Select the degree you are interested in to review the audition requirements and additional degree information.
Sheryl Sinkow
Sheryl Sinkow
Pre-Screen Requirements
All Voice applicants are required to submit materials before being invited to audition. These requirements are different from the full audition requirements listed below, though the same repertoire may be used for both if applicants would like to do so.
Pre-screen requirements for all degrees and minors (except B.M. Jazz Studies):
One (1) song in your primary language that reflects your personal artistry and love of singing.
One (1) song in any language other than your primary language contrasting in style, time period, and/or tempo.
Note: Materials must be accompanied by live collaborator (yourself or others) or recorded track and must be sung from memory.
Pre-screen requirements for B.M. Jazz Studies:
One (1) song in your primary language that reflects your personal artistry and love of singing.
One (1) memorized ballad, blues selection, or jazz standard with improvisation (suggested list).
Note: Materials must be accompanied by live collaborator (yourself or others) or recorded track and must be sung from memory.
Filming Guidelines:
Students are encouraged to use standard technology/recording devices that are available to them (smartphones, tablets, etc.)
Your media should start with a slate (introduction). The proper slate is to share your name, the degree for which you are applying, and your song titles.
Please film your media in landscape format, ensuring that at least your upper body is in the frame and that your face is clearly visible.
We do not recommend submitting videos of live productions such as musical theatre shows unless they meet the requirements above and if you are alone on stage.
Two (2) scores of original works (with sound files, if possible).
Audition Requirements:
Three (3) contrasting selections, performed from memory.
Selections should contrast in style, language, time period, and/or tempo.
You are encouraged to share your personal artistry and love of singing, and showcase works that reflect your individual point of view. You are also encouraged to explore repertoire by historically underrepresented composers.
You may consider using some of the same material from your pre-screen.
Interview Requirements:
Speak with a member of our Composition faculty and ask any specific questions you may have about the Composition degree program.
Three (3) contrasting selections, performed from memory.
Selections should contrast in style, language, time period, and/or tempo.
You are encouraged to share your personal artistry and love of singing, and showcase works that reflect your individual point of view. You are also encouraged to explore repertoire by historically underrepresented composers.
You may consider using some of the same material from your pre-screen.
Three (3) contrasting selections, performed from memory.
Selections should contrast in style, language, time period, and/or tempo.
You are encouraged to share your personal artistry and love of singing, and showcase works that reflect your individual point of view. You are also encouraged to explore repertoire by historically underrepresented composers.
You may consider using some of the same material from your pre-screen.
Interview Requirements:
Speak with a member of our Music Education faculty to discuss any teaching experiences you have had, share any future teaching aspirations, and ask any specific questions you may have about the Music Education degree program. Approximately 10 minutes.
Three (3) contrasting selections, performed from memory.
Selections should contrast in style, language, time period, and/or tempo.
You are encouraged to share your personal artistry and love of singing, and showcase works that reflect your individual point of view. You are also encouraged to explore repertoire by historically underrepresented composers.
You may consider using some of the same material from your pre-screen.
Three (3) contrasting selections, performed from memory.
Selections should contrast in style, language, time period, and/or tempo.
You are encouraged to share your personal artistry and love of singing, and showcase works that reflect your individual point of view. You are also encouraged to explore repertoire by historically underrepresented composers.
You may consider using some of the same material from your pre-screen.
Three (3) contrasting selections, performed from memory.
Selections should contrast in style, language, time period, and/or tempo.
You are encouraged to share your personal artistry and love of singing, and showcase works that reflect your individual point of view. You are also encouraged to explore repertoire by historically underrepresented composers.
You may consider using some of the same material from your pre-screen.
Interview Requirements:
Speak with a member of our Music Education faculty to discuss any teaching experiences you have had, share any future teaching aspirations, and ask any specific questions you may have about the Music Education degree program. Approximately 10 minutes.
Three (3) contrasting selections, performed from memory.
Selections should contrast in style, language, time period, and/or tempo.
You are encouraged to share your personal artistry and love of singing, and showcase works that reflect your individual point of view. You are also encouraged to explore repertoire by historically underrepresented composers.
You may consider using some of the same material from your pre-screen.
Interview Requirements:
Meet with members of the SRT faculty, practice critical listening skills, and discuss your background in audio engineering thus far. Approximately 20 minutes.
Three (3) contrasting selections, performed from memory.
Selections should contrast in style, language, time period, and/or tempo.
You are encouraged to share your personal artistry and love of singing, and showcase works that reflect your individual point of view. You are also encouraged to explore repertoire by historically underrepresented composers.
You may consider using some of the same material from your pre-screen.
Interested in Musical Theatre?
Auditions for the B.F.A. Musical Theatre program are coordinated through the Center for Theatre and Dance.
