Auditions
An audition is required of all students—incoming freshmen, transfer students, or continuing students—who want to major in music at UNH. There are two parts to the audition, the theory test and the performance. Auditions are by appointment only.
Auditions Dates for High School Seniors
Friday, November 2, 2012
(no clarinets)
Saturday, January 19, 2013
No bassoons, clarinets or trumpets
Horns should schedule on this day
Percussion should schedule on this day
Saturday, February 2, 2013
No flute, bassoon or low brass auditions
Jazz guitarists should schedule this date
Friday, February 15, 2013
Percussion should schedule on this day
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Please note: Guitarists will be scheduled ONLY after submitting a pre-audition recording.
How do you schedule an audition?
Call 603-862-2404 or e-mail music.info@unh.edu at least 2 weeks in advance of the day you plan to audition.
A written confirmation of your scheduled audition day will be sent to you approximately 3 weeks before your scheduled audition. It will include the audition time and schedule for the day.
Audition requirements to major in Music
Part 1: Performance Audition
Click your instrument name in the list below to see your requirements. Unless specified, music education and performance majors have the same requirements.
bassoon
cello
clarinet
euphonium
flute
French horn
jazz guitar
oboe
percussion
piano
saxophone
string bass
trombone
trumpet
tuba
viola
violin
voice
Additional Information for those pursuing:
BA Music Liberal Studies option
BA Composition option
Part 2: Written Theory Test
The written theory test is used for placement and includes intervals, triads, and major and minor scales in treble and bass clefs, and notation of simple melodies. No theory training is expected beyond that normally acquired through performing experiences.
Audition requirements for ensembles
You do not need to be a music major to participate in these ensembles. More information about ensembles.
| Ensemble | Audition Information |
| Symphony Orchestra String Orchestra Symphonic Band Wind Symphony Concert Band* *Concert Band auditions are for seating purposes only. |
Sign up sheets will be posted outside M203 Paul Creative Arts Center in mid-August 3:00 p.m.M219, Paul Creative Arts Center Brass: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 Flutes & Clarinets: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone & Percussion: Thursday, August 30, 2012 Click here for audition excerpts Instrumentalists should prepare a short piece. *Concert Band auditions are for seating purposes only. 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bratton Recital Hall, M135, Paul Creative Arts Center Evening audition times are available beginning at 5:30 p.m. if you are absolutely unable to make the morning time, or if the morning times are filled. Strings: Thursday, August 30, 2012 Click here for string audition excerpts Wind and Percussionists can visit the UNH Bands website for audition materials |
| Opera Workshop | 3:40 - 5:00 p.m. Bratton Recital Hall, M135, Paul Creative Arts Center Thursday, August 30, 2012 Opera Workshop requires a prepared classical song or aria. |
| Marching Band Concert Choir |
An audition is NOT required to participate. Please contact Casey Goodwin if you are interested in Marching Band and Marching Band Camp at 603-862-3259. |
| Chamber Singers | Auditions are arranged through William Kempster, room M-125, PCAC. To participate, you must be a member of the Concert Choir. |
| Jazz Bands | Audition information will be posted outside of M-129, PCAC. |
| Guitar Ensemble | Information is available from David Newsam. |