How should I prepare for a college music audition?

Tips for a Successful Music Audition

1. Get an early start. Study each school’s audition requirements carefully.
2. Come prepared. Perform all of your audition pieces as many times as you can before your audition.
3. Set yourself up for success on audition day.
4. Expect the unexpected.
5. Don’t worry if you’re not perfect.

What do colleges look for in music auditions?

Though many programs have very specific requirements for their auditions, at the end of the day, those auditioning you want to see what you do best. They want your heart and passion to shine through in your performance, so pick pieces that really showcase your style and personality within the school’s parameters.

Do college auditions have to be perfect?

No more than three takes per requirement! There’s a common misconception that you can just keep recording until you get it perfect. If you were already “perfect,” then what would you spend four years in a BFA program working on? The college audition faculty is looking for potential, not perfection.

How many colleges should I apply to as a music major?

For many music students, submitting between five and ten applications is a good number, even if the schools on your list can’t be easily categorized as “reaches,” “matches,” or “safeties.” Applying to a much larger number of schools may seem like a tempting strategy to hedge your bets, but it can backfire if it leads …

How do you get admitted to a college music program?

Admissions

1. Step 1: Film Your Audition Video. Video auditions must meet our Audition Requirements.
2. Step 2: Complete an Online Appplication for Admission.
3. Step 2: Complete an Online Appplication for Admission.
4. Step 3: Pay your $100 application fee.
5. Step 4: Email all required documents to [email protected].

Can you swear in college auditions?

In most college auditions, you only have five to 10 minutes in the room to allow the faculty to get to know your work, who you are, and what makes you a unique fit for their program. So you want your natural personality to stand out, not your ability to swear or shock them with the content of your material.

How prestigious is NYU Steinhardt?

Ascending from the #20 ranking in 2015, NYU Steinhardt has held a spot among the top ten schools of education in the United States for the last four years – also currently the highest ranked school of education in New York.

What GPA do you need for NYU Steinhardt?

What is the minimum GPA? While we do not have a minimum GPA requirement, our average is a 3.5 GPA.