Audition Guidelines
An audition is an important component of the application to all Master of Music degree programs at Memorial. Whether you are a conductor, instrumentalist, or vocalist, your audition is your opportunity to showcase your artistry, technical skills, and musicianship. Detailed information on audition requirements for each major can be found below.
Performance and Performance/Pedagogy
Applicants to the Master’s Degree in Performance and Performance/Pedagogy may audition in person or via submitted video recording. Audition videos should have been recorded within twelve months of the submission deadline. Review deadlines and dates on Important Dates.
Applicants whose repertoire features piano accompaniment are normally expected to perform their auditions with a collaborative pianist. Should circumstances prevent an applicant from performing with a collaborative pianist, contact us to ask for an accommodation.
Audition repertoire requirements noted below apply to both the Performance and Performance/Pedagogy majors. We encourage applicants to present a balanced program that represents their musical strengths and interests. The School of Music welcomes the inclusion of music by all composers, including historically underrepresented voices.
Applicants should present a balanced recital program including a wide range of styles and composers. Applicants are encouraged to include pieces which display technique, flexibility, and musicianship.
For information about Memorial University’s classical guitar program, please contact Dr. Tracy Smith.
Applicants to the Conducting program submit audition videos.
The video should be approximately 15-20 minutes in length and consist of a rehearsal and performance. The performance portion of the video can be a complete runthrough in a rehearsal setting. For applicants to the combined instrumental and choral degree program, the video should consist of a choral rehearsal and performance and an instrumental rehearsal and performance.
The video must show the conductor from a frontal point of view for at least a portion of the recording, preferably the rehearsal portion. The recording should ideally include music of different styles and style periods.
In order to demonstrate your abilities and musicianship, you may wish to also submit video material of a performance in which you play your instrument or sing.
Applicants must also submit a list of recent and relevant conducting experiences.
For information about Memorial University’s conducting programs, please contact:
- Dr Dylan Maddix, wind band conducting
- Dr. Vernon Regehr, orchestral conducting
- Dr. Jakub Martinec, choral conducting
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music, including a range of styles and composers.
For information about Memorial University’s piano program, please contact Dr. Madeline Hildebrand.
A balanced, 20-minute program in a variety of languages and styles. Repertoire should include, but is not limited to, art song and opera.
For information about Memorial University’s voice program, please contact Dr. Jane Leibel and Dr. Caroline Schiller.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include a range of styles and composers. Repertoire selections by composers from marginalized and under-represented groups are encouraged.
Applicants are encouraged to include pieces which display technique, flexibility, and musicianship.
For information about Memorial University’s trumpet program, please contact Dr. Alan Klaus.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include a range of styles and composers. Repertoire selections by composers from marginalized and under-represented groups are encouraged.
Applicants are encouraged to include pieces which display technique, flexibility, and musicianship.
For information about Memorial University’s horn program, please contact Dr. Alan Klaus.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include a range of styles and composers. Repertoire selections by composers from marginalized and under-represented groups are encouraged.
Applicants are encouraged to include pieces which display technique, flexibility, and musicianship.
For information about Memorial University’s trombone program, please contact Dr. Alan Klaus.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include a range of styles and composers. Repertoire selections by composers from marginalized and under-represented groups are encouraged.
Applicants are encouraged to include pieces which display technique, flexibility, and musicianship.
For information about Memorial University’s euphonium program, please contact Dr. Alan Klaus.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include a range of styles and composers. Repertoire selections by composers from marginalized and under-represented groups are encouraged.
Applicants are encouraged to include pieces which display technique, flexibility, and musicianship.
For information about Memorial University’s tuba program, please contact Dr. Alan Klaus.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include:
- Two contrasting movements from the Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin by J. S. Bach
- Two contrasting movements of a Romantic or 20th century concerto
- One to two selections that contrast with the above repertoire selections
For information about Memorial University’s violin program, please contact Dr. Bailey Wantuch.
A Special Opportunity for String Applicants
Applicants whose principal instrument is violin, viola or cello may be considered for a paid position with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, through the NSO’s Orchestral Chairs program, at the time of their audition for the School of Music. Visit this page for more information.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include:
- Two contrasting movements from the Unaccompanied Suites for Cello by J. S. Bach
- Two contrasting movements of a Romantic or 20th century concerto
- One to two selections that contrast with the above repertoire selections.
For information about Memorial University’s violia program, please contact Dr. Bailey Wantuch.
A Special Opportunity for String Applicants
Applicants whose principal instrument is violin, viola or cello may be considered for a paid position with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, through the NSO’s Orchestral Chairs program, at the time of their audition for the School of Music. Visit this page for more information.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include:
- Two contrasting movements from the Unaccompanied Suites for Cello by J.S. Bach
- Two contrasting movements of a major concerto for cello
- One to two selections that contrast with the above repertoire selections.
For information about Memorial University’s cello program, please contact Dr. Vernon Regehr.
A Special Opportunity for String Applicants
Applicants whose principal instrument is violin, viola or cello may be considered for a paid position with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, through the NSO’s Orchestral Chairs program, at the time of their audition for the School of Music. Visit this page for more information.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include:
- One movement of an unaccompanied work for solo bass
- Two contrasting movements of a major concerto
- One to two selections that contrast with the above repertoire selections.
For information about Memorial University’s double bass program, please contact Dr. Vernon Regehr.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include a range of styles and composers. Repertoire selections by composers from marginalized and under-represented groups are encouraged.
Applicants are encouraged to include pieces which display technique, flexibility, and musicianship.
For information about Memorial University’s flute program, please contact Dr. Michelle Cheramy.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include a range of styles and composers. Repertoire selections by composers from marginalized and under-represented groups are encouraged.
Applicants are encouraged to include pieces which display technique, flexibility, and musicianship.
For information about Memorial University’s oboe program, please contact Annie Corrigan.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include a range of styles and composers. Repertoire selections by composers from marginalized and under-represented groups are encouraged.
Applicants are encouraged to include pieces which display technique, flexibility, and musicianship.
For information about Memorial University’s clarinet program, please contact Dr. Christine Carter.
A balanced program of not less than 30 minutes of music which must include a range of styles and composers. Repertoire selections by composers from marginalized and under-represented groups are encouraged.
Applicants are encouraged to include pieces which display technique, flexibility, and musicianship.
For information about Memorial University’s alto saxophone program, please contact Dr. Christine Carter.