Program Requirements

Bachelor of Music: Piano Performance

Prescreening required; video preferred. Hands should be visible in video.

If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. Movements within a single piece may also be divided into separate videos. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Bienen School Supplement for more information. 

Fall 2025 Audition Dates:

Early Decision: November 22 | Regular Decision: February 8, 10-11, 15

For Prescreening:

Repertoire is required and must be memorized. Prescreening should total a minimum of 20 minutes.

  • Sonata-allegro movement from a classical sonata, preferably by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert

  • Romantic work

  • Optional: additional pieces of applicant’s choice

Included with your prescreening submission should be a list of significant repertoire studied.

For Final Audition:

Repertoire is required and must be memorized. Selections do not have to be the same as the prescreening repertoire.

  • A work by J.S. Bach

  • A complete classical sonata, preferably by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert

  • Romantic work

  • Impressionist or contemporary work

A list of significant repertoire studied should be brought to your audition.

Other Degrees

Master of Music: Piano