Doctor Of Musical Arts in Performance: Voice

The Doctor Of Musical Arts In Performance curriculum carefully balances the refinement of performance skills with a solid academic foundation. The degree is designed to better enable a three-year completion while positioning graduates for career success in higher education. Targeted course work in music performance, career skills navigation, music literature and theory provide the necessary skills to be a successful 21st century artist-teacher.

• Video recordings (mp4 or wmv) of two selections in contrasting styles performed from memory with live accompaniment (preferred) or backing track. One selection must be in English, and the other must be in a second language of the applicant’s choosing. Recordings must be video and must show the applicant performing. Audio-only recordings will not be accepted.

The firm deadline for prescreening materials submission is January 15, 2025.

Applicants who pass the recorded prescreening will be invited to register for an audition. You will not be able to register for an audition before successfully completing your prescreening.

D.M.A. In Performance: Voice
Audition Requirements

• Invited applicants must present a 20-minute recital of stylistically and historically balanced content. Before the audition, applicants are required to submit a program of the works they will perform. The committee may then choose to hear complete works or ask for specific sections.
• The committee may then choose to hear complete works or ask for specific sections.
• A minimum of three languages must be represented.
• Both operatic and art song repertoire may be presented.
• Memorization is required.
• Invited singers auditioning on campus or during a virtual audition day must audition with live accompaniment and are encouraged to provide their own accompanist. Applicants will be provided an accompanist.

D.M.A. In Performance: Voice
Register for Your Audition

Applicants who pass the recorded prescreening will be invited to register for an audition. You will not be able to register for an audition before successfully completing your prescreening.

Audition dates are limited and may close well in advance of the audition date. Applicants who pass the recorded prescreening will be invited to register for an audition through the Application Portal. You will not be able to register for an audition before successfully completing your prescreening. All audition and interview confirmation materials can be accessed in the Application Portal and via the email listed on the application. The firm deadline to register for a Graduate Audition is February 1, 2025.

• Friday, February 7, 2025 – Shenandoah Main Campus, Winchester, VA
• Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Virtual Only
  

  For the virtual audition, you will need to submit recorded audition videos following your program guidelines and attend a live virtual interview.

• Monday, February 17, 2025 – Shenandoah Main Campus, Winchester, VA

Admission decisions are not made until all application materials are received and the audition has been completed.