Program Requirements

Doctor of Musical Arts: Wind Performance

Prescreening required for all instruments; must be video recording. Prescreening repertoire should be recorded with accompaniment. 

Note: The Bienen School is not accepting fall 2024 DMA saxophone applications. 

Fall 2024 Audition Dates:

Dates will be coordinated with applicants after prescreening results are sent. 

For Prescreening:

The applicant must submit their prescreening online via their application, and it must contain 45 to 60 minutes of music representing different styles and historical periods. Repertoire can be divided out into separate videos if desired. If reviewed favorably, the applicant will be invited to a final audition round.

For Final Audition:

If invited to the final audition round, the applicant will perform for and interview with a music faculty jury. Candidates are expected to prepare 60 minutes of music appropriate for the doctoral level.  Selections should represent various styles and historical periods from the standard repertoire. The audition will last approximately 30 minutes. The applicant may perform selections used in the prescreening round, but may also present different repertoire. Candidates will be required to submit their audition repertoire in advance. Auditions will be accompanied.