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Music Degree Auditions

Music Degree Auditions

At UIC, we are interested in the musical backgrounds and passions you can bring to our program as well as the extent of your formal training, whatever that may be. We recognize that there are many paths to music study.

Auditions/interviews are required for entrance into all music degree programs. Audition requirements differ by degree and musical background.

Please click on a link below to view audition requirements for each degree.

Bachelor of Music (BM)

Bachelor of Music (BM) Classical
Bachelor of Music (BM) Jazz Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music

BA in Music with a Classical Background
BA in Music with a Jazz Background
BA in Music with a Digital Music Background

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music Business

BA in Music Business with a Classical Background
BA in Music Business with a Jazz Background
BA in Music Business with a Digital Music Background

Spring and Fall 2024 Music Degree Audition Dates

Jazz Auditions (Jazz Instrumentalists and Vocalists)

  • Saturday, November 18th from 1:00PM-5:00PM (for Early Action & Spring 2024 applicants)
  • Saturday, February 17th from 1:00PM-5:00PM
  • Saturday, March 2nd from 1:00PM-5:00PM
  • Saturday, March 9th from 1:00PM-5:00PM

Classical Wind and Percussion Auditions 

  • Saturday, November 18th from 1:00PM-3:00PM (for Early Action and Spring 2024 applicants)
    Saturday, February 17th from 1:00PM-3:00PM
    Saturday, March 2nd from 1:00PM-3:00PM
    Saturday, March 9th from 1:00PM-3:00PM

 

Classical String Auditions 

  • Saturday, November 18th from 10:00AM-12:00PM (for Early Action and Spring 2024 applicants)
  • Saturday, February 17th from 10:00AM-12:00PM
  • Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00AM-12:00PM
  • Saturday, March 9th from 10:00AM-12:00PM

Classical Voice Auditions

  • Saturday, November 18th from 3:00PM-5:00PM (for Early Action & Spring 2024 applicants)
  • Saturday, February 17th from 3:00PM-5:00PM
  • Saturday, March 2nd from 3:00PM-5:00PM
  • Saturday, March 9th from 3:00PM-5:00PM

 

Classical Piano Auditions

  • Wednesday, November 15th from 2:00PM-5:00PM (for Early Action and Spring 2024 applicants)
  • Friday, February 16th from 2:00PM-4:00PM
  • Friday, March 1st from 2:00PM-4:00PM
  • Friday, March 8th from 2:00PM-4:00PM

On the Day of your Audition

On the day of your audition, we will meet you on the lower level of the ETMSW building. Our building is accessible via the CTA Blue Line (Morgan stop). If you prefer driving, there is a parking garage just west of our building. Warmup space will be available at least 30 minutes before your audition time.

MUSIC ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS
The information above is only for those individuals interested in enrolling in a music degree program. If you are interested in any of our music ensembles, information can be found on the Ensemble Auditions page.