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Audition Information

Spring Applicants

Spring performance applicants will audition by uploading video recordings to their online application. Composition applicants will submit scores and recordings via the online application, then participate in a live virtual interview in November.

Early Action Fall Applicants

Early Action Fall performance applicants will audition by uploading video recordings to their online application. Longy does not do pre-screening. Any videos uploaded to the Portfolio section of this application are considered final and will be used to adjudicate your admission to Longy. Composition applicants will submit scores and recordings via the online application, then participate in a live virtual interview in December.

Regular Action Fall Applicants

Regular Action Fall performance applicants may choose to attend live auditions in February or audition by uploading video recordings to their online application. Longy does not do pre-screening. Any videos uploaded to the Portfolio section of this application are considered final and will be used to adjudicate your admission to Longy. Composition applicants will submit scores and recordings via the online application, then participate in a live virtual interview in February.

Live Auditions and Visit Days

Applicants who are applying Regular Action have the choice to attend live auditions. However, live auditions can be stressful and costly. It is our promise that applicants who audition by video recording are not disadvantaged in the admissions process. If you can’t join us at live auditions, you are welcome on campus for a Longy Visit Day.

2027 LIVE AUDITION DATES
Brass and Woodwinds: Friday, February 5, 2027
Collaborative Piano: Sunday, February 7, 2027
Historical Performance: Monday, February 8, 2027
Jazz and Contemporary Music: Friday, February 5, 2027
Piano: Sunday, February 7, 2027
Strings: Sunday, February 7, 2027
Vocal Studies: Saturday, February 6 & Sunday, February 7, 2027

LONGY VISIT DAY
Sunday, April 4, 2027

Repertoire Requirements

Below, you’ll find details about additional requirements tailored to your area of study.

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. Those auditioning by video recording can upload files individually by piece or as a single continuous file.

The Chamber Music major is available only to pre-formed groups.

Please prepare 15 minutes of music that best represents your group’s artistic interests, focus, and profile. There are no repertoire limitations. Those auditioning by video recording can upload files individually by piece or as a single continuous file.

Master of Music and 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. Those auditioning by video recording can upload files individually by piece or as a single continuous file.

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

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.

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. Those auditioning by video recording can upload files individually by piece or as a single continuous file.

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

Master of Music and Graduate Performance Diploma Applicants

Performance Concentration
Please prepare 15 minutes of music that best represents your artistic interests, focus, and profile. Applicants should perform from memory and demonstrate improvisation. Those auditioning by video recording can upload files individually by piece or as a single continuous file.

Composition Concentration
Please submit scores three scores that best represent your artistic interests, focus, and profile. There are no specific limitations, but each piece should contain elements of traditional or contemporary jazz technique and elements of improvisation. Recordings of each piece should be uploaded along with the scores to the online application.

Composition applicants are not required to audition on their primary instrument.

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. Those auditioning by video recording can upload files individually by piece or as a single continuous file.

Master of Music and Graduate Performance Diploma Applicants

Please prepare 15 minutes of music (at least three contrasting pieces) that best represents your artistic interests, focus, and profile. There are no repertoire limitations. Those auditioning by video recording can upload files individually by piece or as a single continuous 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 repertoire limitations. Accompaniment is not required for instrumental auditions. Those auditioning by video recording can upload files individually by piece or as a single continuous 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. Those auditioning by video recording can upload files individually by piece or as a single continuous file.

Vocal Studies applicants should perform with piano accompaniment unless the piece requires acapella singing.

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. Those auditioning by video recording can upload files individually by piece or as a single continuous file.

Contact Our Team

If you have any questions regarding your audition, please don’t hesitate to contact us.