Auditions

If you have any questions concerning audition procedures, please contact Penny Hogan at phogan@umhb.edu

Zaida Louther plays the piano in Baugh Performance Hall.

Audition Procedure for New and Transfer Students

All prospective music majors and minors must audition for acceptance to the UMHB Department of Music. Music auditions are held four Saturdays each spring. A pianist will be provided for auditions, although students may bring a pianist if they wish. Recorded accompaniments are not permitted.

It is highly recommended to select an early audition date since possible scholarships are given on a "first come, first serve" basis.

Prospective students who audition for acceptance to the UMHB Department of Music will be considered for scholarships. There is no separate scholarship audition.

Scholarships are available to music majors and music minors. Priority will be given to music majors.

Prospective students should apply to UMHB and complete the admission process before submitting an Audition Request Form. If a student submits an Audition Request Form before applying to UMHB, the student must bring an application for admission and transcripts of all previous academic work to the music audition.

Admission Requirements

The student must have graduated from a regionally accredited or state accredited high school with 24 units which must include:

English (4)
Social Science (3.5)
Science (3)
Foreign Language (2)
Mathematics (3)
Or received the General Education Diploma (GED) with a 50 composite score

Prospective students should consider all potential scheduling conflicts before submitting an Audition Request Form. After the form is received, each student will be contacted with a specific audition time on the date the student has requested.

Audition Dates

Saturday, January 27, 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Saturday, April 20, 2024

Audition Requirements by Performing Medium

Click a medium below to read audition requirements.

Voice Principals

Piano Principals

Wind Instruments

Classical Guitar

Percussion

Etudes should come from the following repertoire:

Snare Drum

Keyboard (two mallet)

Keyboard (four mallet)

Timpani

Audition Request

Scholarships

During the formal audition for acceptance, students will be considered for a music scholarship based upon their musical and academic abilities, without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, age or handicap. Simply complete your application to UMHB and request an audition. Awards up to full tuition available.