Audition Requirements

All programs require a prescreening video recording or portfolio due at the online application deadline of December 1. Follow the repertoire and instructions below closely. Applicants who advance through the prescreening round will be invited to audition live at NEC or, in select situations, submit a final audition recording.

Please review the NEC audition/portfolio requirements for your major. Each piece or movement must be performed in a single, unedited take (with the exception of Contemporary Musical Arts recordings).

Each piece or movement should be submitted as a separate file (unless otherwise specified) and clearly labeled with: composer’s name, title of work, and movement (if applicable).

It is not necessary to submit a professionally produced recording, but the sound quality should be very good.

Applicants should make sure that proper lighting is used and that the camera shows full range of movement and use of instrument.