»Strings Audition Requirements

These requirements apply to:

• The pre-screen audition video that you submit as a part of your Creative Supplement when you apply to Chapman.
• Your live audition session, if applicable.
  
  

Audition attire

Professional concert attire is recommended. Please avoid jeans, sneakers and T-shirts. Suggested attire includes dress slacks, skirts, dresses and dress shirts or blouses.

Video requirements

• Each piece may be recorded and submitted separately.
• Videos must be unedited and clearly labeled with the name and composer of the piece. Piano accompaniment is preferred but not required.
• Memorization is preferred for standard repertoire but is not required.
  
  

Live audition specifics

• The attire and memorization guidelines above also apply to your live audition, if you are invited to one.
• Piano accompaniment:
  • A pianist will be present at the live audition.
  • Performing with piano accompaniment is encouraged but not required.
  • If you choose to audition with piano accompaniment, please bring the piano score for your selected pieces.
    
    

Audition requirements by instrument and major

Specific strings audition requirements are broken down by instrument and major below. The requirements are the same for the pre-screen audition video and live audition session.

Note that BA in Music, Music Industry Studies Emphasis students are not required to submit a pre-screen audition video as a part of their Creative Supplement, but may be invited to a live audition session.