DATES AND AUDITION OPTIONS
2027 Rochester Audition Dates: To Be Announced
2027 Virtual Audition Option: Applicants who would like to audition virtually should upload their pre-screening requirements within their application. If approved, applicants will perform their final audition over Zoom in February, or by video upload.
Advanced Diploma in String Chamber Music
PRE-SCREENING AND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
The following repertoire is specifically for applicants to the Paul R. Judy Ensemble Incubator Program – Advanced Diploma in String Chamber Music. This program is for pre-formed string quartets only.
Application: Each member of a quartet must complete an application for admission. One member of each quartet will serve as the representative for the group (indicated in the application). The representative member is responsible for uploading pre-screen video requirements, providing recommenders’ contact information, and paying the application fee by December 1st.
Pre-Screening Requirements: The pre-screening video must include the following:
Three individual movements, one each from three contrasting works for string quartet, one by a living composer.
Final Audition Requirements:
Three complete contrasting works for string quartet, one by a living composer.