Those students intending to major in composition, theory, or jazz studies must submit samples of their work in lieu of an audition.
Audition Requirements
Auditions occur in the studios and performing spaces of the Moody Music Building.
The audition must include three works of contrasting style that exhibit musical and technical difficulty appropriate to college music study. For singers, the audition program should demonstrate the potential understanding of the classical vocal style (i.e., classical art songs sung in English and/or foreign languages).
Auditions in more than one area are discouraged.
Students should plan to spend at least a half-day on campus for an audition. On audition day, students will have the opportunity to meet with various members of the faculty and staff and to tour the facilties. Parents will have the opportunity to meet with members of the faculty and administration.
Students who cannot audition in person because of distance from campus may audition by tape. Taped auditions must follow the same format as live auditions and must be recorded on a compact disc, a high-quality audio cassette, or VHS format video tape. Tapes must be accompanied by a completed audition application with "Taped Audition" written at the bottom.
Scheduling an Audition
Audition dates for fall 2008 admission are:
To audition, students submit an audition request by regular mail or online. Forms must be received two weeks before the audition date to guarantee a place.
To inquire about late admission, contact the Director of the School of Music.
Scholarships
Students who audition for admission will be considered automatically for all available music scholarships. However, admission to the University of Alabama must be granted before a scholarship can be awarded. The School of Music has its own scholarship fund, distributed as follows:
More Information
Further information about the School of Music can be found in The University of Alabama Undergraduate Catalog, by calling the School of Music, or by exploring this web site.