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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.

Man playing trumpet, woman playing pianoAudition Dates

  • Saturday, December 6, 2025 *
  • Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • Saturday, February 14, 2026
  • Saturday, March 28, 2026 **
  • Saturday, April 11, 2026

*Admissions tour at 10 a.m. (Lettiere center) / Auditions 12 p.m.

**Accepted Students Day 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / Auditions 2 p.m.

After April 11 limited auditions will be held by appointment.

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.

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.

For information about Graduate Music Education, contact Rachel Sanguinetti, Music Education Program Director, at (610) 647-4400 ext. 3953 or e-mail rsanguinetti@immaculata.edu.

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