Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Bard string audition requirements
Bard College Conservatory of Music requires violin, viola, cello, double bass applicants to prepare a focused audition program. Yes. A prescreening recording (audio or video) must be submitted with the Conservatory application. The fastest way to find out if your take is at standard is to score it on the same five dimensions a panel listens for, before you ever hit submit.
Requirements and deadlines change every admissions cycle, and exact repertoire varies by instrument and degree. Always confirm the current, official requirements before you prepare: Bard official audition page
Frequently asked
Does Bard require a prescreening video for string auditions?
Yes. A prescreening recording (audio or video) must be submitted with the Conservatory application.
When is the Bard string audition deadline?
Prescreening recording and Conservatory application due January 1 (Spring 2026 audition cycle); prescreening notifications emailed in mid-January. Deadlines change each admissions cycle, so confirm the current dates on the official site.
What repertoire does Bard require for strings?
Prescreen: a movement from unaccompanied Bach, a movement of a concerto, and a work of the applicant's choice. Final auditions expand this, generally adding contrasting Bach movements and sometimes orchestral excerpts. Recorded, live in-person, and live remote auditions are weighed equally. Always confirm the exact, current list for your instrument and degree on the official requirements page.
How can I practice my Bard prescreen recording?
Record your prescreen excerpt on Orchestra Kingdom and get an Advance, Callback, or Not Yet verdict with scores on tone, intonation, rhythm, tempo, and musicality, the same dimensions a panel weighs, before you submit. Your first take is free, no signup.
Walk into your Bard prescreen knowing you are ready.
Record 30 seconds of your audition excerpt. The panel returns your verdict plus five-dimension scores. First take is free, no signup.
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