Admission to the Music Major and Minor
To enroll as a music major or music minor, the student must successfully complete an audition and be accepted to Ashland University.
Audition Procedures
Music major and minor auditions consist of 3 parts: the performance audition, musicianship screening, and an interview.
1. The performance audition: prepare selections as indicated below on your major instrument(s). Please mail or email the accompaniment 2 weeks before the audition. Sightreading and scales will be included for instrumentalists.
2. Musicianship screening: each student will be asked to perform simple music reading exercises, match pitch with their voice, sing simple melodic patterns and execute simple rhythms. To successfully complete the audition, the student must demonstrate the ability to read music in any one clef and with understanding of rhythms.
3. The interview: the faculty will ask each student questions about their training, background, and goals. Students may ask the faculty questions as well.
Placement testing: Some students may be asked to do additional diagnostic testing to determine their placement in music courses. This testing will include piano, sight singing, and music theory.
Choral ensembles: The music major/minor audition normally serves as the audition for the various choral groups (except Chamber Singers).
Joining Music Ensembles
All music ensembles are open to all AU students. Most ensembles require an audition. Some students receive a scholarship called a Participation Grant to be a member of an ensemble. See the Audition Dates page and the Audition Repertoire Page for more information.