Submitting Your Audition
Options for auditioning in person or by mail are outlined below. Auditions may be completed before or after you submit your application but should meet all University deadlines. Please note that students applying to the Bandier Program for Music and the Entertainment Industries are not required to audition but must fill SU's general requirements.
IN PERSON
It is to your advantage to audition in person. Students are responsible for scheduling an in-person audition. You may register online for in-person music auditions beginning October 1, 2009 at noon Eastern time. We highly recommend that you audition on one of our scheduled audition days on campus or in New York City. For information about these opportunities, visit Meet Us. Please remember to bring the required written material as described in our section on Audition Requirements.
Instrumentalists audition without accompaniment. An accompanist will be provided only for voice auditions; please bring a legal copy of your sheet music in the key in which you will sing. Taped accompaniment is not acceptable.
Please note that sight-reading will be included in the in-person audition.
BY MAIL
If auditioning by mail, you must submit a hi-fi VHS videocassette or DVD recording of your audition. CD recordings are not acceptable. All recordings are expected to meet the same standards for quality and repertoire required in an in-person audition. Whenever possible, it is best to audition in person as only those students will be considered for Setnor School of Music scholarship awards. Please also note the following requirements:
- The recording must be on a high quality videocassette on the standard VHS format or a high quality DVD.
- The recording must be clearly labeled on the outside with your name (including middle name), e-mail address, primary instrument, and intended major.
- The recording must be free of background noise with appropriate balance between solos and accompaniment.
- Digital or artificial accompaniment is not acceptable.
- Each recording must begin with a statement giving your full name (including middle name), phone number, date of recording, first-year or transfer status, desired major, instrument, and titles and composers of works presented.
- Limit recordings to a maximum of 20 minutes.
- Along with your recording, submit all required written materials (including resume) as described in our section on Audition Requirements. Transfer students must attach copies of their transcripts. Recordings will not be auditioned unless all required information is included and the requested paperwork is attached.
- Do not send your audition materials with your application. Send your audition materials to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, College of Visual and Performing Arts, 202 Crouse College, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY 13244-1010. If you wish your recording returned, you must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.