Violin – Concertmaster Studies

DATES AND AUDITION OPTIONS 2025 Rochester Audition Dates: TBD 2025 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 2025. Advanced Diploma in Concertmaster StudiesPRE-SCREENING AND AUDITION REQUIREMENTSThe following repertoire is specifically for violin…

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…

Theory

PRESCREENING AND INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate Theory Pre-Screening: Theory applicants must submit a written paper with their application by the December 1st deadline.  This paper is reviewed for the purpose of evaluating the applicant’s writing and research skills; a musical subject is preferred, but not strictly required. Save this research paper and upload it within the application…

Voice

AUDITION DATES 2026 Rochester Audition Dates: Fridays January 30, February 6, 13, 20 PRE-SCREENING AND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate Voice Pre-screening video requirement: By the application deadline, all applicants in voice (regardless of major) must upload a video pre-screen video recording. Your selections should be recorded with accompaniment. Acceptable accompaniment options include: in-person accompanist (preferred), a high-quality…