Auditions

Procedures

A formal audition is required for acceptance into the Music Major Program. There is no audition requirement for acceptance into the Music Minor. Completed audition forms must be received by the Music Department two weeks prior to the audition date. To obtain forms or additional information on Music Major Auditions, contact Dr. Carol Nicholeris, audition coordinator, (508) 531-2040.

Sophomore, junior and senior music majors (already accepted by audition) are eligible to compete for the LaFrance Scholarship at the Scholarship Competition listed below. Freshman, Sophomore Junior and Senior music majors (already accepted by audition) may compete for the Friends of Music Scholarships at the same Scholarship Competition  Applications for the LaFrance Scholarship can be found at this link and in the music department. Applications for the Friends of Music Scholarships can be found in the music department.  For additional information on Scholarship Auditions, contact Dr. Deborah Nemko, Scholarship Coordinator, (508) 531-2042.

Audition Dates for the 2009-2010 Academic Year

Music Major Auditions:
Sunday, October 25, 2009,  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 27, 20101, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Scholarship Auditions
Friday, February 5, 2010,  3:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Auditioners should arrive fifteen minutes prior to appointed audition times.

• Instrumentalists must proficiently execute:
  • Major scales, (ascending and descending, up to four sharps and flats) and chromatic scale (two octaves, ascending and descending) and/or technical studies, as appropriate for instrument.
  • Sight-reading
  • A 3 to 5 minute prepared solo, with or without accompaniment
  • A selection in a contrasting style
• Singers must proficiently execute:
  • An unaccompanied major scale on a neutral syllable
  • Sight-reading
  • An art-song or aria
  • A selection in a contrasting style

Auditioners will provide their own accompanists. Auditioners will also take a placement test in music theory, immediately following the audition. Within ten days of the audition, candidates will be notified of their status. They will be:

1. Accepted into the program
2. Conditionally accepted:
   • The student may re-audition on another scheduled audition or jury day
   • The student must pass the audition within one year, or not be accepted as a music major
3. Not accepted. A student who auditions and is not accepted as a music major:
   • May audition only once more
   • May select music as a minor

If there are any questions concerning the suitability of audition material, please contact the audition coordinator, Dr. Carol Nicholeris at 508-531-2040 or email: cnicholeris@bridgew.edu

Last Modified: October 28, 2009