Audition

(Brass, Percussion, Strings, Woodwinds)

Your audition can consist of All-State, All-District or All-County music that demonstrates tone quality, musicianship and technique.  We will also ask you to perform 2 flat scales and 2 sharp scales of your choosing, and any other prepared materials that showcase your skill set.  Please request an audition packet of music from Mr. Kenn Hughes ([email protected]) if you do not have the aforementioned materials.  Sight reading will also be included.

Our UM Honor Band is scheduled for Feb. 4-6, 2021 and we would love for you to participate in that.  We can hold your audition for both the Honor Band and a Music Scholarship/RamCorps at the same time.

Bachelor of Music in Piano (current requirements)

Please select one piece from each contrasting style:

1. Baroque
2. Classical Sonata (one movement)
3. Romantic or Contemporary

Master of Music in Piano (current requirements)

Please select one piece from each contrasting style:

1. Baroque
2. Classical Sonata (all movements)
3. Romantic
4. Contemporary

*For your audition, please offer a total of 4 selections.

(Keyboard, Bass, Drum set, Guitar)

You should be able to read a chord chart, rhythm chart, or actual printed music, to a click that will be provided. Also come with a prepared piece with an accompanist or another musician (bass or drums) or self accompany.

Please select TWO contrasting music selections. Feel free to choose from a number of areas: Classical/Art, Hymns, Contemporary, Pop, Jazz, Country, Theatrical, Worship, and/or originally composed selections. Your music selections should display your passions and strongest talent as this is a talent based scholarship. Our auditions are flexible to give you the opportunity to prepare your strongest piece.

If you are in need of an accompanist, please send a pdf file of your music to [email protected]. Your music is requested at least 3 days before your audition!

Please select TWO contrasting music selections. Feel free to choose from a number of areas: Classical/Art, Hymns, Contemporary, Pop, Jazz, Country, Theatrical, Worship, and/or originally composed selections. Your music selections should display your passions and strongest talent as this is a talent based scholarship. Our auditions are flexible to give you the opportunity to prepare your strongest piece.

If you are in need of an accompanist, please send a pdf file of your music to [email protected]. Your music is requested at least 3 days before your audition!

The acting audition consists of two contrasting 1 minute contemporary monologues. Be prepared for our faculty to work with you in order to get to know you better!

Please be prepared to discuss previous work experience in lighting, sound, and technology.

The Alabama School of the Arts is proud to offer our students the opportunity to travel with a wide variety of small ensembles. Our ensembles use the talents of instrumentalists and vocalists and regularly travel throughout the Southeast, spreading the gospel through song. This year, Small Ensemble Auditions will take place through video submission and can be submitted at any time after your initial Alabama School of the Arts audition.

Audition requirements for Small Ensembles reflect the same requirements of all Undergraduate Majors – two contrasting selections chosen from different genres. Remember to display your passion and strongest talent as these ensemble selections are based on talent level. Video submissions provide an opportunity to prepare your best material.

Callbacks are up to the discretion of each ensemble director(s). If chosen, you will be notified in advance and given specific requirements and selections to prepare.

Please submit all Small Ensemble Audition videos via YouTube link to [email protected].