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Prescreening and Final Auditions:
Video prescreening recordings are required of all Artist Diploma (Institute for Concert Artists) applicants, including NEC students and alumni. Each piece must be performed in a single, unedited take. Each piece should be recorded and uploaded individually, and clearly labeled with the 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 your full range of movement in your performances.
The prescreening and audition program should demonstrate the fullest range of the applicant’s artistry. Please include six to eight opera arias in at least three different languages. Please do not submit oratorios or art songs.
Additionally, submit a short video (no more than 3 minutes) telling us about why you chose this musical program to submit as your prescreening and how it reflects your artistic purpose/values.
Be prepared to answer interview questions with the adjudicating panel after your live audition.
Finalists audition live (with pianists) in Jordan Hall before a jury consisting of external industry colleagues.
Admissions contact:
Claire Paik, Associate Director of Enrollment Management Email
