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Blair (Vanderbilt) string audition requirements
Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University requires violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp applicants to prepare a focused audition program. Yes. All applicants must complete a prescreening video; prescreen requirements are the same regardless of intended major. The fastest way to get your take to standard is to fix the passage that is holding it back, 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: Blair (Vanderbilt) official audition page
Frequently asked
Does Blair (Vanderbilt) require a prescreening video for string auditions?
Yes. All applicants must complete a prescreening video; prescreen requirements are the same regardless of intended major.
When is the Blair (Vanderbilt) string audition deadline?
Completed application (Vanderbilt application, Blair application, and prescreening materials) due January 1, 2026; priority deadline December 1, 2025. Deadlines change each admissions cycle, so confirm the current dates on the official site.
What repertoire does Blair (Vanderbilt) require for strings?
Violin: first or third movement of a standard concerto, two contrasting movements of a Bach solo sonata or partita, and one Paganini caprice. Viola and cello use a parallel Bach plus concerto shape, with the live audition adding an etude or short work. Double bass: two contrasting solo pieces plus two standard orchestral excerpts. Always confirm the exact, current list for your instrument and degree on the official requirements page.
How can I practice my Blair (Vanderbilt) prescreen recording?
Practice it with the teacher first, free, no signup. Talk through your Blair (Vanderbilt) prescreen excerpt, get the one specific fix that is actually costing you points, then record it again before you submit.
Something in your Blair (Vanderbilt) program not holding?
Tell the teacher which passage it is and what goes wrong in it. Real fix in 30 seconds. Free to try, no card.
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