COLLEGIATE STUDENTS

The Audition procedure for incoming undergraduate students in the collegiate program is a two-part process.  All students must submit a pre-screening video before being invited to the live audition dates in December 2022 (ED1) or January/February 2023 (ED2 and Regular Decision).   For full information on the audition and application process, refer to the Blair Admissions page and carefully read all the requirements.  Be sure to take notice of all dates, repertoire, and deadlines!

AUDITION TIPS:

• Dress nicely and present yourself as professionally as possible.

• Come well-prepared. We suggest that students perform their audition repertoire multiple times for friends, family, teachers, etc. before stepping on-stage to audition for college.

• For every studio, there is some element of repertoire choice. Choose repertoire from the list that showcases the best of what you can do. Don’t pick the piece or excerpts that you think you should pick. Choose what will allow you to present your best playing.

PRECOLLEGE AND ADULT STUDENTS (BLAIR ACADEMY)

All Blair Academy students must audition for acceptance into the program. Contact the appropriate faculty for information.

• Horn: Anna Spina (anna.m.spina@vanderbilt.edu)

• Trumpet: Nick Laufer (nicholas.laufer@vanderbilt.edu)

• Trombone: Nick Laufer (nicholas.laufer@vanderbilt.edu)

• Tuba/Euphonium: Bethany Wiese