UNDERGRADUATE PRELIMINARY SUBMISSION due December 1, 2024 by 11:59 PM (EST)
Prescreening repertoire is by video submission and may be uploaded in multiple files. Please use the link at the bottom of this page to upload your prescreening materials. There is a $10 fee to use this service.
Voice applicants are also reminded to be aware of the high school requirements for admission to Rice University.
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE REPERTOIRE FOR THE PRESCREENING AND LIVE AUDITION:
- Three classical solos of contrasting style, at least one in English and one in Italian.
- Transfer applicants: Prepare one early Italian song, an aria from an opera or oratorio, and two songs of contrasting style and language. One of your selections must be in English.
The Shepherd School of Music provides an accompanist for the live auditions. There is no accompanist rehearsal before the live auditions, and no need to send music in advance if invited to the live audition.
Auditions will be held on January 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, or 26, 2025.
If you are under the age of 18 at the time of your audition, we will need this form filled out.
