{"id":69,"date":"2021-09-24T17:24:38","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T17:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/music\/apply-audition\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T15:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:16:07","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying to Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"content-block content-block--has-menu wp-block-butler-content-block\">\n\t<div class=\"content-block-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-block-layout\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-menu-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"content-block-menu-nav\" aria-label=\"Site menu\" id=\"page-nav\"><div class=\"content-block-menu-wrapper\"><header class=\"content-block-menu-header\"><span class=\"content-block-menu-header-label\">School of Music Menu<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-mobile-toggle\" title=\"Toggle menu\" aria-label=\"Toggle menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/button><\/header><ul class=\"content-block-menu-list\"><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/about\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">About <\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/apply\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Applying to Music<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/majors-minors\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Majors &amp; Minors<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/faculty-staff\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/butler.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_2nKcPhRqCUuhWn4\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Hire a Musician<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/music\/events-performances\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Events &amp; Performances<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/current-students\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Current Students<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/music\/graduate-studies\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Graduate Studies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-hidden-overflow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/bassoon-reed-company\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Bassoon Reed Company<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-desktop-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-content-block-toggle-more-label=\"More links\" data-content-block-toggle-less-label=\"Hide links\">More links<\/button><\/nav>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-content-container is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-applying-to-music\">Applying to Music<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to experience Music &amp; More? Take a look at the application and audition information in the tabs below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2c90304e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text-link-blue-medium\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-container wp-block-butler-accordion-container\" data-allow-multiple=\"false\" style=\"--butler-accordion-title-bg-hover: ;\">\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tApplication Process\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following steps must be completed in order to successfully apply to the School of Music at Butler University. Students are encouraged to submit applications and accompanying materials by the November 1 Early Action Deadline for prime scholarship consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Complete the Common Application indicating a Music major. <\/strong>NOTE: Students considering a Music Major or a Double Major with Music and another area should choose \u201cMusic\u201d as their first major on the Common Application in order to receive the proper supplemental application materials and to be considered for music scholarship. The application will also require the submission of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High School Transcripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Transfer students only:<\/em>&nbsp;College Transcripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing Sample<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: ACT\/SAT Scores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Complete the Checklist items as required by the School of Music<\/strong>&nbsp;which also includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>JCA Music Supplement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music Letter of Recommendation from private instructor and\/or ensemble director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Piano students:<\/em>&nbsp;a letter of recommendation from your private piano instructor is required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Voice students: <\/em>you must pass a pre-screening before being invited for a live audition, see pre-screening requirements in the &#8220;Audition Requirements&#8221; tab. Note a pre-screening is&nbsp;not required for vocal Jazz applicants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Select an Audition Date. <\/strong><em>Voice applicants:<\/em> you will not be able to select an audition date until you submit and pass the pre-screening (see &#8220;Audition Requirements&#8221;). Please note the pre-screening is due at the time of your application submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-application-deadlines\">Important Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>November 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Early Action (students are encouraged to apply by the Early Action deadline for full academic scholarship consideration and honors program eligibility)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;Regular Decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-started\">Get Started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/apply\/\">Begin your application<\/a> by visiting the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/\">Office of Admission website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tAudition Day Dates &amp; Details\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All auditions completed by the last posted audition date are considered for a Jordan College of the Arts Talent Award (music scholarship).\u00a0 For best scholarship consideration, performing an on-campus audition is recommended. Although we prefer to conduct auditions in person, we recognize that this may not be feasible for everyone. To request a virtual audition option, please contact <a href=\"mailto:jcaadmissions@butler.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JCAadmissions@butler.edu<\/a>. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Audition Dates for Fall 2027 Entry:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, January 22, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday, February 5, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday, February 12, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday, February 15, 2027 (President\u2019s Day)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday, February 19, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Which audition date should I choose? <\/strong>Choose the date that works best for you! We offer several audition dates so that we can accommodate students&#8217; varying schedules. Note that there are times when there are only very few students auditioning in any given area. The number of auditioning students does not reflect the size of our programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How do I schedule an audition?<\/strong> To schedule an audition, you must first complete your academic application and JCA Music Checklist items. See the School of Music Application Process above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When will I get my audition time? <\/strong>You will receive an audition day itinerary, including your audition time, a few days before your scheduled audition date. In the meantime, you should plan to arrive on campus around 8:30 AM on your scheduled audition date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What if I have another audition scheduled for the same day? <\/strong>We discourage students from double-booking auditions for the same date. If you have extenuating travel circumstances, please contact the JCA Admission office at <a href=\"mailto:jcaadmissions@butler.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JCAadmissions@butler.edu<\/a> or 317-940-9656.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What should I prepare for my audition?<\/strong> Please see Audition Requirements by degree tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do I have to take a Music Theory Exam?<\/strong> A music theory placement exam is required; however, you will not complete this during your audition day. Instead, you will receive a link to our online music theory placement exam after you receive your audition results (~3 weeks after you audition).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can I audition virtually?<\/strong> Virtual auditions are available for students who are unable to attend an in-person audition due to adverse weather, travel expenses, etc. Virtual auditions can be requested at <a href=\"mailto:jcaadmissions@butler.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JCAadmissions@butler.edu<\/a> and will take place via Zoom in most cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tGeneral Audition Requirements\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your audition requirements will be determined by the degree to which you have applied (View the degrees we offer on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/jordan-arts\/undergraduate-programs\/music\/majors-minors\/\">Music Majors and Minors webpage<\/a>). Specific audition requirements by instrument area are listed below the Financial Aid section. Be sure to check them before your audition! On your audition day, you can expect the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instrument\/Voice audition: classical repertoire for all majors except for Jazz Studies. Jazz emphasis applicants will complete both a classical and Jazz audition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A keyboard placement assessment (this is only for placement and not part of your admission decision).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A musicianship placement exercise (only for placement and not part of your admission decision)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional audition day meetings based on your degree:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For BM in Composition AND Composition emphasis applicants<\/strong>: a 20-minute interview with our Music Composition faculty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For BM in Jazz Studies AND Jazz emphasis applicants<\/strong>: a Jazz audition. Requirements are listed below by instrument area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For BM in Music Education AND BM in Performance and Music Education applicants:<\/strong> a 15-minute interview with our one of our Music Education faculty members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Arts Administration-Music applicants<\/strong><em>:<\/em> a 15-minute interview with our one of our Arts Administration faculty members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tScholarships &amp; Financial Aid\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financial assistance may come from several different sources. Merit scholarships and Jordan College of the Arts Awards are offered to students who demonstrate a strong record of academic excellence in high school or display promise in the performing arts. Please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/admission-aid\/financial-aid-scholarships\/\">Office of Financial Aid<\/a>&nbsp;website to learn more about financial aid options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Music majors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jordan College of the Arts (JCA) Awards in music are merit-based awards available for music majors only. Students will be considered for a JCA Award in music during their audition for admission into the School of Music. Auditions must be completed by February 24 for JCA Award consideration. Notification of any award available to the student will be communicated in mid-March.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions or additional information, contact&nbsp;Amy Barnes,&nbsp;Associate Director of Recruitment,&nbsp;Jordan College of the Arts&nbsp;at 317-940-9656 or <a href=\"mailto:atbarnes@butler.edu\">atbarnes@butler.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tBrass and Woodwind Audition Requirements &#8211; listed by degree\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-all-degrees-except-for-bm-in-jazz-studies\"><strong>All degrees except for BM in Jazz Studies<\/strong>:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One movement or etude at a faster tempo, displaying rhythmic and technical skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One movement or etude at a slower tempo, displaying lyrical playing (may be movements or large sections from the same work)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All major scales and a full-range chromatic scale, tongued and slurred (prepare all; committee will ask for specific scales)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sight-reading will be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bm-in-jazz-studies-and-jazz-studies-emphasis\">BM in Jazz Studies and Jazz Studies Emphasis:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jazz auditions will be accompanied by one of the Jamey Aebersold play-a-long tracks or a live rhythm section when available. For virtual auditions, students will be asked to provide their own backing track using Ireal Pro, Band in a Box, or Jamey Aebersold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Memorization of melodies and chord changes is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium tempo blues selected from the following list:&nbsp;<em>Sandu,&nbsp;Billie\u2019s Bounce, Now\u2019s the Time, Tenor Madness, Blue Monk<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jazz standard selected from the following list:&nbsp;<em>Oleo, Moose the Mooche, Donna Lee, There Will Never Be Another You, Recorda-me,&nbsp; Afternoon&nbsp;in Paris, Take the A Train, Ladybird<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ballad selected from the following list:&nbsp;<em>Body and Soul, Misty,&nbsp;What\u2019s New?, In A Sentimental Mood<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sight Reading (in person) or prepared written piece of your choice (virtual)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major, Mixolydian and Dorian Scales in all 12 keys (two octaves or full range preferred)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tPercussion Audition Requirements &#8211; listed by degree\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-all-degrees-except-for-bm-in-jazz-studies-0\">All degrees except for BM in Jazz Studies<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Snare Drum solo or etude of student\u2019s choice (example: Cirone, Delecluse, Peters, Pratt, Wilcoxon or equivalent). Performing both concert and rudimental snare solo is encouraged but not required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marimba (and\/or Vibraphone or Xylophone) solo of student\u2019s choice (example: Abe, Bach, Green, Musser, Rosauro, Sammut, Stout or equivalent) . Performing both 2-mallet and 4-mallet solo is encouraged but not required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timpani solo or etude of student\u2019s choice for 3-4 timpani preferred (example: Delecluse, Goodman, Peters, Vic Firth or equivalent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Drum Set solo or demonstration of various styles including Rock\/Funk, Jazz, Jazz Waltz, Latin (Afro-Cuban, Bossa Nova, Mambo, Samba, Songo)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bm-in-jazz-studies-and-jazz-studies-emphasis-0\">BM in Jazz Studies and Jazz Studies Emphasis:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jazz auditions will be accompanied by one of the Jamey Aebersold play-a-long tracks or a live rhythm section when available. For virtual auditions, students will be asked to provide their own backing track using Ireal Pro, Band in a Box, or Jamey Aebersold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Snare Drum\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One solo or etude from Delecluse, Albright, Cirone, Peters, Goldenberg, or equivalent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drum Set\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Memorization of melodies and chord changes is encouraged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One prepared piece: big band chart, transcription, or published solo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstration of time and soloing in the following styles: medium swing, up-tempo swing, rock, bossa nova, and samba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play-along tracks are preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Vibraphone\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One jazz standard, transcription, or solo work (2 or 4 mallets)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tPiano Audition Requirements &#8211; listed by degree\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bm-in-performance-bm-in-music-education-and-bm-in-performance-amp-music-education-5-yr-degree\">BM in Performance, BM in Music Education and BM in Performance &amp; Music Education (5 yr degree)<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students will be asked to perform <strong>three solos<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>from three different historical style periods<\/strong>&nbsp;(Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, or 20th\/21st Century\u201d. At least one piece must be memorized. Auditions will also include sight-reading. For maximum scholarship consideration, in-person auditions are encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ba-in-music-bachelor-of-musical-arts-bma-bm-in-composition-and-nbsp-bs-in-arts-administration-music\">BA in Music, Bachelor of Musical Arts (BMA), BM in Composition, and&nbsp;BS in Arts Administration \u2013 Music<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students will perform <strong>two solos from two different historical style periods<\/strong>&nbsp;(Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, or 20th\/21st Century). Memorization is encouraged. Auditions will also include sight-reading. For maximum scholarship consideration, in-person auditions are encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bm-in-jazz-studies-and-jazz-studies-emphasis-1\">BM in Jazz Studies and Jazz Studies Emphasis<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jazz auditions will be accompanied by one of the Jamey Aebersold play-a-long tracks or a live rhythm section when available. 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Please state your name and the title of the piece at the start of the video. Submit your video as a link on the JCA Music Supplement. The pre-screening video is due when you submit your application. If invited to audition, you will be expected to perform:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two classical art songs and\/or arias. Selections should be of contrasting style and most representative of your ability and training. Memorization is required. NOTE: You may bring one musical theatre piece <em>in addition to<\/em>&nbsp;the two classical art songs\/arias. Questions about repertoire? 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