Join us for bassoon auditions

Bassoon Lesson

Undergraduate audition days

  • Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
  • Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026

Submission deadline: All undergraduate applications must be submitted by Feb. 1, 2026

Graduate audition days

  • Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
  • Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026

Submission deadline: All graduate applications must be submitted by Dec. 1, 2025

Undergraduate bassoon auditions

Prescreening

No prescreening is required. 

Preparation requirements

Candidates should prepare three contrasting selections that highlight their strengths and musicality. We encourage you to choose pieces you truly enjoy playing—music that best reflects who you are as a musician. The audition will be in a lesson-style format and will last about 30 minutes.

Time requirement

Audition materials should be thoroughly prepared and approximately 10 to 15 minutes in length.

Accompaniment

No accompaniment is required.

Technical requirements

One etude showing the applicant's level of technical and musical ability.

Repertoire

There is no required repertoire. Applicants are encouraged to choose a varied program that showcases both their strengths and their musical personality. Select music that you feel best represents you as a performer. You are welcome to mix standard repertoire with personal favorites. If you would like guidance or repertoire suggestions, please contact Professor Benjamin Coelho.

Judging criteria

Auditions will be judged on current technical and expressive abilities, the potential for growth, and the desire to learn.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the audition and the number of applicants, we will not be able to provide individual comments. All decisions made will be final.

FAQs

  1. When am I considered for scholarship?
    • You are considered for scholarship at the time of audition. You will be notified via formal letter about your audition results and music scholarship results in early March.
  2. When will I hear about my results?
    • You will be notified via formal letter about your audition results and music scholarship results in early March

Graduate bassoon auditions

Prescreening

No prescreening is required.

Preparation requirements

Candidates should prepare four contrasting selections that demonstrate a high level of technical ability, musical artistry, and stylistic range. Choose repertoire that not only shows your strengths but also reflects the music you feel most connected to. The audition will be conducted in a lesson-style format and will last approximately 30 minutes. All graduate applicants seeking consideration for assistantships, fellowships, and music scholarships are required to audition on one of the designated audition days. If this is not possible, alternate arrangements must be made directly with Professor Benjamin Coelho.

Time requirement

Audition materials should be thoroughly prepared and approximately 20 to 25 minutes in length.

Accompaniment

No accompaniment is required.

Technical requirements

  • One etude demonstrating the applicant's level of technical and musical ability
  • A complete work of artistic and technical difficulty from the advanced solo repertoire

Repertoire

There is no required repertoire. Applicants are encouraged to choose a varied program that showcases both their strengths and their musical personality. Select music that you feel best represents you as a performer. You are welcome to mix standard repertoire with personal favorites. If you would like guidance or repertoire suggestions, please contact Professor Benjamin Coelho.

Judging criteria

  • Auditions will be judged on current technical and expressive abilities, the potential for growth, and the desire to learn.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of the audition and number of applicants, we will not be able to provide individual comments. All decisions made will be final.

FAQs

  1. When will I hear about my results?
    • You will be notified via formal letter about your audition results in early March

Questions?

Portrait of Benjamin Coelho

Benjamin Coelho

Title/Position
Bassoon
Professor
Associate Director of Graduate Studies