​Auditions

AUDITION DATES: November 19, 2011,  February 18, 2012,  March 31, 2012  Optional cassette or CD audition for out of state applicants. Auditions are required for all incoming music majors and minors prior to admission to the Department of Music.  If you have a conflict with the audition dates above please contact our office at 715-346-3841 or e-mail Monica Anderson. Please see the Audition Information form for details. Our Counselor Guide offers additional information about the UWSP Department of Music. 

 

The following items are required to secure your audition date:

Applicants are encouraged to audition early as studio availability may become limited. Forms must be completed and returned AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR to your audition date.

 

Return forms to: Department of Music Recruitment/Scholarship Coordinator, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481

 

Your audition will make you eligible for scholarship consideration. Department of Music scholarships are usually restricted to music majors; however, occasionally exceptions are made.

 

Auditioning students should be prepared to demonstrate the technical skills applicable to their area of performance. Please see the Audition Preparation listing for details.

 

The Piano Area requests a current recommendation letter from the Piano Applicants' Private Piano Teacher as part of their application materials.

 

Accompaniment is optional for instrumentalists, but required for vocalists. Vocalists are encouraged to bring their own accompanist. Call our office at 715-346-3841 or e-mail Monica Anderson, if you need assistance.

 

Piano training is required of all music majors. After your audition you will meet with the piano faculty to determine placement-with the exception of those auditioning on piano. Those without a piano background will be placed in beginning class piano. For those with piano ability, please be prepared to 1) perform a short prepared piece, 2) sight-read and 3) play major scales. To prepare for piano placement, please review the Group Piano placement page.

 

Applicants will be notified of their music admission status and of any scholarship offer made by the department shortly after the audition.

 

Warm-up rooms are available throughout the audition day.

 

A committee of music faculty will hear your audition.