
FALL 2022
Prescreening applies to all instruments and Vocal Arts. Applicants who pass the first round prescreen will be invited to a second round audition. Due to public health considerations during the current surge in Covid-19 infections, including the campus decision to extend remote instruction through the end of January, ALL SECOND ROUND AUDITIONS WILL BE VIRTUAL. This includes Vocal Arts, who previously planned to be in-person. Second round auditions will be held during January 22-23 and January 29-30, 2022.
Undergraduate Applicants
Auditions are required for all applicants, including:
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Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students
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Music as Primary or Secondary Major
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Current UCI students seeking to change major to Music or add Music as a second major
Application Process Overview
Prescreen Round:
- Submit your UC application during November 1st - 30th
- Submit a prescreen video by December 31st
Second Round:
- A second audition (virtual) is required for all applicants who pass the prescreen. Applicants will be notified of prescreen audition results by early January.
- Schedule your second audition as early as possible, and no later than January 20th. Audition times are first-come, first-served.
- Attend your audition in late January.
- Refer to Dates and Deadlines at UCI Admissions for final admission decisions, timelines, and more.
Prescreening Required
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Pre-screening applies to ALL instruments and Vocal Arts
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Use the same repertoire for both prescreen and second round auditions
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Applicants who pass the prescreen will be invited to a second audition in late January
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Applicants who do not pass the prescreen will receive a notification with advice from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, should they wish to continue their pursuit of admission to UCI.
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PRESCREEN DEADLINE: Submit by December 31st
*THE PRESCREEN AUDITION SUBMISSION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED*
Requirements for Undergraduate Prescreen Videos
- Perform ONLY repertoire which meets the stated requirements
- VIDEO links only (we need to see and hear you)
- Clearly state your name and the repertoire you will be performing at the start of each video
- Verify your links work and permissions are set correctly BEFORE submitting (we do not troubleshoot broken links; auditions that cannot be accessed may not be considered)
- If applying for more than one instrument, submit separately; DO NOT combine instruments on one submission
Audition Dates
Second round auditions for fall admission take place on the 3rd and 4th weekends in January, each year.
Saturday, January 22nd
- Piano (classical)
- Strings (Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Viola, Violin)
- Vocal Arts
Sunday, January 23rd
- Brass (Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba)
- Piano (classical)
Saturday, January 29th
- Guitar & Lute
- Jazz Studies (Acoustic Bass, Drum Set, Piano, Trombone, Trumpet)
- Percussion (classical)
Sunday, January 30th
- Strings (Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Viola, Violin)
- Vocal Arts
- Winds (Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe)
Second Round Auditions
Second round entrance auditions include an audition performance. Be prepared to perform; have your instrument out and be ready to play (warm up before your audition). Be prepared to sight-read (if asked), perform scales (if asked), and answer questions about yourself and your musical knowledge and skills.
Due to public health considerations during the current surge in Covid-19 infections, including the campus decision to extend remote instruction through the end of January, ALL SECOND ROUND AUDITIONS WILL BE VIRTUAL. This includes Vocal Arts, who previously planned to be in-person.
Music Department Student/Parent Orientation
Registration is required. Register Here!
CTSA & Campus Tours
Musicianship & Music Theory
- Musicianship and Music Theory are core competencies in our undergraduate program. All students must pass these courses to succeed in earning their degree.
- Placement exams for Musicianship and Music Theory are required for all newly admitted undergraduate students, including incoming freshman and transfer students, and current UCI students newly admitted to the program.
- Placement exams take place during Welcome Week, just prior to the start of fall classes.
- Placement exams DO NOT take place during auditions. They only apply to admitted undergraduate students.
- We STRONGLY recommend applicants explore the following resources:
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 your in-person or virtual audition by December 15th. Please DO NOT use the above link for Undergraduate applicants.