Schedule a Music or Theatre Audition
On-campus auditions for Music and Theatre will be available on Friday, February 7, 2025.
MUSIC AUDITIONS
We welcome all musicians to SPU Music regardless of genre, background, and experience.
Applicants will provide a music background narrative or résumé at their audition.
Vocalists. Please prepare two songs that are arranged for voice with piano accompaniment. These can be of any genre, but we recommend a diversity of genres be it art song, opera, theatre, musical theatre, or other contemporary styles. A pianist will be provided for you. Please also bring your music narrative/résumé to the audition.
Pianists and instrumentalists. For the audition, students will prepare two pieces that best represent the student's musical skills and personality. Due to our limited time together, you will only play about five minutes of each work. An excerpt or movement from a longer composition would be acceptable. You are expected to bring your own instrument and will be performing unaccompanied unless you would prefer to bring a play-a-long set up. Please also bring your music narrative/résumé to the audition.
THEATRE AUDITIONS
Acting. Present two contrasting monologues of your choice, totaling approximately three minutes. 16 bars of an a capella musical theatre song are welcome but not required. Bring a printed theatre résumé and a photo (senior picture, head shot, etc.).
Theatre Production and Design. Please bring a portfolio of three to five pieces (photos, drawings, etc.) that best represent any design or technical work you have completed in scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, or props and be prepared to discuss your work. Stage Managers should bring a prompt book and/or documents that illustrate your organization and work in rehearsals and production.
VISUAL ART PORTFOLIO REVIEW
All Visual Art portfolios must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on February 17, 2025 for scholarship evaluation. Students will complete the electronic audition form and include a link to an online portfolio that is publicly accessible, containing a portfolio of 8 to 10 pieces. Faculty members are interested in works that span some time and show artistic development. If possible, please highlight work done in more than one medium. Portfolio submissions featuring long form films are not eligible to be considered for these scholarships. If you have questions about this requirement please contact the Chair of the Art Department.
MUSIC ELECTRONIC AUDITIONS
Electronic submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on February 17, 2025. To audition, submit our electronic audition form.
Provide a link to an online performance that is publicly accessible (a site that does not require a password or permissions). Performances must be from the last 12 months. Your performance may use a video sharing service such as YouTube or Vimeo ("unlisted" or "private" settings are acceptable as long as the link in the portfolio site works for anyone who has the link).
Please record in a well-lit location, and ensure that your whole body is in the frame. Please do not edit recordings or include effects (such as reverb). For details on audition requirements, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
THEATRE ELECTRONIC AUDITIONS
Electronic submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on February 17, 2025. To audition, submit our electronic audition form.
Theatre Performance. Provide a link to your audition performance pieces that is publicly accessible (a site that does not require a password or permissions). Your performance may use a video sharing service such as YouTube or Vimeo ("unlisted" or "private" settings are acceptable as long as it works for anyone who has the link).
Theatre Production and Design. Provide a link to an online portfolio that is publicly accessible (a site that does not require a password or permissions). You can create a simple portfolio using free services like WIX and Weebly. Designers should include 3-5 pieces that best represent any design or technical work you have completed (photos and support drawings or documents). Stage Managers should include at least one prompt book and/or any documents that illustrate your organization and work in rehearsals and production.
Please record in a well-lit location, and ensure that your whole body is in the frame. Please do not edit recordings or include effects (such as reverb). For details on audition requirements, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.