Dec. 1, 2012  (For Spring 2012/Fall 2013)         
Feb. 9, 2013           
Feb. 16, 2013            
Feb. 23, 2013
               
Artist Diploma - Voice

Dec. 1, 2012 in Memphis
Dec. 7, 2012 in New York
Feb. 9, 2013 in Memphis
Feb 16, 2013 in Memphis

Note: Artist Diploma applicants in voice must have been screened and invited to audition by Opera Memphis.  CDs/DVDs are due to Opera Memphis by November 13, 2012. For more information visit http://memphis.edu/music/academics_new/advoice.php or call 901-257-3100.

Artist Diploma - Violin    

Feb. 16 or Feb. 23, 2013

Audition days are for admissions, undergraduate scholarships,
and graduate assistantships.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Audition days are held to determine admission into School of Music programs for Undergraduates and Graduates.  They are held to determine Undergraduate Talent-based/Performance Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships. All undergraduate students who want to major or minor in music or take applied lessons must audition. Visits to the School of Music and University of Memphis are suggested. Early auditions are highly encouraged.

To schedule an audition, submit an online Undergraduate or Graduate application form to the School of Music at http://www.memphis.edu/music/future/forms.php by January 1.  If you select to audition on December 1, apply before November 1.

Live auditions are preferred.  The School of Music will accept video recordings from international students who reside outside the U.S. The preferred deadline for video submission from international students is December 1 and no later than January 1.  Tapes must include appropriate repertoire listed in audition requirements.  The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music reserves the right to require a live audition on campus if necessary. Complete the appropriate audition application from http://www.memphis.edu/music/future/forms.php and send your recording to:  Music Admissions, University of Memphis, Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, 129 Music Bldg., Memphis, TN  38152.

Students who want to be a member of the Mighty Sound of the South and do not plan to Major or Minor in music, may call 901.678.2263 to schedule a Marching Band Audition.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

All University of Memphis students may apply for School of Music Talent-based/Performance Scholarships, which are determined by audition, ensemble needs, and funds. Two letters of recommendation from professionals who know the applicant's musical skills and experience must be provided on or before the applicant's audition day.

Scholarship applicants must apply to the University and to the School of Music by January 1 and audition for the School of Music by the end of February. All undergraduate applicants who have been fully accepted by the University by February 1 are given priority consideration for University academic scholarships, which are primarily based on GPA and ACT or SAT scores.

The School of Music mails notices beginning in mid-March to undergraduate scholarship recipients.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP INFORMATION

Graduate assistantship applicants must apply to the School of Music by February 1, audition by the end of February and apply to the University by March 1.

AUDITION DAY SCHEDULE

Audition days begin at the University of Memphis Music Building, 3775 Central Avenue at 8:15 AM.  Applicants are greeted at a check-in table where they are given the schedule of the day.  Auditionees should plan to be available from 8:15 a.m. until mid-afternoon.  Undergraduate auditionees receive audition results by mail within two weeks after their audition.

SAMPLE AUDITION DAY SCHEDULE