The University of St. Thomas

Undergraduate Music Auditions

Prospective UST Students

Audition Days
Feb. 23, 2008 & March 8, 2008
8 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

The University of St. Thomas Department of Music announces its annual music major and scholarship auditions on Feb. 23, 2008 and March 8, 2008.  Auditions will be held in the Brady Educational Center on the University's St. Paul campus. Prospective University of St. Thomas students who are considering degrees in Music, Liturgical Music, Music Performance, Music Business and Music Education are required to attend one of the two scheduled audition days;  recorded auditions will not be accepted.

Audition days at St. Thomas consist of the following: a music major/scholarship audition, an interview, an evaluation of piano skills, an evaluation of vocal skills and a brief music theory and ear training assessment.

 

The formal performance audition should consist of 15 minutes of your finest performing. The committee is interested in hearing at least two compositions or movements in contrasting styles and time periods. A UST accompanist will be provided for students unable to bring their own accompanist. Music for the UST accompanist should be sent to the office by Feb. 10. Time will be provided for rehearsal with your accompanist.

 

Audition applications are due no later than Feb. 1, 2008.

 

 

Current UST Students

Performance Level Auditions
May 12, 2008
9 a.m. 

 

Current UST students interested in pursuing a music major must complete a performance level audition.  Performance level auditions allow the faculty to assess a student's musical skills and consider the student's potential for growth.  At least three pieces of music that vary in style period, tempo and character are to be prepared.  Following succesful completion of the performance level audition, a student will be granted permission to register for performance level (MUSP 200 & 300) lessons.

In addition to the performance level audition, an interview with selected faculty members, an evaluation of piano skills, an evaluation of vocal skills, and a brief music theory and ear training assessment must be completed before a student will be considered for music major status.  For more information regarding these requirements please contact:

Music Education - Dr. Douglas Orzolek dcorzolek@stthomas.edu
Liturgical Music - Robert Strusinski rpstrusinsk@stthomas.edu
Music Business - Dr. Christoper Kachian cskachian@stthomas.edu
Instrumental Music (Woodwind/Brass) - Dr. Matthew George mjgeorge@stthomas.edu
Instrumental Music (Guitar) - Dr. Christopher Kachian cskachian@stthomas.edu
Vocal Music - Dr. Alan Bryan adbryan@stthomas.edu

 

Ensemble Auditions

Please visit the Ensembles portion of the website for more information.