Voice Audition Requirements
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Undergraduate voice audition requirements
For your audition, please prepare two contrasting pieces of music. Usually this means one is in a moderate or slow tempo, which shows your ability to sustain good vocal tone, and one is in a livelier mood, which demonstrates articulation and vocal flexibility.
Songs can be in English or foreign language texts and should be in classical style. All audition selections must be performed from memory, without sheet music. We will provide a pianist for the audition.
You should get advice on appropriate selections and, if possible, vocal training from a competent and knowledgeable voice teacher in preparation for the audition.
The audition panel will also conduct a short interview and assess your musicianship with sight-singing and tonal recall exercises.
Emily Albrink: 502-852-5492, Email
Katherine Donner: 502-852-5493, Email
Chad Sloan (area chair): 502-852-5249, Email
Graduate voice audition requirements
All audition selections must be performed from memory without sheet music. We will provide a pianist for your audition.
Applicants should present:
- 3 art songs (one German Lied, one French mélodie, one American or English art song)
- One aria from an opera or oratorio
Note: One of the 4 selections presented must be from the 20th century or later.
Applicants can use pieces presented on a recital that was recorded within the last year. The pieces should be extracted from the complete recital to only present the pieces requested for the audition.
Applicants must also email the School of Music admissions office or upload to the graduate application a repertoire list. If possible, also email or upload any recital programs presented as an undergraduate.
Emily Albrink: 502-852-5492, Email
Katherine Donner: 502-852-5493, Email
Chad Sloan (area chair): 502-852-5249, 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.