Bloomington, IN
IU Jacobs string audition requirements
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music requires violin, viola, cello, double bass applicants to prepare a focused audition program. Yes for violin, viola, and bass; cello prescreen for doctoral applicants only. Due December 1. 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: IU Jacobs official audition page
Frequently asked
Does IU Jacobs require a prescreening video for string auditions?
Yes for violin, viola, and bass; cello prescreen for doctoral applicants only. Due December 1.
When is the IU Jacobs string audition deadline?
Supplemental and prescreen due December 1; recorded audition uploads by February 15. Deadlines change each admissions cycle, so confirm the current dates on the official site.
What repertoire does IU Jacobs require for strings?
For violin undergrad, a first movement of a major concerto with cadenza and two contrasting movements of solo Bach, all from memory. Always confirm the exact, current list for your instrument and degree on the official requirements page.
How can I practice my IU Jacobs prescreen recording?
Practice it with the teacher first, free, no signup. Talk through your IU Jacobs prescreen excerpt, get the one specific fix that is actually costing you points, then record it again before you submit.
Something in your IU Jacobs 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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