Audition Information

Each candidate for admission to the University as a music major is required to perform an audition. All candidates are urged to audition in person at Virginia Tech on one of the dates indicated. If you cannot come on any of these dates, please contact Professor David McKee of the Scholarship and Auditions Committee to receive permission to submit a pre-recorded audition.

Audition/Interview Dates for Prospective 2010-2011 Music Majors

Auditions will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 for admission and scholarship, Monday, February 15, 2010 for admission and scholarship, and Saturday, March 20, 2010 for admission only. Only January/February audition results may be considered by the Admissions Office in determination of offers to students. Audition results after March 1 will not be included in their decisions.

Requesting an Audition

All prospective freshmen and transfer music major students must complete the following steps:

• Complete an application to Virginia Tech by January 15
• Complete and submit the Prospective Music Major Application form
• Complete and submit the Undergraduate Audition Request form
• Two letters of recommendation should be mailed at least two weeks prior to your requested audition date to the postal address below.
• Additionally, please submit a brief essay describing your involvement in music as well as your objectives and professional aspirations via email to Maggie Houchins or the postal address below.

You may also mail the forms to:

Auditions and Scholarship Committee
242 Squires – 0240
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061

ALL FORMS (either mailed or on-line) MUST BE RECEIVED TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE DESIRED AUDITION DATE.

We recommend that you also search the Virginia Tech Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for additional scholarship and financial aid information.

If you have any questions or would like to request a printed informational packet be mailed to you, please contact us at Maggie Houchins.