Undergraduate Audition Info

Admission to the School of Music as a music major or minor or as a dance major or minor requires an audition. The audition is in addition to the formal application process for admission to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. For information on university admissions, contact admissions@unl.edu

Applicants who complete a successful audition as a major before February 28 are automatically considered for scholarship support.  The School of Music provides scholarship support only to majors.  The request to audition as a music or dance major serves as the request to be considered for scholarship support.  There is no additional form to complete for scholarship support from the School of Music.

Performance auditions offer applicants the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to pursue college-level instruction in music or dance. Candidates may audition in more than one area, but should plan to audition in the area in which he or she can present the best possible performance. Students can choose only one area for major study. Major areas may be changed, pending faculty approval.

Music auditions are heard by the School of Music faculty and are usually 10 minutes in length with the exception of percussion auditions which are 20 minutes in length. Vocal audition accompaniment is provided upon request, but rehearsal time with accompanist prior to the audition is not provided. To assist candidates in achieving a successful audition, each performance area has set forth audition requirements for their area. Please refer to this list in knowing how to prepare for a successful audition.

The auditions for the dance major and minor are held simultaneously.  Applicants take a two-hour modern dance class taught by faculty and assisted by students.

Auditions are requested via our web site for both music and dance applications.  Click here to start the audition request process.