New York, NY
MSM string audition requirements
Manhattan 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). Double bass goes straight to a live audition. 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: MSM official audition page
Frequently asked
Does MSM require a prescreening video for string auditions?
Yes for violin, viola, and cello (video, due December 1). Double bass goes straight to a live audition.
When is the MSM string audition deadline?
Prescreen due December 1. Deadlines change each admissions cycle, so confirm the current dates on the official site.
What repertoire does MSM require for strings?
For violin BM, a concerto movement plus two contrasting movements of solo Bach. Graduate levels add more concerto and choice movements. Always confirm the exact, current list for your instrument and degree on the official requirements page.
How can I practice my MSM prescreen recording?
Practice it with the teacher first, free, no signup. Talk through your MSM prescreen excerpt, get the one specific fix that is actually costing you points, then record it again before you submit.
Something in your MSM 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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