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Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate 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). Questions should be directed to:

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.

Composition

  • Composition 
    Friday, January 12 (online/Zoom)
    Friday, January 19 (online/Zoom)
    Friday, January 26 (online/Zoom)

Dance

  • Dance 
    Friday, November 17 (in person) – apply by October 15 to be considered for this audition date
    Friday, January 26 (in person)
    Friday, February 2 (in person)
    Friday, February 9 (in person)
    Friday, February 16 (in person)
    Friday, February 23 (online/Zoom)

Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation

  • Jazz 
    Friday, January 19 (in person)
    Thursday, January 25 (in person)
    Friday, January 26 (in person)

Music Education

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

Music Theory

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

Musical Theatre

  • Musical Theatre – Ann Arbor Auditions
    Friday, January 19 (in person)
    Friday, January 26 (in person)
    Friday, February 2 (in person)
    Friday, February 9 (in person)
    Friday, February 16 (in person)
    Friday, February 23 (online/Zoom)
  • Musical Theatre – Chicago Auditions
    Sunday, February 4 & Monday, February 5 (in person)
    Sunday, February 4 & Tuesday, February 6 (in person)

Musicology

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

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
    • All Degrees
      Friday, January 26 (in person)
      Friday, February 2 (in person)

Performing Arts Technology

  • BFA in Performing Arts Technology 
    Friday, January 12 (in person OR online/Zoom)
    Friday, January 19 (in person OR online/Zoom)
    Friday, January 26 (in person OR online/Zoom)

Piano

  • Piano
    • All degrees
      TBD

Strings

  • Cello
    TBD
  • Double Bass
    Thursday, February 1 (in person)
    Friday, February 2 (in person)
    Sunday, February 4 (online/Zoom)
  • Harp
    TBD
  • Viola
    TBD
  • Violin
    TBD

Theatre & Drama

  • Theatre Arts (BTA)
    This program does not have an audition or interview component.
  • Theatre Design & Production
    Friday, December 1 (in person OR online/Zoom)
    Friday, January 12 (in person OR online/Zoom)
    Friday, January 19 (in person OR online/Zoom)
    Friday, February 2 (in person OR online/Zoom)
    Friday, February 9 (in person OR online/Zoom)
  • Theatre Performance: Acting
    Auditions/interviews will be offered in both in-person and online formats. Specific formats will be determined and assigned to the following dates after the completion of the pre-screening round (after December 1):
    TBD
  • Theatre Performance: Directing
    Friday, January 19 (in person)
    Saturday, January 20 (online/Zoom)
    Friday, January 26 (in person)
    Saturday, January 27 (online/Zoom)

Voice

  • Voice 
    TBD

Wind & Percussion

  • Bassoon 
    Thursday, January 25 (in person)
    Friday, January 26 (in person)
    Thursday, February 1 (online/Zoom)
    Friday, February 2 (in person)
  • Clarinet
    TBD
  • Euphonium
    Thursday, February 8 (in person)
    Friday, February 9 (in person)
    Saturday, February 10 (online/Zoom)
  • Flute
    Wednesday, January 31 (online/Zoom)
    Thursday, February 1 (in person)
    Friday, February 2 (in person)
  • French Horn
    Thursday, February 1 (in person)
    Friday, February 2 (in person)
    Thursday, February 8 (in person)
    Friday, February 9 (in person)
  • Oboe
    Thursday, January 25 (in person)
    Friday, January 26 (in person)
    Friday, February 2 (online/Zoom)
  • Percussion 
    Friday, January 26 (in person)
    Friday, February 9 (in person)
  • Saxophone
    TBD
  • Trombone
    TBD
  • Trumpet
    Monday, February 5 (in person)
    Tuesday, February 6 (in person)
    Wednesday, February 7 (online/Zoom)
  • Tuba
    Thursday, February 8 (in person)
    Friday, February 9 (in person)
    Saturday, February 10 (online/Zoom)