School of Music Audition Information
Planning to become a music major or minor at CMU?
In order to study at the School of Music, all incoming students (freshmen, transfer, and graduate) must complete a successful audition on their primary instrument or voice. We look forward to meeting you soon and introducing you to our supportive music community! Students have the option of auditioning in person or online for the School of Music.
If you have already registered for an audition but would like to make a change to your registration, email our office or call 989-774-3281. Do not complete the online registration form a second time.
Music Award Consideration
All auditionees will be considered for a Music Award, no matter how they choose to audition (online or in-person). However, we strongly encourage applicants to audition early if they wish to secure School of Music acceptance and receive early notification of their Music Award status. Additional information about Music Scholarships can be found here.
Visit our School of Music Audition Experience Hub to find:
- A link to the specific audition requirements for your instrument/voice
- Video tutorials on how to make and submit your School of Music audition video
- Video tutorial on how to prepare for the virtual interview process and what to expect at your interview
- Information about the special “We Do Music” Zoom sessions and on-demand content being offered on your virtual audition day
Online auditions will require the submission of a pre-recorded video performance of the School of Music Audition Requirements for your voice or instrument (see Audition Requirements towards the bottom of this page) and the scheduling of a Zoom interview with the professor of your instrument/voice.
Instrumentalists
Video submissions must be received by the School of Music no later than one week prior to your scheduled Online Interview Date.
Vocalists
Video submissions must be received by the School of Music no later than two weeks prior to your scheduled Online Interview Date.
2023 Virtual Interview Dates
- February 18, 2023 (Saturday, scheduled between 1 PM and 5 PM)
- March 17, 2023 (Friday, scheduled between 1 PM and 5 PM)
- Discussion of your video submission
- Sight-reading via screen share from the Professor’s computer
- Performance of the scales or technical studies required for admission to the School of Music
- The opportunity for you to ask questions and get to know us!
- On-Campus Auditions (see dates below)
On-Campus Auditions
- January 27, 2023 (Friday)
- February 17, 2023 (Friday)
- February 18, 2023 (Saturday)
- March 17, 2023 (Friday)
What should you expect during an on-campus Audition Day?
Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students will audition only for the professor of their instrument, without an accompanist, in the faculty member’s office or a classroom.