Music: Audition Information

Admission Audition Requirements
For New Voice Students

In order to complete your acceptance into the CWU Department of Music program, you must audition for the music faculty. This gives us an opportunity to hear the level you have achieved in your musical skills and it gives you the opportunity to discuss your development with collegiate instructors.

For your audition we recommend the following:

1. Select music which best displays your performance level.
2. We strongly recommend you prepare your audition material under the supervision of your private teacher and/or music director.

For Voice Students Pursuing a Performance Degree
If you would like to audition for admission to the BM in Performance, we recommend preparing and performing pieces that best demonstrate your current skills.  We suggest only that you choose carefully so as to present what you do well, not what you have yet to learn. If you have any questions about audition repertoire, please email Dr. Linda Marra or phone 509-963-1216.

Requirements:

1. Two songs or arias (one in a foreign language)

For Voice Students Pursuing a Music Ed. or Composition Degree
In general, there is no difference in the expectations of performance level for any music major, but those who wish to major in music education and may feel under-prepared or insecure about their current performance skills, may choose a piece of music that demonstrates either musical or
technical skills, e.g.:

Requirements:

1. One prepared song or aria in any language.
2. Students may be asked to perform tonal memory evaluation.

In addition to an audition, students should also expect to interview with Music Education or Composition faculty as a part of their visit to campus.

Large Ensemble Audition Requirements
For New and Returning Voice Students

University Chorale and Men's Chorale do not require auditions. Visit the Choral Pages concerning audition information for the other vocal ensembles or contact Dr. Gary Weidenaar.

Last updated July 31, 2008