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Graduate Vocal Auditions

Graduate Vocal Performance and Opera Performance
Candidates must prepare a repertoire of six pieces to include the following:

  • Operatic aria
  • Oratorio aria
  • 20th century British or American art song
  • French art song
  • German art song
  • Song of the candidate’s choice

Graduate Music Theater
Candidates must prepare a repertoire of six pieces to include the following:

  • Classical Selections
    • One operatic aria
    • One art song
  • Music Theater Selections – four contrasting pieces
    • One up tempo
    • One ballad
    • One classic music theater piece prior to 1970
    • Music theater selection of the candidate’s choice

Applicants must also perform two contrasting monologues no more than two minutes each.  The monologues are to come from published plays.  Monologues from musicals, television, or other mediums are not allowed.

Dance Evaluation

All students auditioning for Music Theatre must also participate in a dance evaluation. This evaluation will be used to assess your ability to move and potential for continued improvement.  

Applicants will fulfill their OCU dance evaluation by performing the musical theater combo provided online.  The link to this combo is posted here.  Students must learn the audition combination BEFORE their audition date; it will not be “taught” on the audition day, though there will be a brief run through of the material. The audition combination will be performed in small groups. 

*Please note that previous dance experience is not required for acceptance into the MT tract. Students with previous dance experience will be given the opportunity to show additional skills at the end of the provided combination.

Suitable dress for women includes jazz pants, tights, a leotard, dance skirts, or other form fitting clothing. Men may wear tights, jazz pants, shorts, t-shirts, or form fitting sweatpants.  All students should bring jazz shoes and character shoes. You are welcome to bring tap or ballet shoes if you have them.

Vocal candidates may be asked to sing all or part of their prepared repertoire. All vocal music must be performed from memory.

Photocopied music, taped accompaniments, and a cappella performances are not allowed.