Vocal Music at UVA
ARTS SUPPLEMENT FOR UVA APPLICANTS:
Students who exhibit truly exceptional talent in music may submit a supplemental Music Portfolio through the Common Application. Music portfolios are reviewed by Music Department faculty members. The Music Portfolio is an optional part of the application process and is intended for those who plan to engage seriously in the Music Department as students. Completed Music Portfolio evaluations are shared with the admission committee and are considered as part of the overall application review.
CLASSICAL VOICE
All submissions must adhere to the following guidelines and be submitted by the appropriate decision deadline to guarantee a review. All audio or video recordings must be "live" recordings without overdubs or edits. For more information on how to submit your Music Supplement, please visit the Music Department guidelines page.
Three Selections Required:
- One Italian art song or aria (can substitute German or French)
- One English language art song or aria
- One song, aria, folk song, or musical theater selection of the student's choice.
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VOICE LESSONS AT UVA:
Music instruction is offered for credit on all instruments and voice; registration takes place at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. For information on ensemble performance opportunities in the department, visit our auditions website. Grades for private instruction are calculated in your GPA and will appear on your UVA transcript. Full-time UVA students may apply the credit hours from music lessons to their degree program, however, you may only apply up to 16 music performance credits (including all MUBD, MUEN, and MUPF courses) toward the 120 hours required for graduation.
The University of Virginia Department of Music holds placement auditions for study with members of the Classical / Music Theater Voice Faculty. Vocal auditions are held for placement purposes and are reviewed by members of the Classical/ Music Theater Voice Faculty. You are welcome to request a particular teacher (space provided on your completed audition form) and we will do our best to honor all such requests. Biographical listings for all voice faculty can be found at http://music.virginia.edu/faculty/lessons. Contact the Vocal Coordinator, Pamela Beasley at [email protected] to be assigned an audition time slot!
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