Auditions—Supplemental Auditions FAQ
The Supplemental Audition
Students who have an extraordinary talent in music, be it composition or performance, and who are considering continuing their study and practice of music while at Stanford may choose to submit a supplemental audition as part of their application package. This audition is not required, and in no way indicates that applicants intend to major or minor in music, nor is it an audition for departmental ensembles or lessons. Rather, it is a way in which you can demonstrate your non-academic talents to the Office of Admission. If you would like more information about the submission process for supplements, please check the Office of Admission website.
Audition Forms
All supplemental auditions (live or recorded) must be accompanied by (i) the Stanford Fine and Performing Arts Supplement, (ii) a musical résumé, and (iii) a letter of recommendation from your teacher or mentor. No incomplete submissions will be accepted.
Students wishing to request a live audition time must also submit the Live Audition Request form. Live auditions are scheduled on a first come, first served basis; submission of a Live Audition Information form does not guarantee a live audition slot. Please note that we cannot honor requests for specific audition times, as we are constrained by faculty availability.
If
you have questions about the audition process or general questions about
undergraduate opportunities for students in the Department of Music, please
send email to 
Deadlines
Please note that all deadlines for supplemental submissions for non-transfer applicants have passed. We wish you the best of luck in the application process, and want to assure you that, should you be admitted to Stanford, we welcome your participation in the department.
Recorded audition deadlines are below. All dates for materials being sent are postmarked dates.
All materials (the first year application, the Stanford Supplement, and the Stanford Fine and Performing Arts Supplement) must be completed and postmarked by the above deadlines. Transfer applicants may schedule a live audition at any of our live audition dates on a first come, first served basis; see above for information about scheduling live auditions.
Instrument List
The following is a list of instruments for which auditions may be submitted.
If you would like to audition on an instrument not mentioned
here, please call us (650.725.1932) or email to
ask if we can evaluate your audition before you schedule a live audition
or send in a recording.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a supplemental audition? Time, content, where, how, etc.
- Does this audition have any bearing on participation in ensembles or lessons if I am accepted to Stanford?
- How does an audition affect my application for admission?
- Is it better to audition in person or by recording?
- Is it possible to do both types of auditions?
- Should I perform from memory?
- How many auditions may I do?
- Do I have to use an accompanist?
- How long is the audition?
- What style of music should I perform?
- What should the quality of my recording be? Should my CD be made in a studio?
- On what type of media should I submit my audition?
- If I am a composer, what materials should I submit?
- How do I make an appointment for a live audition? When do I get an assigned time?
- Can I request a specific time of day for my live audition?
- Where should I send my Live Audition Request form?
- Where should I send my CD? How do I label it?
- What happens if I miss the deadline for submitting a recorded audition?
