Information for Incoming Students
Enrollment in University music ensembles (choirs, band, orchestra, jazz ensemble and combos, and/or chamber ensembles) and applied music instruction (music lessons) is open to any qualified DePauw student. Contact the School of Music at 765-658-4380 during normal business hours for further information
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Piano placement auditions
School of Music students: All new music majors for whom piano is not the primary instrument should report to Amanda Hopson, coordinator of keyboard studies, for a conference/audition about placement in piano class or individual lessons. Please be prepared to play one selection that best displays your piano performance ability. Students with no prior piano instruction must still report to Professor Hopson for placement in class piano (please bring a copy of your course schedule).
College of Liberal Arts students: Beginning students should register for MUS 901 (Beginning Class Piano I). Students who wish to continue their piano instruction as part of their college program should audition for placement in private lessons. These students should be prepared to perform one piece that best displays their abilities.
Conferences/auditions will be held in Professor Hopson’s studio, room 0104 of the Green Center for the Performing Arts. There will be a sign-up sheet on the door for conference/audition times
Green Center for the Performing Arts, room 0104
10-11 a.m. – Theory
11 a.m.-noon – Musicianship
Advanced Theory Placement Tests
Students who would like to know whether or not they have the necessary knowledge and skills to be exempted from Theory and/or Musicianship courses must take the relevant test(s) during these times. Students will be expected to demonstrate written and aural skills as well as sight-singing and keyboard proficiency. Please be aware that AP test scores do not count toward exemption from these courses.
Green Center for the Performing Arts, room 1021
10 a.m.-noon
Voice placement auditions
Students who have had no previous instruction in voice should register for MUS 905, Beginning Class Voice I. School of Music students whose secondary instrument is voice and students in the College of Liberal Arts who have not previously studied voice at DePauw and wish to take individual lessons should be prepared to perform one song that best displays their vocal accomplishments. An accompanist will be provided. For more information, contact Caroline B. Smith, voice area coordinator. There will be an audition sign-up sheet (with individual appointment times) posted outside room 0111 of the Green Center for the Performing Arts.
Green Center for the Performing Arts, room 0111
10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-8 p.m.
Music ensemble auditions
Ensembles are open to all students by audition. Students in the School of Music must participate on their primary instrument (voice, horn, flute, etc.) in at least one major ensemble (band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, chamber singers, chorus). For students in the College of Liberal Arts, participation in ensembles may be applied toward Arts and Humanities area requirements. Audition requirements can be found here. Please review these prior to arriving on campus. Audition sign-up sheets (with individual appointment times) will be posted outside of the following offices:
University Band
Green Center for the Performing Arts,
room 1116
University Orchestra
Green Center for the Performing Arts,
room 1117
Jazz Ensemble
Green Center for the Performing Arts,
room 0170
Chamber Singers and University Chorus
Green Center for the Performing Arts,
room 0112