Alabama School of the Arts

Audition

To audition for the Alabama School of the Arts at the University of Mobile, first apply to the university and then submit the appropriate Audition Interest Form for your program level. Once completed, schedule your audition on one of the designated dates or request a weekday audition if needed. Audition requirements vary by area—such as vocal, instrumental, theatre, or production—and may include live or approved video submissions.

Undergraduate Masters Doctorate
AUDITION PROCESS
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Step 1: Apply to UM

The University of Mobile and the Alabama School of the Arts require that all students submit an admission application prior to auditioning.

Apply to UM
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AUDITION PROCESS
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Step 2: Audition

Fill out the interest from today to begin and schedule your audition.

Undergraduate Audition Interest Form Graduate Audition Interest Form Doctoral Audition Interest Form
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Meet Your Auditions & Scholarship Coordinators

251.442.2420 airvin@umobile.edu
Alayah Irvin

Audition and Scholarship Coordinator, Alabama School of the Arts

Contact

251.442.2373 svalentin@umobile.edu
Shadoe Valentin

Coordinator of ASOTA Graduate Admissions Assistantships, Director of Production and Administration, Alabama School of the Arts

Contact

Audition Requirements

Instrumentalists

Orchestral Instruments

(Brass, Percussion, Strings, Woodwinds)

Your audition can consist of All-State, All-District or All-County music that demonstrates tone quality, musicianship and technique.  We will also ask you to perform 2 flat scales and 2 sharp scales of your choosing, and any other prepared materials that showcase your skill set.  Please request an audition packet of music from Mr. Kenn Hughes (khughes@umobile.edu) if you do not have the aforementioned materials.  Sight reading will also be included.

Our UM Honor Band is scheduled for Feb. 1-3, 2024. Seniors in high school who attend Honor Band  can audition for both the Honor Band and an ASOTA Music Scholarship at the same time.

Piano

Bachelor of Music in Piano (current requirements)

Please select one piece from each contrasting style:

  1. Baroque
  2. Classical Sonata (one movement)
  3. Romantic or Contemporary

Master of Music in Piano (current requirements)

Please select one piece from each contrasting style:

  1. Baroque
  2. Classical Sonata (all movements)
  3. Romantic
  4. Contemporary

*For your audition, please offer a total of 4 selections.

Rhythm

(Keyboard, Bass, Drum set, Guitar)

You should be able to read a chord chart, rhythm chart, or actual printed music, to a click that will be provided. Also come with a prepared piece with an accompanist or another musician (bass or drums) or self accompany.

Audition Requirements

Vocalists

Undergraduate Majors (Current Requirements)

Please select TWO contrasting music selections. Feel free to choose from a number of areas: Classical/Art, Hymns, Contemporary, Pop, Jazz, Country, Theatrical, Worship, and/or originally composed selections. Your music selections should display your passions and strongest talent as this is a talent based scholarship. Our auditions are flexible to give you the opportunity to prepare your strongest piece.

If you are in need of an accompanist, please send a pdf file of your music to asotaauditions@umobile.edu. Your music is requested at least 3 days before your audition!

Master of Music in Performance (Voice)

Please select one piece from each category:

  1. 17th or 18th Century song or aria in Italian
  2. Standard operatic aria
  3. German art song
  4. French art song
  5. 20th or 21st century British or American Art song

Please select one piece representing your cognate area or interest:

  1. Musical Theater selection
  2. Operatic aria
  3. Art song

*For your audition, please offer a total of 6 selections. If you are in need of an accompanist, please send a pdf file of your music to asotaauditions@umobile.edu. Your music is requested at least 3 days before your audition!

Doctor of Musical Arts (Voice)

Please select one piece from each category:

  1. 17th or 18th Century song or aria in Italian
  2. Standard operatic aria
  3. German art song
  4. French art song
  5. 20th or 21st century British or American Art song

Please select one piece representing your cognate area or interest:

  1. Musical Theater selection
  2. Operatic aria
  3. Art song

*For your audition, please offer a total of 6 selections. If you are in need of an accompanist, please send a pdf file of your music to asotaauditions@umobile.edu. Your music is requested at least 3 days before your audition!

Undecided & Non-Music Majors

Please select TWO contrasting music selections. Feel free to choose from a number of areas: Classical/Art, Hymns, Contemporary, Pop, Jazz, Country, Theatrical, Worship, and/or originally composed selections. Your music selections should display your passions and strongest talent as this is a talent based scholarship. Our auditions are flexible to give you the opportunity to prepare your strongest piece.

If you are in need of an accompanist, please send a pdf file of your music to asotaauditions@umobile.edu. Your music is requested at least 3 days before your audition!

Audition Requirements

Theatre

BFA in Theatre

The acting audition consists of two contrasting 1 minute contemporary monologues. Be prepared for our faculty to work with you in order to get to know you better!

BFA in Musical Theatre

Prepare two contrasting pieces as well as a 1-minute contemporary monologue. Though you may not sing the entirety of each piece, please be prepared to do so.

Master of Arts in Musical Theatre

2 Contrasting MT songs: 1 Golden Era, 1 Contemporary
2 Contrasting 1 minute monologues
Audition Requirements

Production Technology

Production Technologies

Production Technology students are required to interview for scholarship. Please complete the interest form to schedule your interview and be prepared to discuss previous work experience in lighting, sound, and technology.

Audition Requirements

Small Ensembles

Small Ensembles

The Alabama School of the Arts is proud to offer our students the opportunity to travel with a wide variety of small ensembles. Our ensembles use the talents of instrumentalists and vocalists and regularly travel throughout the Southeast, spreading the gospel through song. Small Ensemble Auditions are by invitation only. These will take place through video submission and instructions will be provided within the invitation to audition for our small ensembles.

Audition requirements for Small Ensembles reflect the same requirements of all Undergraduate Majors – two contrasting selections chosen from different genres. Remember to display your passion and strongest talent, as these ensemble selections are based on talent level. Video submissions provide an opportunity to prepare your best material.

Callbacks are up to the discretion of each ensemble director(s). If chosen, you will be notified in advance and given specific requirements and selections to prepare.

Video Submissions Approved Upon Request

After confirming your eligibility for video submission with your Auditions Coordinator, record yourself fulfilling the appropriate audition requirements based on the requirements listed. Once you’ve completed your recording, upload your video to YouTube. If you do not wish for your video to be public, you may mark your video as “unlisted.” However, we ask that you do not make it “private” because we will not be able to view it.

After recording your audition materials, follow the directions provided for you in your eligibility confirmation email.

For any further questions about video submissions, please contact Alayah Irvin at airvin@umobile.edu.

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