Audition Information
The Audition process begins with your application to the College
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Overview
- Wednesday, November 8, 2023: All Instruments: Early Decision, Spring Transfer
- Wednesday, January 31, 2024: Voice, Piano, and Strings only
- Saturday, February 17, 2024: All Instruments
- Saturday, March 2, 2024: All Instruments
- Wednesday, March 6, 2024: Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Only
- Wednesday, March 20, 2024: Virtual/Video submissions: All Instruments (details below).
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Wednesday in-person audition schedule Registration: 11:30 a.m. Guest parking is available in lots 5,6 and 7 from 11am-5pm |
Saturday in-person audition schedule Registration: 9:30 a.m. Guest parking is available in lots 5, 6 and 7 from 9am-5pm |
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In-person auditions will take place in the Music Building | Mayo Concert Hall. On the day of your audition, you will meet with different groups of faculty. We are interested in learning about your prior musical experiences as well as your academic and professional ambitions. Your in-person audition will consist of 2 components: a performance on your primary instrument and a program interview.
Note: A basic music theory assessment will be scheduled at a later date. Students with advanced music theory knowledge will be given opportunities for advanced placement at a later point in the matriculation process as well.
To help you prepare for your in-person audition, please review the requirements below. You should expect to spend 2-3 hours at your audition.
Virtual Audition Details
Although an in-person audition is recommended, we do offer a virtual audition for those who are unable to attend in-person.
Your virtual audition will consist of 2 components:
- A performance on your primary instrument
- Video submissions are due to music201@tcnj.edu no later than Sunday, March 10, 2024. Virtual audition requirements may be found here.
- A program interview via Zoom, scheduled for March 20, 2024. A link to sign up for an interview time slot will be emailed to you.
Note: A basic music theory assessment will be scheduled at a later date. Students with advanced music theory knowledge will be given opportunities for advanced placement at a later point in the matriculation process as well.
In-person Audition Requirements
View specific Audition requirements for your instrument or voice below
Percussion, Piano & Vocal Studies Audition requirements
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Non-Traditional & Non-Western Instruments
We welcome inquiries from accomplished students of Non-Traditional and Non-Western musics.
Contact the department of music at musicdept@tcnj.edu if you have any questions.
Interviews
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Applicants for the B.A. in Music program will have a short (ca. 15 minute) interview with the faculty coordinator of the program. The goal of the interview is to determine if the B.A. program, which includes opportunities for self-directed, interdisciplinary study (including double majors) is well-suited to the prospective student’s academic, musical, and professional goals.
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
The music education interview is a brief (10-15 minute) conversation focusing on the candidate’s interests in music teaching & learning, prior musical and academic experiences that have led to this career path, and career objectives in music education.
Bachelor of Music in Performance
The music performance interview is a brief (10-15 minute) conversation focusing on the candidate’s interests in music performance, prior musical and academic experiences that have led to this career path, and career objectives in music performance.
Assessment
You will be given a series of Music Theory and Aural Skills Assessments. These are one-on-one evaluations of basic musicianship skills including:
- Reading notes in treble and bass clefs
- Identifying key signatures
- Sight-singing melodies in treble and bass clefs
- Melodic and rhythmic memory