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
Etudes (choose one of the following)
- Bochsa: Etude 1 (Allegro Moderato) from Cinquante Etudes, Book 1
- Naderman: Sonata n.2 from Sept Sonates Progressives I
- Lariviere: 1st etude n. 36 Allegro
Solo
- Free choice from standard solo repertoire
Three contrasting orchestral excerpts of your choice. Examples include:
- Tchaikovsky: Cadenzas from Nutracker or Swan Lake ballets
- Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra 4th movement from 43-59
- Verdi: La Forza del Destino overture
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?