Audition Requirements for Composition (Technology)

• A minimum of three recorded/produced works — various styles recommended
• An interview with 2–3 members of the Composition and Music Technology faculty and staff

Guidelines for Submitted Works

• At least one of these works must be notated as a PDF score.
• Do not submit more than five compositions.
• The submitted works should demonstrate a range of musical styles.
• All scores should be sent as PDF files.
• Audio files should be sent in either WAV or MP3 format.
• Links to YouTube or SoundCloud tracks/videos, etc., may be submitted provided they can be played without a password, login, or an additional app or download.

Procedures for Interviews

• Live interviews are preferred, but remote interviews are possible if travel to campus is not possible.
  • Interviews will be scheduled during the annual Department of Music Audition Day listed on the Apply and Audition page (under dropdowns #2 & 3).
  • Live or remote interviews may be scheduled for alternate times if necessary. If an alternate time is necessary, please reach out to Composition (Technology) Professor Lee Johnson to schedule a date and time.
  • Please designate your interview preference when completing your Acceptd application.
• Applicants should be prepared to discuss their musical background as well as information about their submitted work, including compositional processes, technology used, etc.

For priority consideration, applications should be fully submitted and interviews completed on or before the Department of Music Audition date listed on the Apply and Audition page.

Use this link to complete and submit your Acceptd audition application

Contact

For more information contact:
Lee Johnson, Professor of Composition (Technology)