What is an Audition?

An audition is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your performing ability to NSU faculty members.  Auditions are held on the campus of Northeastern State University on designated dates each semester.  If you are not able to make one of the designated audition dates, you may arrange a separate audition with NSU faculty by appointment.   Auditions are required for both admission to the music major and distribution of scholarships.

What Should I Prepare?

Students should perform well-practiced music that demonstrates their best playing.  It is recommended that prospective students prepare two selections of contrasting styles that demonstrate their musical ability. Musical selections should be of a classical nature such as the standard solo repertoire listings on the Oklahoma state contest solo list.  Other comparable works are acceptable, such as movements of a sonata or concerto.  Suggested material for singers include an aria or art song.  Instrumental students may be asked to perform various scales and/or arpeggios. Students are not required to audition with piano accompaniment.  If you are unsure about what to perform, feel free to contact any of the NSU music faculty.

If you have additional questions about the audition process, please contact the appropriate person from the list below.
Bands/Instrumental: Dr. Norman Wika
Choral/Vocal: Dr. Donald Studebaker
Jazz Studies: Professor Arthur White
Piano/Organ: Dr. Ronald Chioldi