Audition Information
Organ Requirements
Audition / Interview Information
by Department
Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.)
Bachelor of Science in Music and an Outside Field (B.S.O.F.)
Undergraduate applicants should prepare two to three contrasting works, one of which must be from the Baroque era. Total playing time should not exceed 25 minutes. Memorization is optional but, in the case of the BM applicant, encouraged. Auditionees will also be asked to sight-read a hymn and a brief passage of music in trio texture.
The Jacobs School of Music strongly urges all students to audition in person during one of the scheduled audition dates but in exceptional instances will accept a recorded audition (high-quality DVD or similar).
Master of Music (M.M.)
Doctor of Music (D.M.)
Graduate applicants will audition in person during one of the scheduled audition dates. Applicants should prepare three contrasting works that represent a range of historical periods and one must be from the Baroque era. Total playing time should not exceed 25 minutes. Memorization is optional but strongly encouraged. The ability to sight-read a hymn and a short piece in trio texture is examined.
The Jacobs School of Music strongly urges all students to audition in person during one of the scheduled audition dates but in exceptional instances will accept a recorded audition (high-quality DVD or similar).
Inquiries for specific information should be directed to the departmental chair, Janette Fishell, at jfishell@indiana.edu. Specific information regarding degree programs, course descriptions and organ specifications can be found on the organ page via links from the Jacobs School of Music homepage.
