University of Maine

Vocal Auditions must be memorized. Bring a list of repertoire studied in the last two years.

Prepare two pieces in differing styles for your audition - one showing technical facility and one stressing fluency, phrasing and lyricism.

Be prepared to sight read in both styles. The Audition Committee will choose music to sight-read.

Music

Mission Statement

The central mission of the Division of Music in the School of Performing Arts is to provide for the education of undergraduate and graduate students majoring in music, as well as that of interested students from the University at large. Through the integration of academics and performance, the division furthers the knowledge and appreciation of music on campus, throughout the state, in the region, and beyond. Primarily, the Division offers the future and present music educators of our state and region degree programs at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. Teaching, service and creative activity are therefore principally focused on the professional degree programs that serve the music education community. In order to further assist our students to attain the goals to which they aspire, we provide the Bachelor of Music degree in performance and the Bachelor of Arts degree. Our Master of Music degree in Music Education with optional emphasis in Conducting serves a vital function for the reaccreditation and promotion of public school music teachers in Maine and in the region. We also offer the Master of Music degree in Performance, providing an additional option for the professional musicians and music educators who seek admission to our School.

The faculty and students of the Division of Music serve as an educational and cultural resource. Our musical and pedagogical skills are available and visible through performance, composition, publication, continuing education efforts and consultation, which keep us actively connected with that population from which our students come and to which they return.

The Music Division is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and works with the UMaine College of Education and Human Development with NCATE and CAEP accreditation.