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All music applications are due December 1, via Acceptd. Pre-screenings and portfolios are due December 1 with the application. You will have to select your audition location when you submit your application. Decisions and interview requests for all departments that require prescreening will be sent in early January, after all the application materials are reviewed. Audition times will be assigned no later than January 15.

We expect the following schedule for auditions:

All Instrumental and Voice Auditions will be held in person.
All Composition and Electronic Music applicant interviews will be held in person or via Zoom.

All Auditions opportunities for CMU School of Music are listed below. 

  • Live On Campus Auditions - Dates to be Announced
    (please note that the audition dates may be subject to change.)

  • New York City Regional Auditions - Dates to be Announced

    Please note: The New York City regional auditions take place at the National Opera Center, 330 Seventh Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.  School of Music staff will be present at the Regional audition, however, faculty from every instrument area will not be present.  All NYC regional auditions will be recorded.  Voice applicants and all instrument areas, except flute and percussion, are invited to attend. 
    Accompanists are NOT provided for the NYC Regional Voice auditions.  We can provide a list of local accompanists, and students can make their own arrangements. Voice applicants are required to have a collaborative pianist.

Note: If you have any extenuating circumstances preventing you from attending any of the available options for auditions IN PERSON, please communicate with Belmary Lorcas to explore which other options can be available for your department.