Rochester, NY
Eastman string audition requirements
Eastman School of Music requires violin, viola, cello, double bass applicants to prepare a focused audition program. Yes for violin, viola, and cello (video, due December 1). No prescreen for double bass. 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: Eastman official audition page
Frequently asked
Does Eastman require a prescreening video for string auditions?
Yes for violin, viola, and cello (video, due December 1). No prescreen for double bass.
When is the Eastman string audition deadline?
Prescreen due December 1; double bass recorded uploads due February 1. Deadlines change each admissions cycle, so confirm the current dates on the official site.
What repertoire does Eastman require for strings?
For violin undergrad, one concerto movement (not slow) and one movement of solo Bach. Live auditions add an etude and three-octave scales and arpeggios. Always confirm the exact, current list for your instrument and degree on the official requirements page.
How can I practice my Eastman 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 Eastman 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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