Jazz Composition

DATES AND INTERVIEW OPTIONS 2026 Rochester Interview Dates: Fridays, January 30th, February 6th, 20th, and 27th. 2026 Remote Interview Option: A virtual finalist interview will be scheduled with our Jazz Composition faculty member over Zoom in February 2026. PRE-SCREENING AND INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTSUndergraduate and Master’s Applicants Pre-screening: In addition to their instrumental pre-screening and audition requirements…

Emlyn Johnson, DMA, 2015

Emlyn Johnson, DMA, 2015 Emlyn Johnson is a flutist and project leader dedicated to bringing music to the ears of new audiences. Johnson is the co-director of Music in the American Wild, an initiative that celebrates American people, places, and stories through the commission and performance of new music. Since 2016 she has commissioned more than…

Jazz Trombone

DATES AND AUDITION OPTIONS 2026 Rochester Audition Dates: Fridays January 30th, February 13th, and 27th. 2026 Remote Audition Option: Applicants who would like to audition virtually should upload their audition requirements within their application by February 1st. Those auditioning virtually should record each selection in a separate file with a total combined length of not…

Jazz Trumpet

DATES AND AUDITION OPTIONS 2026 Rochester Audition Dates: Fridays, January 30th, February 6th, 13th, and 20th.  2026 Remote Audition Option: Applicants who would like to audition virtually should upload their audition requirements within their application by February 1st. Those auditioning virtually should record each selection in a separate file with a total combined length of…

Jazz Saxophone

DATES AND AUDITION OPTIONS 2026 Rochester Audition Dates: Fridays, February 6th, 20th, and 27th. 2026 Remote Audition Option: Applicants who would like to audition virtually should upload their audition requirements within their application by February 1st. Those auditioning virtually should record each selection in a separate file with a total combined length of not more…

Jazz Piano

DATES AND AUDITION OPTIONS 2026 Rochester Audition Dates: Fridays, January 30th, February 13th, and February 20th. 2026 Remote Audition Option: Applicants who would like to audition virtually should upload their audition requirements within their application by February 1st. Those auditioning virtually should record each selection in a separate file with a total combined length of…

Jazz Guitar

DATES AND AUDITION OPTIONS 2026 Rochester Audition Dates: Fridays, January 30th, February 6th, 13th, and 20th. 2026 Remote Audition Option: Applicants who would like to audition virtually should upload their audition requirements within their application by February 1st. Those auditioning virtually should record each selection in a separate file with a total combined length of…

Opera Stage Directing

AUDITION DATE 2026 Rochester Audition Date: TBD   PRE-SCREENING AND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Graduate Pre-screening: MM applicants in Opera Stage Directing must upload supporting materials with their application to demonstrate their experience in opera directing. Ideally, this would include a video recording of performances or rehearsals. If available, please include artwork and theatrical designs from any projects.…

Musicology

PRE-SCREENING AND INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS Graduate MA Pre-screening Requirement: Applicants must submit research papers and all other required application materials by December 1st. MA interviews: Following submission and review of required papers and materials, a limited number of applicants will be invited to interview via Zoom in January 2026.   Please note: There are no PhD…

Percussion

DATES AND AUDITION OPTIONS 2026 Rochester On-Campus Audition Dates: Undergraduates: Fridays, February 6th and 20th. Graduates: Friday, February 13th. 2026 Remote Audition Option: Finalists will be invited to upload their final audition requirements within their application by February 1st and will also be scheduled for a virtual non-performance meeting with the Professor of Percussion over…