UNDERGRADUATE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Completed application for admission to Manhattanville College.
2. A short, written music theory placement examination.
3. The performance of three compositions from different periods of music performed on the major performing medium. Pianists and vocalists must perform at least one work from memory. Musical Theatre candidates should perform at least one work from a classical tradition; the other two pieces should come from different productions. Musical Theater applicants should bring a performance resume to the audition.
4. A Music Entrance Audition Form listing the compositions to be performed at the audition must be submitted to the Music Department at least two weeks before the audition date.
5. An accompanist will be provided for vocalists only.

Please note: All CD/DVD submissions must be accompanied by a CD/DVD submission form.

GRADUATE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Completed application for admisssion to the MAT in Music degree program at Manhattanville College.
2. A one-hour written music theory examination (including analysis, figured bass realization, and general fundamentals).
3. A one-hour written music history and literature examination covering significant musical developments, compositions, and key figures from the Renaissance to the Present.
4. The performance of three compositions from different periods of music performed on the major performing medium.
5. A test of sight-reading skills at the piano.
6. A test of sight-singing skills.
7. A test of skills involving the harmonization of a melody at the piano.