All applicants in voice are required to submit a screening recording with application materials. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent by the time they enroll at Curtis.
The following format types are accepted:
- Video (.asf, .avi, .flv, .mov, .m4v, .mp4, .mpg, .mvb, .swf, .wmv)
- Images (.bmp, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .tiff)
- Documents (.doc, .pdf, .xls)
Total portfolio size needs to be under 900MB, with a maximum file size of 500 MB. Please upload each piece as its own file.
Screening Repertoire:
Three repertoire selections – one selection in English, one aria, and one selection from German Lieder, Italian, or French art songs from any period. Video recordings should include accompaniment and should show contrast in musical styles and tempos. Please make the best quality recording with the equipment available to you. Pre-recorded accompaniment is acceptable. Applicants will be notified of decisions regarding live auditions after January 5, 2022.
Live Audition Repertoire:
updated 10/15/21
First Round : Live Virtual auditions via Zoom will be January 19-23. Pre-recorded accompaniment is acceptable.
Notification of Final Round LIVE IN-PERSON audition: February 1
Final Round: Live In-Person auditions will happen on March 16-17.
Vocalists who audition live will be asked to perform up to four selections from memory, showing the character and quality of voice and musicianship:
- one selection in English (not a translation)
- three selections from the standard repertoire, German lieder, classic Italian songs, or French and English songs of any period
- an aria from an opera or oratorio