Audition Information
Students intending to major in music must complete the Music Department Application Form and audition for acceptance into the program. Music scholarships are available to exceptional students completing a successful audition. The audition experience is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to:
- Demonstrate the level of musical skill in the prospective student’s major performance area.
- Visit the music department and learn about the specific music programs.
- Meet music faculty and current music students.
- Tour the campus and music facilities.
Audition Dates
- Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Saturday, January 27, 2024
- Saturday, February 10, 2024
- Saturday, February 24, 2024
- Saturday, March 16, 2024
- Saturday, March 23, 2024
- Saturday, April 13, 2024
Prospective undergraduate students should contact the Music Department at (610) 647-4400 ext. 3453 or e-mail musicdept@immaculata.edu for questions regarding auditions.
For information about Graduate Music Therapy, contact Corey Olver, Music Therapy Program Director, at (610) 647-4400 ext. 3490 or e-mail colver@immaculata.edu.
Audition Requirements
- Prepare and perform two solo pieces in contrasting styles which best demonstrate skills in the primary performance area. Repertoire does not need to be memorized but should be classically focused. Please bring two copies of each performance piece to the audition.
- If an accompanist is needed, you must mail or fax the music to the music department two full weeks prior to the audition date. Fax number is 484-323-3901.
- Percussionists perform on at least two instruments: snare drum, timpani, keyboard percussion.
- If not primarily a pianist, demonstrate proficiency, if any, at the piano.
- If not primarily a vocalist, sing a song of your choice.
- Sight read a simple melodic vocal line and a rhythmic exercise.
- Complete a test in music fundamentals, including key signatures, basic rhythms, treble/bass clef reading, basic intervals, major/minor scale patterns, and basic triads. This test is designed for placement in the appropriate music theory class.
- In addition to your two performance pieces, students auditioning for the music therapy program prepare an additional song to sing while playing either piano or guitar. This should be a pop tune, children’s song, or selection from a musical.