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Audition requirements

 

(a) Instruments offered

The following instruments may be presented for the audition:

  • Singing — classical/opera • Contemporary Commercial Music (jazz/pop/music theatre)
  • Choral conducting
  • Woodwind instruments — flute • recorder • clarinet • saxophone • bassoon
  • Brass instruments — trumpet • French horn • trombone • euphonium • tuba
  • String instruments — violin • viola • cello
  • Piano
  • Classical guitar
  • Orchestral percussion

Instruction is not offered in any other instruments or sound engineering/music production or DJing.

 

(b) One or two (or more) instruments

Only one practical instrument is required for the undergraduate music programmes. However, there is the possibility to receive instruction in additional instruments, depending on the skill level already attained. In that case, a full audition must be completed in each additional instrument as well.

 

(c) Audition requirements — Diploma in Music

Two works of different genres/styles and tempos must be recorded for the practical audition.

Please see (f) and (g) below for specific requirements if you audition for Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) or choral conducting.

 

(d) Audition requirements — BA Music & Society

Two works of different genres/styles and tempos of at least UNISA Grade 3 / Royal Schools Grade 4 standard must be recorded for the practical audition.

Please see (f) and (g) below for specific requirements if you audition for Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) or choral conducting.

 

(e) Audition requirements — BMus

Three works of different genres/styles and tempos of at least UNISA Grade 6 / Royal Schools Grade 7 standard must be recorded for the practical audition. Auditions for winds, strings and Classical voice should preferably be with piano accompaniment.

Please see (f) and (g) below for specific requirements if you audition for Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) or choral conducting.

 

(f) Specific audition requirements for Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM)

Applicants who audition for CCM must record two songs (three for BMus) of different genres/styles and tempos, e.g. one ballad, one medium / up-tempo, as well as the prescribed song*. Backing tracks should preferably be used; singing with the artist on a CD is strictly prohibited. Only one song may be sung a capella. No own compositions are allowed.

* The prescribed song is available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YpRGYzKOO_-XvbZ1k9O22DmX5Cxk-GrA?usp=sharing

 

(g) Specific audition requirements for choral conducting

Applicants who audition for choral conducting must conduct and record two prescribed** works, while singing their voice part.

** The prescribed works are available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18DucJnB_IkwRpumDfJFhmjlK1K8yHNeP?usp=sharing

 

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