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audition guidelines - school of music

 

all degrees 

the school of music audition is a two part process, including pre-screening materials and a live audition. all students must complete a performance audition and interview for admission to the school of music.

 

pre-screening video

prior to being invited to audition, all students must submit a pre-screening video through their mybison portal. please upload all videos to youtube - you may make them private or public - and then provide the links in your audition form. the repertoire and requirements for the prescreening portion of the audition process are listed by instrument or degree area (found below).
after review by the school of music faculty, selected applicants who pass pre-screening will be notified about next steps for auditions, including scheduling of a live audition.

live audition

students who are selected for a live audition will have the opportunity to perform for the faculty on campus - students who are unable to attend an in person audition will be invited to a live audition with faculty via zoom. the time and date for the audition will be sent directly to the student from admissions and the school of music. the repertoire and requirements for the live audition portion of the audition process are listed by instrument or degree area (found below).
all auditions will last approximately 15 minutes and include a short interview conducted by members of the school of music faculty.
students who would like an accompanist during their live audition must submit a request after confirming their audition date.

bachelor of arts in music industry studies

auditions are required for ensemble placement for students interested in pursuing the b.a. in music industry studies; students must also complete a pre-screening essay and an interview with the director of music industry studies. the repertoire and requirements are listed under the degree area (found below).

minors and ensemble scholarships

only one video will be required for students interested in minoring in music or students interested in music scholarships by participating in ensembles. please follow the criteria as outlined in the guidelines section below.

ensemble participation

the school of music at lipscomb offers a wide variety of auditioned ensembles. please contact the following directors for information regarding placement and/or audition requirements:

  • sanctuary - gillrl [at] lipscomb.edu ( dr randy gill)
  • gospel choir - aaron.howard [at] lipscomb.edu (dr aaron howard)
  • chorale - mttaylor3 [at] lipscomb.edu ( dr matt taylor)
  • chamber ensembles - bablasko [at] lipscomb.edu (dr ben blasko)
  • wind ensemble - bablasko [at] lipscomb.edu (dr ben blasko)title="dr ben blasko"
  • chamber strings - bablasko [at] lipscomb.edu (dr ben blasko)
  • pep band - redepriest [at] lipscomb.edu (dr ronda depriest)title="dr ronda depriest"
  • commercial ensembles - dchaffer [at] lipscomb.edu (don chaffer)

you can submit a video to the music [at] lipscomb.edu (school of music office) and copy the respective director.

pre-screening & audition guidelines by area