On-campus auditions for students applying early decision will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Dance auditions, plus any alternate music auditions, will be held Monday, December 2, 2024. Recorded auditions/remote interviews are available for select programs.
As a reminder, Early Decision is open to undergraduate applicants only. Please ensure that you are familiar with the Early Decision Information and Obligations.
To make the experience as smooth as possible, we have prepared this information to help you navigate the more routine aspects of your visit, including transportation and lodging.
When you first arrive on campus, come directly to 17 E. Mt. Vernon Place. Walk straight ahead and down the stairs into the Arcade for check-in. From the Parking lot, go to the far corner of the second floor and follow signs saying “Main Entrance,“ “Concert Hall,” “Check-In” or “Arcade.” It’s all the same place. The check-in process is important, even for current Peabody students. If you do not check in, we may mistake you for a “no-show” and re-assign your audition time to someone else.
We are happy to provide an opportunity for you to tour the Peabody Campus and ask questions of our students and admissions staff. If you are unable to join us for the scheduled events, please let us know ahead of time and we will try to accommodate another option.
Audition requirements can be found here. Be on site 45 minutes (and no more than 2 hours) early to warm up. Practice rooms will be available and volunteers will be on site to guide you.
We have asked you to prepare much more music than can be performed in the time allotted for your audition, so expect the faculty to ask for excerpts from your audition repertoire.
“No-shows” create havoc with the audition schedule. If you must cancel your audition/interview, please notify us ASAP. Cancelling your audition typically results in the withdrawal of your application, but we will let you know if there are other options available to you.
Please contact our office ASAP if you have a scheduling conflict. We may not be able to accommodate, but we will do our best to ensure your audition is heard.
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