Auditions
The Music Program at Olivet College is a selective admissions program and students wishing to become a music major or minor must complete an audition for the music faculty. Below is a brief suggestion for what to prepare for auditions. If you have any specific questions, please contact Dr. Ramona Kime at rkime@olivetcollege.edu or 269.749-7692. An accompanist will be provided for you free of charge.
Scheduling Auditions:
While the Music Program generally holds auditions twice a year, students may schedule an audition day and time to suit his/her individual schedule. To schedule an audition, please contact Dr. Ramona Kime at rkime@olivetcollege.edu or 269-749-7692.Vocal Auditions:
Two selections are acceptable. Please choose from the following:
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an artsong in English
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an aria or artsong in a foreign language (Italian, French, German, Spanish)
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an aria from the Oratorio repertory
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musical theatre majors, please prepare 2 contrasting pieces (ballad and up-tempo)
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students may be asked to sightread
Instrumental Auditions:
We hear auditions for piano, all winds, brass, percussion, and guitar. Performers should come prepared to play at least one full-length composition with piano accompaniment, when appropriate, and an etude. Certain transcriptions are acceptable. Students may be asked to play specific scales and/or sightread at their audition. For more specific information or if you have questions, please contact Dr. Ramona Kime at rkime@olivetcollege.edu or 269-749-7692.
