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African drumming performance
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Theater performance

Admissions Audition Requirements

All candidates must pass an entrance audition and take an advisory exam to assess background and determine potential. Candidates are expected to have facility on their instrument and to have some preparation in fundamental concepts of music theory. All applicants must also follow UMass Dartmouth admissions procedures detailed in the University Catalogue.

Audition Dates

Friday, March 28, 2008 1:00pm-5:00pm
CVPA Discovery Day
Music Auditions from 3:00pm-4:00pm
Call (508) 999-8568 to schedule an audition.
Call (508) 999-8605 to register for Discovery Day.

Music Department Audition Requirements:

All applicants must audition in person in their applied area (instrument or voice: jazz or classical) and also take a music theory placement exam. For the audition, please be prepared to perform two contrasting pieces that demonstrate the range of your background, training, and preparation. In addition, students may also be asked by the auditioning faculty member to perform scales, arpeggios, or other exercises that demonstrate technical ability. The entire process with the audition, an overview of the music department, and the theory placement exam, usually takes no more than two hours to complete.

You MUST schedule an appointment for an audition. To schedule an appointment for an audition contact the Music Department at (508) 999-8568. In addition, other audition times can be accommodated on an individual basis when classes are in session. For applicants outside of the New England region, please contact the department for requirements of a video/CD audition.