Audition Requirements: Voice
SPRING 2023 VOICE AUDITION DATES (Click here for more information)
- Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 10:00 am
- Monday, February 6, 2023 - 10:00 am
- Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 10:00 am
UNDERGRADUATE
1. All prospective voice majors are required to sing two pieces of contrasting styles. Voice minors are required to sing one piece.
- Performance & Music Education majors are required to sing from memory. One piece must be in a foreign language.
- Music Industry majors: One piece must be performed from memory. (Memorization of both pieces is encouraged.) A piece in a foreign language is recommended but not required.
- Music that would be sung at solo/ensemble contests (i.e. art songs, arias) is preferred. Parts from choral pieces, rock, pop, country songs, etc. are not suitable.
- An accompanist will be provided, although singers are welcome to bring their own accompanist. If an EKU accompanist is used, singers must provide a copy of the music for the audition. Rehearsal time will not be available. Please contact Dr. Waters if you plan to bring your own accompanist. Recorded accompaniments are not allowed.
2. Sight-reading exercises
3. Tonal memory exercises
GRADUATE
Prospective graduate students in vocal performance majors are required to sing four pieces of contrasting styles and time periods:
- Students must sing one piece in each of the following languages: English, Italian, German, and French.
- Memorization is required.
- Music should be at a level of difficulty and execution as would be expected of an undergraduate senior recital.
- An accompanist will be provided, although singers are welcome to bring their own accompanist. If an EKU accompanist is used, singers must provide a copy of the music for the audition. Rehearsal time will not be available. Please contact Dr. Waters if you plan to bring your own accompanist. Recorded accompaniments are not allowed.
MUSIC THEORY
The EKU School of Music does not have a music theory placement exam. All incoming majors and minors will enroll in Beginning Theory I (MUS 181). Although this course includes a review of the fundamentals of music, it is highly recommended that incoming students make every effort to familiarize themselves with the basic materials of music before beginning their university studies, including the following topics: reading music in both treble and bass clef, counting simple rhythmic patterns in common meters, major and minor scales, key signatures, major and minor triads, and intervals.
A study guide has been created to assist prospective music majors in their preparation for college-level study.