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Music Audition Requirements

Audition Requirements

Only prospective students who are prepared and meet the following guidelines may audition.

Casual business attire is deemed appropriate for a scholarship audition.

VOCAL

  • Sing 2 songs of contrasting style from memory as follows:
  • Vocal contest literature, such as art songs, opera arias; oratorio arias, -OR
  • Songs from a musical, -OR-
  • Christian contemporary
  • Bring an accompaniment or an accompanist.  A professional accompanist is provided upon request.

KEYBOARD

  • Perform two pieces of contrasting styles from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary eras.
  • You may substitute a hymn arrangement for one of your two pieces.
  • At least one piece must be performed from memory.

WINDS AND PERCUSSION
(Listed in order of preference)

  • Perform a solo piece that was prepared for a high school district, regional or state contest, -OR-
  • Perform an etude that was prepared for a high school honor group audition, -OR-
  • Perform a sacred piece that was prepared for a church setting
  • Audition material does not have to be memorized or accompanied
  • A professional accompanist is provided upon request

2025-26 Audition Dates

  • October 10, 2025
  • October 31, 2025
  • January 23, 2026
  • February 7, 2026
  • March 13, 2026
  • April 17, 2026

Email music@snu.edu to schedule your audition.