Violin Audition Requirements

2023-24 Audition Dates: January 19-20th, and February 2-3rd. All applicants who are not available for the above audition dates should contact MusicAdmissions@illinois.edu and salley@illinois.edu to set up an alternative audition date.

Undergraduate requirements (BM, BME)

One etude or caprice
Two contrasting movements from a Bach solo sonata or partita
The first or third movement of a concerto

Performing all requirements from memory is preferred but not required.

Virtual Auditions (via Zoom):

An on-campus audition is strongly encouraged, but in the event that a candidate is unable to travel to campus, the violin faculty will accept a virtual audition. Students are expected to perform live via Zoom. More information about virtual auditions will sent after the application deadline.

Graduate requirements (MM, DMA, AD)

Applicants for the MM degree must play:

First movement of a major concerto – performed by memory
Two movements of a Bach solo sonata or partita – performed by memory
Two additional contrasting works

Applicants for the DMA degree and Artist Diploma program must play the following:

An etude, equivalent to a Rode or Paganini Caprice
A complete Bach solo Sonata or Partita – performed by memory
A complete major concerto – performed by memory
A major work of contrasting style to the above