Auditions for the 2026-2027 academic year will include a live audition. Audition details vary by area and can be found on the Auditions Repertoire page.
For any questions about audition date availability, please email Conservatory Admissions.
If your program requires an audition, you must select an audition date on your application. Auditions must be performed in the performance area of the major; however, those highly proficient in more than one instrument or an instrument and voice may audition in more than one area.
Review your program requirements, then choose an audition date to select on your application.
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Friday, March 6, 2026
Choral
Orchestral
Wind
Conducting auditions are scheduled independently. All conducting auditions are invitation-only and will be scheduled following review of pre-screen materials. To schedule your conducting audition, email Steven D. Davis or call 816-235-2952. Independently scheduled auditions for areas outside of conducting must be agreed upon and scheduled by the auditioning student and applied faculty member.
Virtual auditions are asynchronous. Those auditioning virtually should email Conservatory Admissions for approval. Those approved to audition virtually should upload video(s) of themselves performing their respective audition repertoire to the portfolio section of their application status page. Virtual audition materials are due by the final audition date.
You must have an application on file by the due date set by your desired program. The deadline for completing and submitting the application for most programs is Dec. 15, 2025. In some cases, those with a late application may be allowed to audition. To request approval to audition with late application, please contact Conservatory Admissions.
All auditions for Fall 2026 must be completed by March 6, 2026 for full scholarship consideration.
Some programs require additional materials outside of the application and audition. Please consult your audition repertoire sheet and the specific program requirements page for full details.
Recorded auditions should be uploaded to your application as part of your Portfolio. To submit your recorded audition, follow these steps:
Please note: The checklist will list your audition video as "received" once admissions staff have confirmed receipt of the materials.
Please review the appropriate audition repertoire sheet for details regarding audition requirements. If you have questions not answered there, please contact us.
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