Music Production: Composition/Arrangement Audition Registration

Instructions

Only intended Music majors must audition with their major instrument/voice before a panel of music department faculty for acceptance into the Department of Music. We encourage all students to apply before auditioning, as well as review the audition process and requirements. Please note: There are different audition requirements for students interested in pursuing a major other than Music Production.

Non Music Majors: Performance opportunities are open to all students, regardless of major. Ensemble auditions are held during the first week of the fall semester. Learn more here.

Submit this form with YouTube Music links to your two original compositions/arrangements at least 2 weeks prior to your preferred audition date.

Composition/Arrangement Guidelines

Please meet the following criteria:

Each piece should be between 2-3 minutes in length.
The pieces should be of contrasting styles.
Compositions must be produced using a combination of MIDI and live audio tracks.
Upload your pieces to YouTube Music and paste the links in the designated space at the bottom of this form. Please upload your tracks in the highest quality setting possible to ensure the best listening experience for our faculty. Instructions on how to upload files to YouTube Music can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Music Admission, Gayle Bisesi, via email at music.admission@elmhurst.edu or call (630) 617-3524.

Demographic Information

First Name

Preferred Name (Optional)

Last Name

Birthdate

Pronouns (Optional)

If other, please type your pronouns below:

Email Address

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Academic Information

Current School

eNumber (Include 0 and no E) eg. 0123456, if applicable

Intended Music Major

Student Type

Elmhurst Admission Status

Do you play any instruments?

Yes

No

Primary Instrument

Please Enter Your Primary Instrument

Secondary Instrument (If applicable)

Please Enter Your Secondary Instrument (If applicable)

Music Teacher (Full Name)

Private Lesson Instructor (Full Name)

Audition Information

Preferred Audition Date

If you selected other, please list three (3) alternate dates and times for your audition that would fit your schedule. These alternate dates must be during the week - NO weekends. Your confirmation email will list the date and time that our faculty panel has selected from the options you provided.

Example dates and times: Monday, February 12 (11 am-4pm), Tuesday, February 13 (12-2 pm), Friday, February 16 (10 am-2:00 pm)

Alternate Date One

Alternate Time One (please include am/pm)

Alternate Date Two

Alternate Time Two (please include am/pm)

Alternate Date Three

Alternate Time Three (please include am/pm)

Will you need an amplifier or additional equipment for your audition?

Yes

No

Please list all equipment you will need:

Will you need a complimentary Elmhurst University accompanist?

Yes

No

Will you be performing with a pre-recorded accompaniment track?

Yes

No

Will you need a CD player or a cable to plug in your digital device? Please list equipment below.

On the day of your audition:

You must bring with you the full DAW production and stereo Mp3 renderings of each production on a portable drive (flash). In order to avoid compatibility issues, it is strongly suggested that you bring your production on your own laptop. If this is not possible, the DAW production should be submitted in advance to ensure playability. Please email music.admission@elmhurst.edu for further instructions.

Composition/Arrangement Links