Undergraduate Audition Requirements at various
Conservatories and Schools of Music in the U.S.

Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA curtis.edu
Eastman School of Music Rochester, NY eastman.edu
Juilliard New York, NY juilliard.edu
Indiana University Bloomington, IN indiana.edu
Michigan, (University of) Ann Arbor, MI michigan.edu
New England Conservatory of Music Boston, MA newengland.edu
Oberlin Conservatory of Music Oberlin, OH oberlin.edu
Peabody Conservatory of Music Baltimore, MD peabody.edu
Texas, (University of North Texas) Denton, TX texas.edu

Universities in Southern California

Azusa Pacific University Azusa apu.edu
Biola University La Mirada biola.edu
California Institute of the Arts Santa Clarita calarts.edu
California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks lutheran.edu
Claremont Graduate University Claremont claremont.edu
C.S.U. Fresno Fresno fresno.edu
C.S.U. Fullerton Fullerton csuf.edu
C.S.U. Long Beach Long Beach csulb.edu
C.S.U. Los Angeles Los Angeles csula.edu
C.S.U. Northridge Northridge csun.edu
Chapman University Orange chapman.edu
San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco sfcm.edu
U.C. Irvine Irvine uci.edu
U.C. Los Angeles Los Angeles ucla.edu
U.C. San Diego San Diego ucsd.edu
U.C. Santa Barbara Santa Barbara ucsb.edu
University of Southern California Los Angeles usc.edu

Curtis Institute of Music

Trombone

Auditions will be held for tenor trombone and/or bass trombone, depending on the opening.  Applicants will play : Applicants may be asked to play all major and minor scales and to read at sight in alto, tenor and bass clefs.

Tuba

Applicants will play : Back to the top of the page.

Eastman School of Music

Tenor Trombone

A solo work chosen from the following :

Bass Trombone

A solo work chosen from the following :

Euphonium

Solos by Barat, Jacob, Capuzzi, Herbert L. Clarke, or other works of similar difficulty.  Études by Bordogni/Rochut, Blazhevich, Kopprasch, or Tyrell.  Band or orchestra excerpts as appropriate to training and experience.

Tuba

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Juilliard

Undergraduate

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Indiana University

Tenor Trombone

All undergraduate applicants should prepare :

Bass Trombone

All undergraduate applicants should prepare :

Euphonium

All undergraduate applicants should prepare :

Tuba

All undergraduate freshman applicants should prepare : Back to the top of the page.

Michigan, University of (Ann Arbor)

Trombone

Prepare fifteen minutes of contrasting solo and/or étude literature that represents your highest level of proficiency.  Those auditioning in Ann Arbor may be asked to play two-octave major scales from memory

Euphonium

Prepare ten to fifteen minutes of solo or étude literature representing your highest level of proficiency.  In addition, you should be prepared to play two-octave major and chromatic scales.  Memorization is expected for scales but not for the solo literature.  Sight-reading may be included.

Tuba

Prepare ten to fifteen minutes of solo or étude literature and/or orchestral excerpts representing your highest level of proficiency.  Those auditioning in Ann Arbor will also be asked to sight-read and play two-octave major and chromatic scales.  Memorization is expected for the scales, but not for the solo literature.

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New England Conservatory of Music

Undergraduate

Graduate

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Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Tenor Trombone

Bass Trombone

Euphonium

Tuba

Students wishing to audition in tuba should contact the Conservatory Admissions Office to schedule an audition appointment, since these auditions usually are not heard on the scheduled weekends.

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Peabody Conservatory of Music

Trombone

The applicant should prepare music of contrasting styles that best exhibits his or her abilities.  The music may be drawn from solo repertoire, études, orchestral excerpts, etc.

Euphonium

Tuba

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Texas, (University of North Texas, Denton)

Tenor Trombone

A solo piece of your choice, for example : Please note that the works listed are only suggested pieces; any standard work of comparable quality is acceptable.  There is no memory requirement.  The instrumentalist should prepare 10-15 minutes of music.

Bass Trombone

A solo piece of your choice, for example : Please note that the works listed are only suggested pieces; any standard work of comparable quality is acceptable.  There is no memory requirement.  The instrumentalist should prepare 10-15 minutes of music.

Euphonium

Please note that the works listed are only suggested pieces; any standard work of comparable quality is acceptable.  There is no memory requirement.  The instrumentalist should prepare 10-15 minutes of music.

Tuba

Please note that the works listed are only suggested pieces; any standard work of comparable quality is acceptable.  There is no memory requirement.  The instrumentalist should prepare 10-15 minutes of music.

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Azusa Pacific University

 Prospective music majors are required to take placement examinations in their performance areas and music theory.  The theory examinations include key and meter signatures, major and minor scales, and intervals.  Those who are deficient in theory are required to take MUS 120 Music Fundamentals for music majors before proceeding with Theory I.  Each student must pass a piano proficiency examination or enroll in a piano class until the requirement is met.  This requirement is normally met at the satisfactory conclusion of MUS 108 Piano Class.  Placement auditions are held for all performance areas.

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Biola University

 All students seeking admission must demonstrate musical background and performance strengths necessary for successful completion of the stated curriculum.  Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the Conservatory of Music as a music major.  A student will be admitted to the Conservatory after : After acceptance and upon entrance, students will be given placement examinations and auditions in music theory, keyboard skills and performance.  These examinations are given for the purpose of validating prior study and determining proper placement in music courses.  Specific information concerning the content of these examinations and suggestions for preparation are available by writing the Conservatory of Music office.  To find out more, please call the Conservatory of Music's general number at 562.903.4892.

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California Institute of the Arts

 Either present a live audition or submit recordings of your performance of three works in contrasting styles or from different historical periods.  The audition or recording must clearly demonstrate your level of performance and range of repertory.  Contact Eric Barber in the Office of Admissions for current repertory requirements.  In a live audition, expect to demonstrate your abilities in sight singing/sight reading and the identification by ear of various intervals, chords, scales and rhythmic patterns.  When a live audition is not possible, you should submit evidence of ability in these musicianship skills.  This evidence may take the form of letters from major teachers and/or transcripts of prior musical courses or private training.

Applicants the to Jazz Studies Program are evaluated by recorded audition only.&nsp; Your recording should include four selections, two which demonstrate your main area of musical interest (original compositions are encouraged, but not required); and two contrasting jazz standards of your choice, demonstrating how you interpret melody, form, time feel and improvisation over chord changes.  The performances should be with a small group (2-8 musicians) of any instrumentation.

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California Lutheran University

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Claremont Graduate University

 Applicants are required to demonstrate special aptitude in their area of concentration.  Those wishing to major in performance must audition either by tape recording or personal appearance.  Placement exams are required of each incoming student, to be taken during registration week of their first semester.

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C.S.U. Fresno

 All entering students (freshmen and transfer) must take a diagnostic examination in music theory.  Other degree options have audition or other admission requirements which must be fulfilled before a student is officially recognized as enrolled in that option.

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C.S.U. Fullerton

 Scholarships in music performance at Cal State Fullerton are available based on auditions held each spring.  Information regarding auditions are mailed during January each year.

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C.S.U. Long Beach

 Admission to the Department of Music is by audition only.  All entering freshmen and undergraduate transfer students who have been admitted to the University are still required to pass an audition and take a theory placement examination.  Students wishing to audition should prepare : Back to the top of the page.           Back to CA Universities

C.S.U. Los Angeles

 Students who wish to major in music are required to : Back to the top of the page.           Back to CA Universities.

C.S.U. Northridge

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Chapman University

 No audition required.

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Tenor & Bass Trombone

Tuba

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U.C. Irvine

Tenor & Bass Trombone

Tuba

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U.C. Los Angeles

Trombone

Tuba

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U.C. San Diego

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U.C. Santa Barbara

 Students seeking admission to a bachelor of music performance emphasis are required to pass an entrance audition in their desired emphasis (instrument or voice) in order to determine their eligibility.

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University of Southern California

 A performance audition is required of applicants to all programs in woodwind and brass instruments.  Three selections representing various stylistic periods of music should be prepared for the audition.  These selections should be full-length pieces from the standard solo literature, although excerpts from ensemble literature may also be included.  If any of the selections are taken from a multi-movement sonata or concerto, applicants need only prepare one movement of the piece.  In addition, applicants should be prepared to play standard études of their choice as well as various scales and arpeggios.

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