Program Requirements

Bachelor of Music: Voice and Opera Performance

Prescreening required; must be video recording with accompaniment. Submitted videos should be a full-length shot of the performer.

The requirement of video prescreening will be adhered to strictly.

Fall 2024 Audition Dates:

Early Decision: November 13 & 20 ||| Regular Decision: February 9-10, 12, 16-17 

Fall 2024 Audition Formats:

All applicants whose program requires an audition are asked to audition on campus. Virtual auditions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should wait to receive their prescreening results before contacting the Office of Music Admission about virtual audition options.

For Prescreening and Final Audition:

Applicants needn’t perform the same repertoire for both rounds of auditions, provided all repertoire meets the requirements below. 

Memorization is required.

Four selections, one in each:

  • Italian
  • French or German
  • English 
  • Language of your choice

Songs may be from the art song repertoire or a combination of art songs and arias from opera/oratorio. No more than two selections may be arias. Music selected should represent a variety of styles. Musical theater repertoire is not acceptable for the prescreening or live audition rounds.