We encourage all applicants, if at all possible, to audition in-person.
- Live audition dates are scheduled during the weekends in February. Review list of audition dates by instrument here.
- Recorded video auditions are available by request and must be submitted by February 1 to your Blue Demon Domain (for undergraduates) or your application portal (for graduates/post-masters), in the “edit portfolio" section. To enable the recorded audition submission, contact musicadmissions@depaul.edu.
Audition Repertoire
A. Scales - 3 octaves when possible, all slurred
B Major
B-flat Natural Minor
G Melodic Minor
D Harmonic Minor
B. Choose one of the following
Bach Sonata in E Major, Movement I or II
Bach Sonata in e minor, Movement I or II
C. Contrasting piece or one movement from a work that is a concerto or a sonata
D. Additional piccolo piece or excerpt optional
Recorded Interview Questions (only applicable to those who select a recorded submission to audition)
Please upload a video that is no longer than 2-3 minutes and responds to the below questions:
- What is your musical background?
- Why are you applying to DePaul?