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Frost (Miami) string audition requirements
Frost School of Music, University of Miami requires violin, viola, cello, double bass applicants to prepare a focused audition program. Yes. Prescreening is required for all applicants; video is required and audio-only files are not accepted. 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: Frost (Miami) official audition page
Frequently asked
Does Frost (Miami) require a prescreening video for string auditions?
Yes. Prescreening is required for all applicants; video is required and audio-only files are not accepted.
When is the Frost (Miami) string audition deadline?
Priority deadline November 1 (Early Action); Regular Decision deadline December 1 (Fall 2026 cycle). Deadlines change each admissions cycle, so confirm the current dates on the official site.
What repertoire does Frost (Miami) require for strings?
A 20-minute recording of at least two selections. Violin: first or third movement of a major concerto plus two contrasting movements of a Bach sonata or partita. Viola and cello use a parallel Bach plus concerto plus etude shape. Double bass: one solo plus two required orchestral excerpts (including Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Scherzo). Editing within a selection and added reverb are not permitted. Always confirm the exact, current list for your instrument and degree on the official requirements page.
How can I practice my Frost (Miami) 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 Frost (Miami) 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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