Audition Requirements
2008 – 2009 Audition Dates
Undergraduate Auditions
December 13, 2008
January 24, 2009
February 7, 2009
February 21, 2009
Graduate Auditions
Graduate auditions are scheduled on Fridays from 2 – 3pm, December – March. To request an audition time please contact Katherine LaPorta: katherine.laporta@uconn.edu
Undergraduate Applicants
All applicants must apply to the University of Connecticut and contact the Department of Music to schedule an audition. Please use the following link for instructions, application materials, audition dates, and repertoire requirements (also listed below).
http://www.music.uconn.edu/Apps_and_Auds.htm
Graduate Applicants
All applicants must apply to the Graduate School of the University of Connecticut and contact the Department of Music to schedule an audition. After scheduling the audition, contact the Music Library to schedule a Theory Placement test on your given audition day: (860) 486-2502. Please use the following link for instructions, application materials, audition dates (also listed above), and repertoire requirements (also listed below). http://www.music.uconn.edu/GHB/Admission.htm#B
Repertoire Requirements
Bachelor of Music (BM)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Applicants should prepare two memorized contrasting selections:
Two art songs written by classical composers and accompanied by piano. At least one selection should be in English. A foreign-language art song may be used if appropriate to the student's level. A pianist will be provided at the audition. Please bring a copy of the music to the audition for the pianist's use.
Master of Music (MM) and Performer Certificate
Applicants should prepare five memorized contrasting selections:
- One art song in each of the following languages: German, French, Italian, English
- One operatic aria in the original language of the opera
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Applicants should prepare selections equivalent to a recital (roughly one hour of music), with sets of three to five songs in each of the following languages: German, French, Italian, English. Additionally, applicants should prepare one operatic aria (must be in the aria's original language).
For further information
For questions regarding the application/audition process
Department of Music
Phone: (860) 486-3728
Fax: (860) 486-3796
Email: music@uconn.edu
For questions regarding the undergraduate curriculum
Robert Miller, PhD
Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Music
(860) 486-4783
Robert.Miller@uconn.edu
For questions regarding the graduate curriculum
Richard Bass, PhD
Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Music
(860) 486-4197
Richard.Bass@uconn.edu
For questions regarding voice lessons or opera at UConn
Constance Rock, DMA
Coordinator of the Vocal Studies Area
(860) 486-4195
Constance.Rock@uconn.edu
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