DATES AND AUDITION OPTIONS
2025 Rochester Audition Dates: Friday January 31, and Fridays February 7, 14, and 28
2025 Remote Audition Option: Applicants who would like to audition virtually should upload their pre-screening requirements within their application by December 1st. If approved, applicants will perform their final audition over zoom in February 2025.
PRE-SCREENING AND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate
Pre-screening requirement: By December 1st, all applicants seeking a final audition must upload a preliminary video pre-screening recording. The pre-screening recording must include 2 movements of an unaccompanied work by Bach, one movement from a standard concerto, and one etude.
BM Final Audition Requirements:
- One movement of a standard concerto (preferably from memory)
- One work of personal musical interest chosen by the applicant
- Two contrasting movements of a Bach suite (preferably from memory)
- One etude, e.g., Popper or Duport (must be different than the etude presented for pre-screening)”
Graduate
Pre-screening Requirement: By December 1st, all graduate cello applicants must upload a preliminary pre-screening recording (video required). The pre-screening video recording must include 2 movements of an unaccompanied work by Bach, 2 movement from a standard concerto, and a piece chosen by the applicant.
MM Final Audition Requirements: Prepared repertoire should include 2 contrasting movements of solo Bach, a complete concerto, and a sonata movement or other work of personal musical interest. Performance from memory is required for Bach and the concerto.
DMA Virtual Audition Requirements: Prepared repertoire should include 2 contrasting movements of solo Bach, a complete concerto, and a sonata movement or other work of personal musical interest. Performance from memory is required for Bach and the concerto.