Music Audition Information

Audition Overview

All students interested in pursuing any music program will take part in an audition and interview of approximately fifteen minutes with a faculty committee. Students should bring original copies of all music that will be performed. Secondary documents such as resumes are encouraged but not required. An accompanist will be provided for vocalists at no cost.

In the case that prospective music students cannot attend a music audition day on campus, they can visit www.acceptd.com to submit online audition materials to The College of Saint Rose. Students must live outside a 500 mile radius of campus or receive permission from The Office of Admissions in order to be approved to submit an online audition. Please fill out this form to be considered for an online music audition.

Audition Requirements

For audition requirements for each music program, including repertoire requirements and suggestions for each instrument or voice, select from the following links:

Bachelor of Arts

• Voice Audition Requirements (BA)
• Instrumental Studies
  • String Audition Requirements (BA)
  • Guitar Audition Requirements (BA)
  • Wind Audition Requirements (BA)
  • Brass Audition Requirements (BA)
  • Percussion Audition Requirements (BA)
  • Keyboard Audition Requirements (BA)
• Composition Audition Requirements (BA)
• Conducting Audition Requirements (BA)
• Theory History Audition Requirements (BA)

Bachelor of Music in Performance

• Voice Audition Requirements (BM)
• String Audition Requirements (BM)
• Guitar Audition Requirements (BM)
• Wind Audition Requirements (BM)
• Brass Audition Requirements (BM)
• Percussion Audition Requirements (BM)
• Keyboard Audition Requirements (BM)

Music Education

• Voice Audition Requirements (ME)
• String Audition Requirements (ME)
• Guitar Audition Requirements (ME)
• Wind Audition Requirements (ME)
• Brass Audition Requirements (ME)
• Percussion Audition Requirements (ME)
• Keyboard Audition Requirements (ME)

Music Industry

• Voice Audition Requirements (MI)
• String Audition Requirements (MI)
• Guitar Audition Requirements (MI)
• Strings (Electric/Double Bass)
• Wind Audition Requirements (MI)
• Brass Audition Requirements (MI)
• Percussion Audition Requirements (MI)
• Keyboard Audition Requirements (MI)
• Song-Comp Audition Requirements (MI)

Audition Tips

It is never too early to start preparing for your audition.  Read carefully the Tips for a Successful Audition.