Aspirants' Tryouts for Voice Roles
The Oberlin Conservatory, renowned for its prestigious music program, has released the specific details for voice auditions for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Voice applicants are required to submit a screening audition via the Applicant Portal's Audition and Screening Dropbox by December 4, 2024. For the screening, candidates must perform one 17th- or 18th-century Italian art song or aria, and also choose two contrasting selections from French, German, American/English art song; arranged folk song or spiritual; opera or oratorio aria. All works should be performed from memory.
It's worth noting that recordings submitted for the final audition may not be the same as those used for the screening. However, the repertoire performed for screening can be the same as for the final audition, but it does not need to be.
The final audition recordings deadline is February 1, 2025. The Conservatory has scheduled on-campus voice audition dates for February 7, 2026, February 8, 2026, February 14, 2026, and February 15, 2026.
Typically, voice auditions at conservatories require candidates to prepare two or more pieces, often including one piece in a foreign language and a contrasting style. Pieces should showcase vocal range, control, and expressive ability. Auditions also usually involve performing prepared pieces before a panel of faculty, as well as sight-reading and possibly ear tests or vocal range checks.
For precise details on Oberlin Conservatory voice audition repertoire requirements and deadlines, it is best to consult Oberlin's official admissions website or contact their admissions office directly. This information was not found in the current search results.
Pursuing a music education at the Oberlin Conservatory involves a significant amount of learning and self-development, as demonstrated by the screening and final audition requirements for the 2025-2026 academic year. Voice applicants must delve into various art songs, arias, and operas from different eras and cultures to showcase their vocal range and expressive ability.
