Audition Information
A performance audition is required for acceptance into the degree programs of the California State University, Long Beach Department of Music. All entering freshmen and undergraduate transfer students who have been admitted to the university are required to pass a performance audition and take a theory placement examination. Students wishing to audition should prepare solo, etude, or art song material from the standard repertoire of approximately 10 minutes in length. The selection(s) should demonstrate both technical and lyrical skills.
The Theory Placement Exam is a diagnostic test used to determine the appropriate level of theory in which the student should enroll. The test is offered on each audition day and the first Friday of each semester.
For undergraduate and graduate admission information, please refer to our Admissions Page.
Department Audition Dates
Spring 2013 admission closure
Due to the California State Budget Crisis, all CSU campuses have been directed that they may not accept admission applications for the Spring 2013 term for any enrollment category.
For more information see the University Admissions Page.
FALL 2013 semester Audition Dates
Undergraduate:
- Saturday, February 2, 2013
- Saturday, March 2, 2013—All Areas Except Voice And Jazz
- Saturday, March 9, 2013—Voice And Jazz Only
Graduate:
- Wednesday, February 27, 2013
**The Due Date for all application materials for the MA and MM degrees for Fall 2013 is January 14, 2013**
Call 562.985.4781 or email music@csulb.edu to reserve your slot!
Chamber Choir Audition Dates
TBA.
Opera Institute Audition Dates
Opera Auditions are held each August for the academic year. Only students currently admitted to a Bob Cole Conservatory Vocal Degree program are eligible to audition for the Opera Class. An accompanist will be provided.
Please come prepared with three memorized musical selections and a memorized monologue in English.
Musical requirements:
- Two languages must be represented
- One selection must be an aria
It is not necessary to bring a resumé but you are welcome to do so. There will be paperwork for you to fill out with some general questions.
Questions? Feel free to email Dr. Anglin at danglin@csulb.edu.
Vocal Jazz Audition Dates
Vocal Jazz Ensemble Auditions will be held the week before classes begin: Monday, August 23 and Tuesday, August 24, 2010.
Download Audition Information Here: vocal_jazz_auditions_2011.pdf
Sign up for an audition time and get further information on the Jazz Studies Bulletin Board in the Music Department. If you would like to audition for the vocal jazz ensembles but are unable to make these dates, please contact Christine Guter immediately at 562-985-8138, or cguter@csulb.edu.
Choral, Vocal, and Opera Audition Repertoire
Choral, Vocal, and Opera audition repertoire can be downloaded below in MS Word format or in Adobe Acrobat format by instrument.
Voice:
MS Word (45k): voice_rep.doc
Adobe PDF (90k): voice_rep.pdf
