Graduate Auditions

Graduate Audition Dates

Please note: Those wishing to be considered for a Fellowship must audition by January 15, 2010

To schedule an audition please contact Becky Chappell, Graduate Studies Coordinator in the School of Music. Please note: you must submit an on-line application prior to scheduling an audition.

Piano, Strings and Woodwind

Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Friday, January 15, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010

Voice

Saturday, December 12, 2009
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010

This is a small and select program. Acceptance decisions are sometimes based upon voice classification. Please see the Audition Information for Voice prior to contacting us to schedule a live audition.

Brass Student Audition Dates

For all brass instruments, auditions are by appointment. Please contact the faculty member for your instrument:

Tuba:
Jim Akins: (614) 292-6270

Trombone:
Joseph Duchi: (614) 292-4616

Trumpet:
Timothy Leasure: (614) 292-0254

Horn:
Bruce Hennis: (614) 292-4621

Contacting the School of Music

For additional information about Graduate Studies at The Ohio State University, please visit the OSU Graduate School website. For questions about the application process or about the submission of materials, please contact:

   Ms. Becky Chappell
    Graduate Studies Coordinator
    School of Music
    The Ohio State University
    1866 College Road
    Columbus, Ohio 43210-1170
    Phone: (614) 292-6389
    E-mail: mus-grad@osu.edu

For further information about Graduate Studies in Music, contact:

   C. Patrick Woliver
    Chair of Graduate Studies, Assistant Director, School of Music
    School of Music
    The Ohio State University
    1866 College Road
    Columbus, Ohio 43210-1170
    Phone: (614) 292-6389
    E-mail: mus-grad@osu.edu

Download detailed audition requirements below:

Brass Pedagogy - Master of Arts (M.A.)
Brass Performance - Master of Music (M.M.)
Brass Performance - Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)

Conducting - Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)

Choral - Master of Music (M.M.)
Instrumental Conducting - Master of Music (M.M.)

Percussion Pedagogy - Master of Arts (M.A.)
Percussion Performance - Master of Music (M.M.)
Percussion Performance - Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)

Piano Pedagogy - Master of Arts (M.A.)
Piano Performance - Master of Music (M.M.)
Piano Performance - Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)

String Pedagogy - Master of Arts (M.A.)
String Performance - Master of Music (M.M.)
String Performance - Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)

Vocal Performance - Master of Music (M.M.)
Vocal Pedagogy - Master of Arts (M.A.)
Vocal Performance - Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)

Woodwind Pedagogy - Master of Arts (M.A.)
Woodwind Performance - Master of Music (M.M.)
Woodwind Performance - Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)

Diagnostic Examinations in Music History and Music Theory

All graduate students are required to take diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory at the beginning of their program. These tests assess undergraduate knowledge of music history and theory. They are administered during the week before autumn quarter classes, and early in winter, spring, and summer quarters.