2026 School of Music Audition Guidelines




 

2026 Audition Dates
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
9 am - 5 pm (PST)
CalArts Campus
Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
9 am - 5 pm (PST)
CalArts Campus
Saturday, Feb . 7, 2026
9 am - 5 pm (PST)
CalArts Campus
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026
9 am - 5 pm (PST)
CalArts Campus

Prospective students must complete all Admissions Requirements as well as the program portfolio and audition requirements to be considered for admission.

Applicants applying to the Instrumental Arts, VoiceArts, or Performer-Composer BFA and MFA programs are required to participate in an in-person audition/interview. The audition is a chance for our faculty to get to know you and to ask and answer questions. You may present materials from your portfolio or new pieces at the audition.

After submitting your application, you will gain access to sign up for an audition on one of the listed dates below. We will then contact you with an audition time and more information about the audition. If you cannot attend an in-person interview/audition, we will treat your portfolio as your audition, and, if needed by our faculty, we will contact you about scheduling a 15-minute virtual interview. It is the responsibility of the applicant to schedule an audition and to complete all of the application requirements.


The Composition & Experimental Sound Practices, Experimental Pop, Jazz, Music Technology, and World Music BFA and MFA programs do not hold required auditions. We will review your application, and, if needed by our faculty, we will contact you about scheduling a 15-minute virtual interview.

Please contact Julie Reames (jreames@calarts.edu) with any questions about auditions, interviews, or the School of Music's programs.


Register for your audition:

On Campus Auditions

Instrumental Arts Auditions

Performer-Composer Auditions

Voice Arts Auditions