Students in this degree are expected to be songwriters and arrangers. Please prepare two tunes to reflect as much original composition and/or arranging as possible for 你的 audition. Your performance should show as much dynamism in range of writing and performance as you can.

• Perform 2 songs in varied styles——记住了
• Pieces/songs may be original or cover material
• Use effects pedals sparingly- We are interested in what you can do with the instrument alone
• Be prepared to improvise, read music (notation and chord charts) and play scales
• An amplifier will be provided for on-campus auditions

For students auditioning virtually, you must have the following:

正确的地方:

• A quiet, private area where you can audition undisturbed

合适的设备:

• A strong internet connection
• A laptop or desktop with a webcam
• A USB microphone is highly recommended: 蓝色的雪球 or 蓝色的雪花 是可负担的选择吗?.

合适的时机:

• Be prepared 5-10 minutes in advance of 你的 scheduled audition time
• Double check 你的 time zone: All auditions are held in Central Time. 如果你在太平洋, 山, Eastern Time or another international time zone, you’ll need to plan for the time difference.

Students in this degree are expected to be songwriters and arrangers. Please prepare two tunes to reflect as much original composition and/or arranging as possible for 你的 audition. Your performance should show as much dynamism in range of writing and performance as you can.

• Perform 2 pieces/songs that showcase 你的 ability to play in various popular styles: Rock, 恐慌, 雷鬼音乐, 摇摆不定的, 巴萨诺瓦, 等.——记住了
• Use effects pedals sparingly- We are interested in what you can do with the instrument alone
• Be prepared to improvise, read music (notation and chord charts) and play scales
• An amplifier will be provided for on-campus auditions

For students auditioning virtually, you must have the following:

正确的地方:

• A quiet, private area where you can audition undisturbed

合适的设备:

• A strong internet connection
• A laptop or desktop with a webcam
• A USB microphone is highly recommended: 蓝色的雪球 or 蓝色的雪花 是可负担的选择吗?.

合适的时机:

• Be prepared 5-10 minutes in advance of 你的 scheduled audition time
• Double check 你的 time zone: All auditions are held in Central Time. 如果你在太平洋, 山, Eastern Time or another international time zone, you’ll need to plan for the time difference.

Students in this degree are expected to be songwriters and arrangers. Please prepare two tunes to reflect as much original composition and/or arranging as possible for 你的 audition. Your performance should show as much dynamism in range of writing and performance as you can.

• Perform 2 pieces/songs that showcase 你的 ability to play in various popular styles: Rock, 恐慌, 雷鬼音乐, 摇摆不定的, 巴萨诺瓦, 等.——记住了
• Be prepared to solo in different styles, read music and test 你的 rhythm
• A drum set is provided for on-campus auditions- Applicants are advised to bring their own cymbals, 嗨，离合器和圈套

For students auditioning virtually, you must have the following:

正确的地方:

• A quiet, private area where you can audition undisturbed

合适的设备:

• A strong internet connection
• A laptop or desktop with a webcam
• A USB microphone is highly recommended: 蓝色的雪球 or 蓝色的雪花 是可负担的选择吗?.

合适的时机:

• Be prepared 5-10 minutes in advance of 你的 scheduled audition time
• Double check 你的 time zone: All auditions are held in Central Time. 如果你在太平洋, 山, Eastern Time or another international time zone, you’ll need to plan for the time difference.

Students in this degree are expected to be songwriters and arrangers. Please prepare two tunes to reflect as much original composition and/or arranging as possible for 你的 audition. Your performance should show as much dynamism in range of writing and performance as you can.

• Perform 2 pieces/songs that showcase 你的 ability to both perform solo tunes and to accompany——记住了
• Be prepared to improvise, read music (notation and chord charts), play scales and arpeggios
• An electronic weighted keyboard with a pedal and amplification will be provided for on-campus auditions

For students auditioning virtually, you must have the following:

正确的地方:

• A quiet, private area where you can audition undisturbed

合适的设备:

• A strong internet connection
• A laptop or desktop with a webcam
• A USB microphone is highly recommended: 蓝色的雪球 or 蓝色的雪花 是可负担的选择吗?.

合适的时机:

• Be prepared 5-10 minutes in advance of 你的 scheduled audition time
• Double check 你的 time zone: All auditions are held in Central Time. 如果你在太平洋, 山, Eastern Time or another international time zone, you’ll need to plan for the time difference.

All applicants will be briefly interviewed in a conversational style: Be prepared to speak about 你的 musical training, recordings or performances outside of school projects that you've been a part of, 其他的成就, and what you intend to get out of with a degree in commercial music making from Loyola. 

For students auditioning virtually, you must have the following:

正确的地方:

• A quiet, private area where you can audition undisturbed

合适的设备:

• A strong internet connection
• A laptop or desktop with a webcam
• A USB microphone is highly recommended: 蓝色的雪球 or 蓝色的雪花 是可负担的选择吗?.

合适的时机:

• Be prepared 5-10 minutes in advance of 你的 scheduled audition time
• Double check 你的 time zone: All auditions are held in Central Time. 如果你在太平洋, 山, Eastern Time or another international time zone, you’ll need to plan for the time difference.