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.

SPRING AND FALL 2022 AUDITIONS

Due to the current situation with COVID-19, applicants have the option to schedule an on-campus audition or submit a recorded audition. 

After you submit your initial application, you will receive an email with instructions for either scheduling an on-campus audition or submitting a recorded audition, depending on your preference. 

SPRING AND FALL 2022 AUDITION DATES

Classical Instrumental Auditions (Strings, Winds, and Percussion)

  • Saturday, November 13th from 1:00pm-5:30pm (for Early Action and Spring 2022 applicants)
  • Saturday, January 29th from 1:00pm-5:30pm
  • Saturday, February 12th from 1:00pm-5:30pm
  • Saturday, February 26th from 1:00pm-5:30pm
  • Saturday, March 5th from 1:00pm-5:30pm

Classical Piano Auditions

  • Friday, November 12th from 2:00pm-4:00pm (for Early Action and Spring 2022 applicants)
  • Friday, January 28th from 2:00PM-4:00PM
  • Friday, February 11th from 2:00PM-4:00PM
  • Friday, February 25th from 2:00PM-4:00PM
  • Friday, March 4th from 2:00PM-4:00PM

Classical Voice Auditions

  • ​Saturday, November 13th from 3:30pm-5:30pm (for Early Action and Spring 2022 applicants)
  • Saturday, January 29th from 3:30pm-5:30pm
  • Saturday, February 26th from 3:30pm-5:30pm
  • Saturday, March 5th from 3:30pm-5:30pm

Jazz Auditions (Jazz Instrumentalists and Vocalists)

  • Thursday, November 11th from 4:00pm-6:00pm ((for Early Action and Spring 2022 applicants)
  • Saturday, February 12th from 1:00pm-5:30pm
  • Saturday, February 26th from 1:00pm-5:30pm
  • Saturday, March 5th from 1:00pm-5:30pm

At your audition, you will spend part of your time with us, playing or singing pieces and musical exercises that you will need to prepare in advance. The specific material depends on what degree you would like to earn, whether you sing and, if you play, what instrument you play. If you have a private lesson teacher or music teacher in school, they may be able to help you select and prepare your materials. 

If you cannot make any of the audition dates listed above but would still like to come to an on-campus audition, please email Ben Kenis and we will do our best to accomodate. 

On the Day of Your Audition

On the date of your audition, we will meet you at the lower level of UIC's School of Theatre & Music at 1044 W Harrison. Our building is very easily accessible via the CTA Blue Line; exit on the UIC­Halsted stop and exit towards Morgan (not Halsted). If you prefer, paid parking is available in the lot just west of our building. You may arrive up to an hour before your assigned time.  Warmup space will be available at least 15 minutes before your time.

In accordance with University of Illinois at Chicago COVID-19 safety guidelines, all visitors in attendance for on-campus interviews must submit either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of coming to campus. These can be sent via email to music@uic.edu. Additionally, everyone will be required to wear a mask at all times while in university spaces indoors. Wind players can remove their masks only while playing their instrument. Vocalists will be required to perform while masked

 

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.