Friday, February 23.
- Masters & Specialist
  TBD
Double Bass
- Doctoral
  Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Monday, January 8.
  For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Friday, February 23.
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, February 1 (in person)
  Friday, February 2 (in person)
  Sunday, February 4 (online/Zoom)

Harp
- Doctoral
  Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Monday, January 8.
  For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Friday, February 23.
- Masters & Specialist
  TBD
Viola
- Doctoral
  Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Monday, January 8.
  For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Friday, February 23.
- Masters & Specialist
  TBD
Violin
- Doctoral
  Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Monday, January 8.
  For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Friday, February 23.
- Masters & Specialist
  TBD

Voice

Voice
- Doctoral
  TBD
- Masters & Specialist
  TBD

Wind & Percussion Instruments

Bassoon
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 25 (in person)
  Friday, January 26 (in person)
  Thursday, February 1 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 2 (in person)
Clarinet
- Doctoral
  TBD
- Masters & Specialist
  TBD
Euphonium
- Doctoral
  TBD
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, February 8 (in person)
  Friday, February 9 (in person)
  Saturday, February 10 (online/Zoom)
Flute
- Doctoral
  TBD
- Masters & Specialist
  TBD
French Horn
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, February 1 (in person)
  Friday, February 2 (in person)
  Thursday, February 8 (in person)
  Friday, February 9 (in person)
Oboe
- Doctoral
  TBD
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 25 (in person)
  Friday, January 26 (in person)
  Friday, February 2 (online/Zoom)
Percussion
- Doctoral
  TBD
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 25 (in person)
  Thursday, February 8 (in person)
Saxophone
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  TBD
Trombone
- Doctoral
  TBD
- Masters & Specialist
  TBD
Trumpet
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Monday, February 5 (in person)
  Tuesday, February 6 (in person)
  Wednesday, February 7 (online/Zoom)
Tuba
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, February 8 (in person)
  Friday, February 9 (in person)
  Saturday, February 10 (online/Zoom)