Students who demonstrate excellent musicianship in their audition are eligible to earn music scholarships to participate in our Commercial Music Ensembles and Worship Bands. Singers are encouraged to also apply for voice (choral) auditions.
In Person Audition
In person auditions are the preferred method. Voice auditions are available most M/W at 3:10 pm by arrangement. Make arrangements through [email protected].
- Perform two songs of contrasting styles. Your song choices should allow you to demonstrate versatility, performance excellence and artistry.
- You may be asked to perform additional material in order to demonstrate sight-reading ability or ability to perform multiple styles.
- Singers, may accompany themselves or if they submit chord charts or sheet music, an accompanist will be provided.
- Guitarists & Bassists, bring instruments unless prior arrangement is made.
- Drummers, bring sticks. Concordia University Irvine will provide amplifiers, drums, cymbals and keyboards.
- Other offerings are available during your visit to Concordia University Irvine. The Music Department is happy to help arrange campus tours, financial aid sessions, admission counselor meetings, and meetings with professors. Contact [email protected] with requests.
Video Audition & Online Meeting
If you are unable to visit in-person, video auditions are available by video submission.
- Upload video to a video hosting site (like YouTube) and email link(s) to [email protected] (Please do not attach videos to emails).
- Perform two songs of contrasting styles. Your song choices should allow you to demonstrate versatility, performance excellence and artistry.
- In your video, briefly tell us about yourself, your musical experience, and your future musical goals.
- Meet the music faculty via webchat to learn more about the program. Contact [email protected] to arrange.
Deadlines
Auditions are submitted on an on-going basis. It is recommended that applicants complete their scholarship audition before March 31 for Fall Enrollment and to maximize scholarship award potential. If submitted after that date, auditions are still accepted, but funds may be limited.