To enroll as a music major in the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Arts degree programs in the School of Music, students must:
- be admitted to the University of Alabama; and
- audition successfully for the appropriate faculty member(s) in the School of Music; and
- show fundamental competence on a Music Fundamentals Diagnostic Exam.
Those students intending to major in composition and theory must submit samples of their work in lieu of an audition.
Audition Requirements
Auditions occur in the studios and performing spaces of the Moody Music Building.
The audition must include three works of contrasting style that exhibit musical and technical difficulty appropriate to college music study. For singers, the undergraduate audition program should demonstrate the potential understanding of the classical vocal style (i.e., three art songs in the classical style with one (minimum) sung in a foreign language.)
Auditions in more than one area are discouraged.
Students should plan to spend at least a half-day on campus for an audition. On audition day, students will have the opportunity to meet with various members of the faculty and staff and to tour the facilities. Parents will have the opportunity to meet with members of the faculty and administration. In addition, the student will take a Music Fundamentals Diagnostic Exam.
Students who cannot audition in person because of distance from campus may audition by submitting a recorded audition. Recorded auditions must follow the same format as live auditions and must be recorded on a compact disc, a high-quality audio cassette, VHS format video tape, or DVD. Recorded auditions must be accompanied by a completed audition application with “Recorded Audition” written at the bottom. Arrangements must be made for completion and submission of the Music Fundamentals Diagnostic Exam.
Scheduling an Audition
Spring 2012 Audition dates for ALL AREAS:
- Saturday, January 14, 2012
- Monday, February 20, 2012
- Saturday, March 3, 2012
Spring 2012 Audition dates (Strings)
- Thursday, February 9, 2012 (attending All-State Orchestra ONLY)
Spring 2012 Audition dates (Voice)
- Friday January 27, 2012 10am-3pm (attending Honor Choir ONLY)
Spring 2012 Audition dates for (Wind/Brass/Percussion)
- Thursday, February 2, 2012 (attendign Honor Band ONLY)
To audition, students must submit an audition request by regular mail or online and contact the above indicated instructor or area.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS click here for the online form
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS click here for the regular-mail audition form
Forms must be received two weeks before the audition date to guarantee a place.
To inquire about late admission, contact the Director of the School of Music.
Scholarships
Students who audition for admission will be considered automatically for all available music scholarships. However, admission to the University of Alabama must be granted before a scholarship can be awarded. The School of Music has its own scholarship fund, distributed as follows:
- The School of Music makes awards according to performing or creative talent.
- Awards can carry any amount up to full tuition.
- Awards are restricted to students enrolled as music majors in the School of Music B.M. or B.S. degree programs. Students in the School’s B.A. programs are not eligible for School of Music scholarships.
- As per University policy, the amount of a music scholarship may be reduced should a student receive other scholarship awards from The University of Alabama.
More Information
Further information about the School of Music can be found in The University of Alabama Undergraduate Catalog, by calling the School of Music, or by exploring this web site.
School of Music
The University of Alabama
Box 870366
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0366
(205) 348-7110