FALL 2023

The Prescreen Submission Period is Now Closed!

PRESCREEN AUDITION SUBMISSION DEADLINE DECEMBER 12, 2022 AT 12:00 PM (PST)

Prescreening applies to all instruments and Vocal Arts. Applicants who pass the first-round prescreen will be invited to a second-round audition. Most second-round auditions will be held in person at the UCI campus in Irvine, CA. Some instrumental areas will hold second-round auditions virtually (over Zoom). Applicants who cannot travel to in-person auditions may request a virtual audition by exception (please email music@uci.edu). Due to the ongoing pandemic, plans for in-person auditions are subject to change. If plans change, we will make an announcement on this page.

Undergraduate Applicants

Auditions are required for all applicants, including:

• Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students
• Music as Primary or Secondary Major
• Current UCI students seeking to change their major to Music or add Music as a second major

Application Process Overview

Prescreen Round:

1. SUBMIT YOUR PRESCREEN AUDITION HERE during November 1st - December 12th (by noon, 12:00 pm, PST)
2. Applicants will receive notification of their results no later than January 6th. Those who pass will be invited to schedule an in-person audition, which will take place during the last two weekends in January.

Second Round:

1. A second audition is required for all applicants who pass the prescreen.
2. Schedule your audition as early as possible, and no later than January 16th. Audition times are first-come, first-served.
3. Attend your audition in late January.
4. Refer to Dates and Deadlines at UCI Undergraduate Admissions for final admission decisions, timelines, and more.

Requirements for Undergraduate Prescreen Videos

• Perform ONLY repertoire which meets the stated requirements. If you have questions about the repertoire, contact the faculty instructor.
• 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 each year on the 3rd and 4th weekends in January. This year's dates are:

Saturday, January 21st

• Percussion (classical) - - IN PERSON
• Piano (classical) - - VIRTUAL
• Strings (Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Viola, Violin) - - IN PERSON
• Vocal Arts - - IN PERSON

Sunday, January 22nd

• Guitar & Lute (classical) - - IN PERSON
• Woodwinds (Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe) - - IN PERSON

Saturday, January 28th

• Jazz Studies (Acoustic Bass, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet) - - VIRTUAL
• Strings (Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Viola, Violin) - - IN PERSON

Sunday, January 29th

• Brass (Euphonium, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba) - - IN PERSON
• Piano (classical) - VIRTUAL
• Vocal Arts - - IN PERSON

In-person Auditions: Doors open at 9:00 am (PST). Auditions begin at 10:00 am.

Virtual Auditions: Please access the Zoom link a few minutes before your scheduled audition. You will be admitted to a waiting room.

Music Department Student/Parent Orientation

Registration is required. Link TBA

CTSA & Campus Tours

• CTSA Virtual Tour
• UCI Campus Tours

Directions & Parking

• Directions to the Claire Trevor School of the Arts
• Directions to the Music & Media Building
• Campus Parking

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 January 15th. Please DO NOT use the above link for Undergraduate applicants.