Longy seeks to identify, support and develop musicians who will be among their generation’s groundbreaking artists—the next innovators, mold-breakers, trend-disruptors, and risk-takers. Our goal is to nurture the artists who will impact and change the world.

Pre-Screening Requirements

• Pre-screening video recording uploaded to the online application
• A full-length program (45-60 minutes of music)
• Video recordings should be recent (made within the last year)
• There are no repertoire limitations. Selections should be representative of the artist’s creativity, interests, and trajectory

Final Round Audition Guidelines

• Based on the results of the pre-screening, the Director of Admissions will invite finalists to perform either a live, in-person audition (dependent upon safety during the global pandemic) or a live, virtual audition on February 22, 2021. Applicants will be notified about the results of their pre-screening audition by January 15, 2021.
• Candidates should prepare a 20-minute performance. There are no repertoire limitations. Selections should be representative of the artist’s creativity, interests, and trajectory.
• Candidates must provide their own collaborative pianist or accompaniment, if necessary. In the case of a live, in-person audition, Longy can provide a list of local pianists at the request of the applicant.
• Candidates are expected to interview with the panel after their audition performance.
• Live auditions will be evaluated by a panel comprised of the President, Dean of the Conservatory, Director of Admissions, and Department Chairs.

All candidates not selected for the Artist Diploma will be considered for the Graduate Performance Diploma at the discretion of the panel.

Video recording required. Live auditions suspended until further notice.

Undergraduate Diploma, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Graduate Performance Diploma Applicants

Please prepare 15 minutes of music that best represents your artistic interests, focus, and profile. There are no repertoire limitations. Accompaniment is not required for instrumental auditions. Video recordings can be uploaded individually by piece or as a single file.

Video recording required. Live auditions suspended until further notice.

Master of Music or Graduate Performance Diploma Applicants

Please prepare 15 minutes of music that best represents your artistic interests, focus, and profile. There are no repertoire limitations. Accompaniment is not required for instrumental auditions. Video recordings can be uploaded individually by piece or as a single file.

Video recording required. Live auditions suspended until further notice.

Master of Music or Graduate Performance Diploma Applicants

Please prepare 15 minutes of music that best represents your artistic interests, focus, and profile. The repertoire should feature at least one instrumentalist and one singer, not necessarily at the same time, and one piece for solo piano. There are no specific repertoire limitations. Video recordings can be uploaded individually by piece or as a single file.

Collaborative piano repertoire does not need to be played from memory.

Digital portfolio and interview required. Live interviews suspended until further notice.

Undergraduate Diploma, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Graduate Diploma in Composition Applicants

Please submit three scores for various media that best represent your artistic interests, focus, and profile. Recordings of performed works are encouraged, but not required. Please submit materials through the online application, not by mail.

Video recording required. Live auditions suspended until further notice.

Master of Music and Graduate Performance Diploma Applicants

Please prepare 15 minutes of music that best represents your artistic interests, focus, and profile. All repertoire before the year 1800 is permissible. Singers are encouraged to perform works in multiple languages. Video recordings can be uploaded individually by piece or as a single file.

Historical Performance Voice applicants are required to perform with accompaniment. Instrumentalists are not required to perform with accompaniment.

Video recording required. Live auditions suspended until further notice.

Undergraduate Diploma, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Graduate Performance Diploma Applicants

Please prepare 15 minutes of music that best represents your artistic interests, focus, and profile. There are no repertoire limitations. Video recordings can be uploaded individually by piece or as a single file.

Video recording required. Live auditions suspended until further notice.

Undergraduate Diploma, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Graduate Performance Diploma

Please prepare 15 minutes of music that best represents your artistic interests, focus, and profile. There are no repertoire limitations. Video recordings can be uploaded individually by piece or as a single file.

Video recording required. Live auditions suspended until further notice.

Undergraduate Diploma, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Graduate Performance Diploma Applicants

Please prepare 15 minutes of music that best represents your artistic interests, focus, and profile. There are no repertoire limitations. Accompaniment is not required for instrumental auditions. Video recordings can be uploaded individually by piece or as a single file.

Video recording required. Live auditions suspended until further notice.

Undergraduate Diploma and Bachelor of Music Applicants

Please prepare three selections that best represents your artistic interests, focus, and profile. Please include at least one selection in a foreign language. Video recordings can be uploaded individually by piece or as a single file.

Master of Music and Graduate Performance Diploma Applicants

Please prepare 15 minutes of music that best represents your artistic interests, focus, and profile. There are no specific repertoire limitations, but applicants should demonstrate proficiency in multiple languages. Video recordings can be uploaded individually by piece or as a single file.

Vocal Studies applicants are required to perform with piano accompaniment.

Video recording required. Live auditions suspended until further notice.

Undergraduate Diploma, Master of Music, and Graduate Performance Diploma

Please prepare 15 minutes of music that best represents your artistic interests, focus, and profile. There are no repertoire limitations. Accompaniment is not required for instrumental auditions. Video recordings can be uploaded individually by piece or as a single file.