Horn Audition Requirements
Undergraduate requirements (BM, BME)
Applicants may feel free to choose music for the horn that best represents them artistically. This could include, but is not limited to such things as their own original arrangements, their own original compositions, their own improvisations, works by underrepresented composers; and selections in the Western Art Music tradition such as horn solos, etudes, and orchestral/band excerpts. It is recommended to perform 2-4 contrasting selections demonstrating different aspects of an applicant’s artistry.
Optional: applicants are encouraged to share any other creative work they have done and other information about themselves that they feel would more broadly represent them as a person and as an artist
Undergraduate applicants who would like to submit a recorded audition should follow the steps outlined here. All students who submit a recorded audition will have a virtual interview with the faculty. Applicants can select their date preference on their supplemental music form.
Graduate requirements (MM, DMA)
Applicants may feel free to choose music for the horn that best represents them artistically. This could include, but is not limited to such things as their own original arrangements, their own original compositions, their own improvisations, works by underrepresented composers; and selections in the Western Art Music tradition such as horn solos, etudes, and orchestral/band excerpts. It is recommended to perform 2-4 contrasting selections demonstrating different aspects of an applicant’s artistry.
Optional: applicants are encouraged to share any other creative work they have done and other information about themselves that they feel would more broadly represent them as a person and as an artist
Graduate applicants who would like to submit a recorded audition should upload the audition directly to their Graduate College application. Graduate applicants who submit a recorded audition will also register for a virtual interview with the faculty. Applicants can register for their interview after submitting the Graduate College application.