Music Therapy Audition Requirements

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Undergraduate Music Therapy Audition Requirements

In addition to the School of Music instrumental/vocal audition requirements, all music therapy applicants will also conduct an interview with the music therapy faculty. During the interview, applicants will be asked to sing two songs of contrasting styles to demonstrate vocal proficiency. Applicants will be assessed on pitch accuracy, vocal expression, and interpersonal skills. The music therapy audition takes approximately 15-20 minutes.

Applicants should prepare two songs of contrasting styles they think may have value in a therapeutic setting OR applicants may choose two songs from the list below. Songs for this audition do not need to be memorized and may be sung a cappella or with instrumental accompaniment. If possible, simple self-accompaniment on guitar or piano for either song is encouraged.

My Country Tis of Thee
Happy Birthday
God Bless America
Amazing Grace
You Are My Sunshine

For questions, please contact the Director of Music Therapy department, Dr. Lorna Segall, directly via email.  

How to register for an audition

You must submit an application to the University before registering for an audition. You do not have to be admitted into the University to register for an audition. An audition registration form will become available via your Application Gateway in October. Complete an undergraduate application or a graduate application to the University of Louisville.

If you are a current UofL student looking to change majors into the School of Music, please contact the School of Music admissions office at gomusic@louisville.edu to schedule an audition. 

As an undergraduate applicant, in order to be considered for a music scholarship, students must complete the application and audition process by March 1.

As a graduate applicant, in order to be considered for music scholarships and assistantships, performance/pedagogy applicants must complete the application by February 15 and audition by March 1. For Graduate Music Composition, Music Theory and Music History applicants, the application, portfolio and/or writing sample must be submitted by January 15. 

For more information about scholarships please visit our scholarship page.