Auditions for students entering the program during the academic year 2008-2009
Friday, November 16, 2007
Friday, February 15, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Please fill out the Choral Audition Request Form from the link at the top of the page or e-mail choirs@olemiss.edu if you have any questions.

Audition Procedure

All students interested in auditioning for a vocal or choral scholarship including partial out-of-state tuition waivers will have to audition. There are two categories of auditioning for the choral/vocal program at the University of Mississippi. The first category is vocal music majors/minors and the second category is non-music majors/minors. All students will audition with the choral faculty. Those students who are vocal music majors/minors will audition for the voice faculty as well.

Auditions are held throughout the year prior to the year you enter the university. Choral/vocal audition dates are posted on the Choral Activities website and in the office of Choral Activities.

... for all students auditioning: Write a one page narrative describing your background in choral/vocal music including the choirs you have participated in, the honor choirs or all-state choirs you were a member of, and the instruments you play (if any) and the number of years of study. Also include the name of your high school, your choral director's name, and your private voice teachers. In addition, please include your outside interests and hobbies.

... for Music Majors and Music Minors: Majors should prepare and perform two vocal selections of contrasting character. Transfer students, who will be music majors, are expected to sing three contrasting pieces in at least two languages. Minors should prepare and perform one vocal selection. (If you have been taking private voice lessons, you might want to bring a repertoire list at the time of the audition.) It is suggested that you select repertoire that best demonstrates your vocal range, quality and musicality. (Please do not bring choral music to perform, unless you are singing a solo from a larger work). An accompanist will be provided. You will have time to prepare and practice prior to your audition. The choral and voice faculty will be present for your audition. Following the audition, you will be asked to take a diagnostic theory and sight-singing test.

... for Non-Music Majors (students pursuing any degree other than music): Prepare and perform one vocal selection that best demonstrates your vocal range, quality and musicality. (Please do not bring choral music to perform, unless you are singing a solo from a larger work). An accompanist will be provided. You will have time to prepare and practice prior to your audition. The choral faculty will be present for your audition. You will also be required to take a sight-singing test.

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To schedule an audition, please fill out the Choral Audition Request Form at the top of the page, or if you have questions, contact the office of Choral Activities at (662) 915-5115 or e-mail choirs@olemiss.edu