Transfer students should plan to audition during the year preceding enrollment at Wilkes. Tape recorded auditions may be acceptable if distance prohibits a personal audition. The performance audition is the primary factor in determining whether you will be accepted as a music major. It will last about fifteen minutes. See below for instrument-specific repertoire requirements.
Sight reading is required in all auditions.
We strongly recommend that all auditions be accompanied unless the repertoire chosen is specifically for unaccompanied instrument. Candidates may bring an accompanist or may rely on the services of a member of the Wilkes faculty. Warm-up rooms are provided. Audition Requirements Voice Performance of two solos in contrasting styles, at least one of which must be in English and both of which must have piano accompaniment. It is preferred that both be selected from the standard repertory, although one may be from musical-theater literature.