Auditions

Department of Music Entrance Auditions

FALL 2021

Due to public health considerations resulting from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, all auditions must be submitted as video links.

 
 
Undergraduate Applicants
Auditions are required for all applicants, including:
  • Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students
  • Music as Primary or Secondary Major
  • Current UCI student seeking to change major to Music or add Music as a second major
 
Pre-screen Auditions - Vocal Arts ONLY
  • Pre-screen auditions apply only to undergraduate Vocal Arts applicants.
  • DEADLINE: Submit by December 15th, 2020 at 11:59pm (PST). Submissions received after this date will not be considered.
  • Applicants who pass the pre-screen will be invited to submit a final audition.
  • Repertoire requirements for pre-screening auditions are the same as for the final audition.
  • Submit a Vocal Arts Pre-screen Audition (link available November 1st)
 
Submit a Video Audition - Instruments and eligible Vocal Arts applicants (who have passed the pre-screen audition)
  • DEADLINE: Submit by January 1st, 2021 at 11:59pm (PST). Submissions received after this date will not be considered.
  • View Repertoire Requirements
  • Submit a Video Audition (link available November 1st)
 
Graduate Applicants
Auditions are required for Graduate MFA applicants in the following emphases:
  • Collaborative Piano and/or Piano Performance
  • Guitar & Lute Performance
  • Instrumental Performance
  • Vocal Arts

Graduate applicants should contact the appropriate faculty instructor to arrange submission of your video audition. DO NOT use the above link for Undergraduate applicants.