Auditions

To be admitted to the Brevard Music Center a student must complete an audition. Most students may audition in person or via recording; exceptions are noted below.

Composers to do not audition but instead submit dossiers of scores and recordings.

2008 National Audition Sites

National auditions for the Brevard Music Center are concluded for 2008.

Recorded Auditions

Any student (except composers) may audition for Brevard Music Center via recording. The format for submission varies according to program, as follows:

• Opera: Students applying to the Janiec Opera Company must send a DVD video.
• YA Voice: Students applying to the Young Artist Voice program must send either a DVD or VHS video.
• Percussionists must send either a DVD or VHS video.
• Composers do not audition but instead send dossiers of scores and recordings.
• All other students submit audio recordings, either by sending an audio CD (not CDROM) or by uploading an MP3 file.

If you are sending a disc or tape, please address the package as follows.

Preparing an Audition Recording

• Make sure that the recording itself manifests the highest possible quality so that your performance can be evaluated successfully.
• Do not edit within a selection or electronically alter the recording.
• If you are preparing an MP3 file for upload, follow the instructions.
• If you are sending a recording to BMC, label the media with your name, instrument, and age, and list your selections. Label the box or case with the same information and include your address.

Do not submit an audition recording until you have started the application process.
No audition recording will be evaluated until the application fee is paid.

With some exceptions (see audition content), auditions should not exceed twelve minutes in length.