ENTRANCE AUDITIONS:
Auditions are required of all new undergraduate students (freshman or transfer) who wish to declare a major in music. The audition process also serves to determine scholarship consideration. There is no separate application for students who want to be considered for talent-based scholarships recommended by the School of Music.
Campus audition dates for students planning to enter in the Fall of 2010 are:
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
You may contact the School of Music by email or telephone (740-593-4244) to set up an audition. If making your request by email, please indicate audition dates in order of preference. If none of the listed audition dates are possible, please call the School of Music to determine whether the division faculty will be able to accomodate a different audition date for you.
Audition Requirements
Requirements for auditions vary by performance division. Click the following links for more specific criteria.
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION INFORMATION:
Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming a Music Major
This document provides answers to many common questions about becoming a music major.
Theory Exam
All prospective freshmen music majors will take a theory examination on the audition day. The results will become part of the student's profile in making final decisions about admission and scholarships. How can I prepare for the theory exam?
Music Education & Therapy: Interview
An interview for prospective Music Education and Music Therapy students with faculty from the professional studies area will be scheduled on the audition day. The results will become part of the student's profile in making final decisions about admission and scholarships.
Music Education: Keyboard Students
Students with piano as the major instrument must also audition on voice (choral emphasis) or a band or orchestra instrument (instrumental emphasis).
Composition Portfolio Review and Interview
All prospective music composition majors should submit a portfolio containing recent examples of their best creative work. Scores of original compositions and arrangements may be submitted on paper — or as computer files on a data CD. Acceptable formats include files made with Sibelius or any of the Finale family of software. Files from other programs that have been converted to Acrobat Reader-compatible PDF format are also acceptable. If possible, you should also include recordings of the scores you submit. Recommended formats include audio CD, mp3 format on data CD, or audio cassette. It is recommended, especially for students seeking financial aid. that a composition interview be scheduled as part of the audition day activities. If you are mailing in your portfolio, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you wish to have materials returned after the review process.
B.A. Degree: Writing Sample
All prospective B.A. in music majors should submit a sample essay as part of their application. The essay need not be on a music-related topic, but should reflect your best writing and critical thinking skills.
For more details regarding specfic undergraduate degree programs in music, please contact:
Dr. Christopher Hayes
Associate Director for Academic AffairsSchool of Music
hayesc1@ohio.edu
740-593-4244