The Online Certificate in Performance and Orchestral Audition Preparation is a focused, one-year program designed for serious musicians aiming to succeed in the competitive world of professional orchestras. Built for flexibility without sacrificing depth, this program offers intensive applied instruction on your primary instrument alongside specialized training in orchestral repertoire and audition techniques. Each quarter, you’ll dedicate four credits to developing the precision, musicality, and confidence needed to advance in orchestral auditions.
Whether you're preparing for your first auditions or looking to refine your approach, this certificate delivers the expert guidance, structure, and discipline to help you reach your goals—all within a convenient online format that fits your personal and professional life.
About the Program
Audition Requirements
Applicants must complete the graduate application, schedule a live Zoom interview, and submit a recorded video audition. Please prepare the following, lasting roughly 20 minutes:
- A solo piece of your choice
- Three standard orchestral excerpts of your choice
The Online Certificate in Performance and Orchestral Audition Preparation is available for these instruments:
Degree Requirements
Course Requirements:
- 6 credit hours of MUPR 4000-level Applied Lessons on major instrument (2 credit hours per quarter)
- 6 credit hours of MUPR 4000-level Applied Lessons orchestral repertoire (2 credit hours per quarter)
Non-Course Requirements:
- One traditional solo recital or innovative performance project.
- Juries, as required by the performance area.
- Two Orchestral Audition Juries in Audition Format (Winter and Spring Quarters).
Note: Candidates will normally be enrolled in the Online Certificate program for one year. A candidate may, however, request to remain in school longer with the stipulation that they must enroll in applied performance and orchestral repertoire lesson every quarter, even after the required number of credits have been met.
