Audition - Conservatory of Performing Arts
Audition information for music majors and the BFA in acting program in the BW Conservatory of Performing Arts.
All performing arts majors must audition for the Conservatory, except for applicants to the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry, or the Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management & Entrepreneurship programs.
The application and audition fee must be submitted by November 1 to audition in November or December and by January 15 to audition in January or February.
Music Major Auditions
There are many opportunities for music majors to audition in person or virtually.
After completing the application for admission and submitting the audition fee or fee waiver through the online applicant portal, you will be asked to request an audition date. Auditions are required for all music majors with the exception of music industry and arts management & entrepreneurship majors.
- The application and audition fee must be submitted by November 1 to audition in November or December and by January 15 to audition in January or February. Applications may be accepted beyond the deadline on a space-available basis. Contact music@airllevant.com for more information.
- Applicants have the option of auditioning in person or virtually. Recorded auditions are also welcome for instrumentalists and classical vocalists. Music theatre applicants will be asked to submit recorded monologue, wildcard, voice and dance videos as well as their headshot, and resume prior to their scheduled live voice audition.
- Applicants cannot select more than one audition date. If the applicant registers for an available audition spot, the applicant cannot also choose to be waitlisted for a different audition date.
Music Majors: Schedule an Audition Date for Fall 2025 Enrollment
Auditions are filled on a first-come basis after the receipt of the application and audition fee or fee waiver, and registration of the audition date through the applicant portal.
The application is available beginning on August 1 and auditions may be reserved through the applicant portal around August 16. Audition spots may fill in advance of the application deadline.
Decision letters regarding your status for admission with BW and the Conservatory are sent by December 10 or March 4, depending on when you audition.
Suggested Repertoire
The compositions listed below are considered suitable for audition. These suggestions are an indication of the degree of achievement expected. Selections should demonstrate your musicianship and technical proficiency, be performed within your capabilities and be thoroughly prepared and convincingly performed.
Pianists and vocalists are required to memorize all selections. Memorization is not required for organ, string, wind, brass, or percussion auditions.
Additional Requirements for Music Majors
Below you'll find additional admission requirements for specific music majors. If you have additional questions, please contact music@airllevant.com.
Acting BFA Auditions
Each year, approximately 17-22 students enroll in the BW Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting major at BW. Auditions are required for all students applying to the acting BFA major.
Live auditions for the acting BFA program will be conducted both in person and virtually. Prepare two contrasting monologues, for example, one comedic and one dramatic. We welcome heightened classical monologues such as Shakespeare, but this is not a requirement. Your two contrasting monologues should not exceed three minutes in total.
Upon completing your monologues, prospective acting students may be invited by faculty to participate in a movement or acting workshop along with their fellow auditionees.
Schedule Your Audition
As you complete the application for admission, you will be asked to request your audition date. Auditions are filled on a first-come basis after the receipt of the application and audition fee. Audition spots may fill well in advance of the application deadlines.
The application and audition fee must be submitted by November 1 to audition in November or December and by January 15 to audition in January or February.
Acting applicants are required to submit a headshot and resume before their live audition experience.
Acting BFA: Schedule an Audition Date for Fall 2025 Enrollment
Admission Decision Notification
Because the application process for the acting BFA major requires an audition, a decision notification regarding your admission status will be sent by December 10 or March 4, depending on when you audition.