UM School of Music, Theatre & Dance - University of Michigan

Voice Audition Information

Pre-screening Requirements

This program does not pre-screen at this time. Please be sure to fill out the required portions of the Artistic Profile but you do not need to upload recordings unless you are doing a Recorded Audition.

In-Person Audition Requirements

Voice Performance (BM)

Applicants are required to prepare four memorized selections. Of those four selections, one must be in English and one must be in a foreign language. Operatic literature is not expected; do not choose the most advanced voice literature for your audition. Aural skills may also be assessed at Ann Arbor auditions; auditionees will hear several short phrases played at the keyboard and be asked to sing them. An accompanist will be provided when auditioning in Ann Arbor.

Voice Principal

For singers applying to degrees other than performance, applicants must sing from memory two contrasting pieces. Aural skills may also be assessed at Ann Arbor auditions; auditionees will hear several short phrases played at the keyboard and be asked to sing them. If you have had no private voice training, ask your school or religious choir director for assistance in preparing for the audition. An accompanist will be provided when auditioning in Ann Arbor.

Recorded Auditions

For recorded auditions, the Voice Department recommends using an iPhone, smartphone, or similar recording device to create recordings, with a recommended microphone placement of 4’–8′ from the singer.

Updated on 10/04/2018