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USC Thornton string audition requirements
USC Thornton School of Music requires violin, viola, cello, double bass applicants to prepare a focused audition program. Yes. An unedited prescreen video of at least 15 minutes, recorded within the last year, is 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: USC Thornton official audition page
Frequently asked
Does USC Thornton require a prescreening video for string auditions?
Yes. An unedited prescreen video of at least 15 minutes, recorded within the last year, is due December 1.
When is the USC Thornton string audition deadline?
Prescreen due December 1; results in late December. Deadlines change each admissions cycle, so confirm the current dates on the official site.
What repertoire does USC Thornton require for strings?
For violin, viola, and cello, a movement of solo Bach, a concerto movement, and a virtuosic piece or caprice of choice. Always confirm the exact, current list for your instrument and degree on the official requirements page.
How can I practice my USC Thornton prescreen recording?
Practice it with the teacher first, free, no signup. Talk through your USC Thornton prescreen excerpt, get the one specific fix that is actually costing you points, then record it again before you submit.
Something in your USC Thornton 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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