Online Preliminary Submission due December 1, 2023 by 11:59 PM (EST)
Please use the link at the bottom of this page to upload your prescreening materials in multiple files. There is a $10 fee to use this service. If you have not heard from us by January 4, 2024, please email us.
Viola applicants are also reminded to be aware of the high school requirements for admission to Rice University.
Required preliminary repertoire is by video submission
- Two contrasting movements from a Bach solo cello suite or violin sonata or partita
- One movement from a Classical or major concerto
Required audition repertoire
- Two contrasting movements from a Bach solo cello suite or violin sonata or partita
- One movement of a Classical or major concerto
- One movement of a contrasting work
It is recommended that the Bach and concerto be memorized. No accompanist is needed or desired for the audition.
Auditions dates are January 29, February 2 or 12, 2024.
If you are under the age of 18 at the time of your audition, we will need this form filled out.