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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 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: 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?
Practice it with the teacher first, free, no signup. Talk through your Frost (Miami) prescreen excerpt, get the one specific fix that is actually costing you points, then record it again before you submit.
Something in your Frost (Miami) 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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