New York Association of College MUSIC PROGRAMS (NYACMP)

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The Three Parts of an Audition

In addition to the admission requirements for all prospective college students (high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, etc.) almost all college music major programs require an audition which typically consists of three parts:

  • the Performed Audition on the major instrument (or voice)
  • a Theory Test
  • a Sight Singing Test.

It is important for prospective music majors to prepare for all three parts of the audition process. This pamphlet has been prepared in order to assist prospective students in their college audition preparations.