Both the entrance audition and the music fundamentals test are administered at the beginning of each semester and on the last Saturday in February. All prospective freshmen who present an entrance audition before March 15th are eligible to be considered for an Arts Society Music Scholarhip. Unedited tape recordings may be submitted or individual campus audition appointments can be requested through the Department office if circumstances prevent the presentation of a campus audition on that date.
Memorization is required.
Preferably, one piece should be in a foreign language. Auditions are evaluated for quality and potential, as well as general musicianship. If a student's accompanist is not able to attend the audition, an accompanist will be provided if advance notice is given. Performance with an accompanist is desirable but not required. In addition, students should be prepared to play all major scales and a chromatic scale for the practical range of their instrument.