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Strings Auditions & Interviews
Department of Strings
Rackham Graduate Requirements and Dates
Audition Schedule and Application Deadline Dates
General Rackham graduate audition and interview information
Please note: for Fall 2013, there will be no supported position openings for new D.M.A. students in Double Bass or Harp.
A master's degree in the applicant's proposed field of specialization, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for admission to the D.M.A. in Strings Performance.
To apply for admission, all applicants to the D.M.A. must submit an official application, transcripts from all previous education, recommendations, resume, repertoire list, and other materials. The deadline for applications is December 1 for the Fall Term.
International applicants whose language is not English must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or the Michigan English Language Battery (MELAB) score before an audition may be scheduled.
Admission to the doctoral program does not guarantee that the student will ultimately complete the course requirements, become a candidate, or receive the degree. Admission implies only that the applicant has the requisite background and should be given the opportunity to demonstrate his or her ability.
Pre-screening
Applicants to the doctoral program in Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, and Harp must upload by December 1 an unedited video recording of at least three contrasting pieces for preliminary examination before an audition will be scheduled. Complete movements of larger works are acceptable.
The pre-screening video recording requirement is waived for current University of Michigan graduate string majors applying to the D.M.A. program.
Upon a favorable evaluation of this video recording, your resume, repertoire list, and collegiate transcripts, an in-person audition may be scheduled. Doctoral applicants in string performance must audition live in Ann Arbor.
In-person Audition
Applicants to the D.M.A. program in Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, and Harp should prepare three complete works of contrasting nature demonstrating your highest level of artistry. An accompanist is required for all auditions. An accompanist may be supplied by the School if requested in advance and confirmed.
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