So you’ve applied to your program of choice. Great! Now it’s time to prepare for your audition.

Prescreening Information

Did you know some of our programs require applicants to submit recordings or a portfolio for prescreening in order to be considered for a live audition? Visit our Prescreening Info page to check if your instrument falls under this step.

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Schedule a Live Audition

Early Decision 1 and Spring Transfer Applicants? Schedule your live audition or submit a final recorded audition by November 1 through the Online Portal, Acceptd. All other applicants should schedule their audition no later than January 7.

Schedule Audition

2023 Audition Dates

  • Friday, January 20, 2023: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Horn, Trombone, Percussion, Piano, Voice
  • Friday, January 27, 2023: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba/Euphonium, Percussion, Piano, Voice
  • Monday, January 30, 2023: Bassoon, Harp
  • Thursday, February 2, 2023: Collaborative Piano
  • Friday, February 3, 2023: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Horn, Trumpet, Tuba/Euphonium, Percussion, Piano, Voice
  • Monday, February 6, 2023: Bassoon, Harp
  • Thursday, February 9, 2023: Collaborative Piano
  • Friday, February 10, 2023: Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Trumpet, Tuba/Euphonium, Percussion, Piano, Voice
  • Friday, February 17, 2023: Artist Diploma
Tip: In addition to the required audition repertoire, the BU School of Music faculty welcomes any additional piece by a historically underrepresented minority, including works composed by women, people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, and/or musicians from one’s own cultural background. Check out these web resources below to find repertoire: 

Institute for Composer Diversity

Music by Black Composers

 

Final Recorded Auditions

We’d love to see you audition or interview on our BU campus! However, most applicants* may choose to submit a final video audition in lieu of a live audition. This can be completed through our online portal, Acceptd.

*Artist Diploma and Opera Institute applicants are required to submit a prescreening recording, and if invited, attend a live audition. A live audition for these programs is required. 

Audition Requirements by Instrument

Select your type of instrument below to view the final requirements before finalizing your application/audition process!