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 2012 semester:
Undergraduate and Graduate: November 5, 2011
Fall 2012 semester:
Undergraduate: February 4, 2012 and March 10, 2012
Graduate: February 29, 2012
Call 562.985.4781 or email music@csulb.edu to reserve your slot!
Chamber Choir Audition Dates
Auditions for the Bob Cole Conservatory Chamber Choir will take place on August 25 and 26, with Call Backs in the evening of Friday, August 26th. Singers should prepare one solo that shows the width and breadth of their vocal technique, musicianship, and musicality and prepare these two pieces (Verdi's Ave Maria and Mozart's Laudate Pueri from Vespers, K. 339). You will also be asked to sight sing. Please request an audition by emailing Beth Wightwick, Choral Studies Assistant, at csulbcvo@gmail.com.
Auditions for the CSULB University Choir will take place on August 29 and 30; a sign-up sheet will be posted on Dr. Talberg's door on the first day of classes. You may also sign up by emailing Beth Wightwick at csulbcvo@gmail.com. Singers should prepare one solo and be prepared to sight-sing.
Opera Institute Audition Dates
Opera Institute Auditions will be held Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Choir Room / Gerald R. Daniel Recital Hall.
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.
Auditions will be held in two sessions:
- Monologue / Improv. (3-5 in Choir Room): ALL SINGERS will meet together with Stephanie Vlahos for group improvisation and to present monologues. Please dress comfortably for this.
- Singing Audition (6-9:30 in Daniel Recital Hall): A sign-up sheet for auditions will be posted (by Monday, August 22) on the Opera Bulletin Board (opposite Dr. Talberg's office—A508)
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.
***NEW STUDENTS (anyone not enrolled in last year's Opera Class): PLEASE NOTE the separate sign-up sheet to meet individually with Dr. Anglin (A-518) for c. 45 minutes (Thurs. August 25 & Fri. August 26). Bring some music to work on and come with any questions you may have; this is simply a chance for us to get to know each other before you audition.
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
