Auditions
Auditions
The Steps to Pursuing Your Music Career
All prospective music majors must apply to the University and audition regardless of their choice of degree plan. Service Awards in the School of Music are available to music majors and non-majors.
Step 1
Apply to the University. All students are asked to first submit an application to the Office of Admissions before scheduling an audition.
Step 2
Complete your Audition Form. Please click the link below to begin.
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Audition Requirements
Carefully read the specific audition requirements/instructions for your area!
Ensembles
Auditions for wind players are scheduled Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Auditions include all major scales, the chromatic scale, a prepared solo or etude, and sight-reading. You will be informed of your audition results by letter in the middle to late spring. Drum Line, Color Guard, and Feature Twirler audition requirements will be communicated once you have signed up for your audition. All music majors and minors must contact the professor of the applicable instrument to schedule service award auditions.
Prospective vocal music majors should have two fine art pieces prepared. Non-majors wishing to participate in the program should have one piece prepared. A pianist will be provided.
- Schedule an audition by filling out the form.
- If none of the scheduled dates will accommodate your schedule, you can contact the Choral Activities Office at 601.266.4892 or email the Director of Choral Activities at Gregory.FullerFREEMississippi.
- Music majors must prepare two pieces to sing for the choral/vocal faculty. One of those selections must be of the fine arts/classical style. The other piece may be in the style of your choosing.
- Non-majors wishing to participate in Choral Activities must sing one piece. It is preferred that this piece be of the fine arts/classical style.