Auditions
If you plan to major in music (or double major) in the following degree programs, you will need to complete a successful audition for admission into the Department of Music.
Music Performance
Music Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music
The audition serves for both entrance/placement and for scholarship consideration.
A student is limited to two attempts, one year apart, to complete a successful audition for acceptance into the Department of Music.
If you need to audition, you must apply to the Department of Music through Acceptd, and either submit a video recording or perform a live audition by February 1. See details below.
If you plan to audition for the Department of Music, you must apply to Auburn University by the following dates:
- December 1- Receive Academic Scholarship Consideration from the University
- February 1- University Acceptance without Academic Scholarship Consideration
- Department of Music Audition Day is Saturday, January 29, 2022.
Live auditions will only be scheduled if you have been accepted into the University.
Live auditions are preferred. Video auditions will only be accepted with approval from your applied teacher.
Music Major Application.
STUDIO TEACHERS:
Flute: Virginia Broffitt Kunzer
Oboe: Kathleen Carter Bell
Bassoon: Conor Bell
Clarinet: David Odom
Saxophone: Michael Pendowski
Trumpet: Emery Harvison
Horn: William Schaffer
Trombone: Matt Wood
Euphonium / Tuba: Stephen Kunzer
Percussion: Doug Rosener
Strings: Guy Harrison
Voice: Rosephanye Powell
Voice, Commercial: Jilla Webb
Piano: Jeremy Samolesky
Comp/Tech: Lee Johnson
AREA COORDINATORS:
Woodwind: David Odom
Brass: Emery Harvison
Percussion: Doug Rosener
Voice: Rosephanye Powell
Voice, Commercial: Jilla Webb
Strings: Guy Harrison
Piano: Jeremy Samolesky
Comp/Tech: Lee Johnson
For ensemble auditions (instrumental or vocal), please visit the Ensembles.
Note- Students auditioning for the Commercial Music degree should look under the following headings for audition requirements: Voice, Strings (guitar and electric bass), and Percussion.
Last Updated: October 11, 2021