Music Conservatory Auditions
Auditions are required for entry into all music programs and for academic scholarship consideration. Students who wish to major in music should first apply for admission to the University and then schedule an audition.
The Ensemble Participation Scholarship is available to non-music majors who are interested in performing with a music ensemble.
Schedule an In-Person Audition
If you want to schedule an in-person audition, please contact music@snsxedu.net.
Recorded Auditions
If you are unable to attend an in-person audition at UE, you may also submit a recorded video of your audition.
Music Major Audition Requirements
HarpsichordPerformance: Three compositions, at least two memorized, of contrasting styles by composers such as Bach, Couperin or Scarlatti.
Other music degrees: Two compositions, at least one memorized, of contrasting styles as noted above.
OrganPerformance: Three compositions, at least two memorized, from different stylistic periods (Baroque, Romantic, or Contemporary). Two verses of a hymn as if playing for a church service.
Other music degrees: Two compositions, at least one memorized, of contrasting styles as noted above.
PianoPerformance: Three memorized compositions from different stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary).
Other music degrees: Two compositions, at least one memorized, of contrasting styles as noted above.
Bowed Strings-Violin, Viola, Cello, BassAll music degrees: One solo and one etude (Memorization encouraged but not required.) Major and minor scales (2 or 3 octaves) and arpeggios.
GuitarPerformance: Three memorized compositions from different stylistic periods (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary). Major and minor scales.
Other music degrees: One solo or one etude. Major and minor scales (2 octaves). Students may audition on electric, jazz, or folk guitar. Studies for all guitar majors will be on classical guitar.
HarpPerformance: Three compositions from different stylistic periods (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary). Repertoire can include original works, transcriptions, a standard orchestra cadenza, or a concerto movement.
Other music degrees: Two pieces of music in any style.
PerformanceThree memorized art songs (classical, not musical theater). One selection in a language other than English is required.
Other music degreesTwo memorized art songs (classical, not musical theater). One selection in a language other than English preferred.
BrassAll music degrees: One solo and one etude, major and chromatic scales, and sight reading.
PercussionAll music degrees: Snare solo or etude: concert/orchestral style (e.g. Cirone, Peters, Delecluse) and rudimental style (e.g. Wilcoxin, Pratt, Freytag). Mallet solo or etude: two mallet (e.g. Bach, MacMillan, Green) or four mallet (e.g. Peters, Gomez, Musser). Choice of drum set, timpani, or multiple percussion. Sight reading on snare drum and mallets. Auditionees are expected to provide their own music, sticks, and mallets.
All percussion instruments will be provided.
WoodwindsAll music degrees: Two works (solos or etudes) of contrasting styles to demonstrate technical and musical ability; major and chromatic scales; and sight reading. Memorization of scales is encouraged but not required.
Ensemble Participation Scholarship Audition Requirements
Brass and woodwindOne solo or etude, major and chromatic scales
PercussionSnare drum rudiments (i.e., buzz roll, paradiddle, double paradiddle, 5-stroke roll, etc.), major scales on keyboard/mallet instruments and timpani tuning
StringsOne solo or etude, major and minor scales (2 or 3 octaves).
Brass and woodwindOne solo or etude, major and minor scales (2 or 3 octaves).
Office Phone 812-488-2754
Office Email music@snsxedu.net
Office Location Room 133, Krannert Hall of Art and Music
