Harp Auditions

In addition to applying for admission to the University, all applicants interested in pursuing a music degree must perform an audition on their major instrument prior to their first semester enrolling in music courses. Schedule your audition by filling out the Online Audition Application. Audition applications are accepted at any time, but those wanting to secure an audition time on our designated audition date(s) should submit their application by Saturday, January 24, 2026.  Auditions serve admission and placement purposes, and are also for talent scholarship consideration.

Audition Requirements

Applicants with harp as their primary instrument considering a Bachelor of Music in Music Education: Orchestra emphasis, or a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance: Harp emphasis, should prepare all of the following:

1. Four-octave ascending and descending scale in one key, hands together
2. Four-octave ascending and descending arpeggios in one key, alternating hands
3. One orchestral cadenza
4. From memory, one technical study or etude (e.g. Pozzoli Etudes of Medium Difficulty, Larivière Exercises et Etudes)
5. From memory, one solo piece from the standard classical harp repertoire (e.g. Concerto in Bb, mvt. 1 (Handel), Absidioles (Andres), Etude de concert (Tournier))