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 of Mobile and then submit the appropriate Audition Application 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 are listed below.

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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Step 2: Audition

Schedule your audition and start your journey with Alabama School of the Arts today.

Undergraduate Audition Application Masters Audition Application Doctoral Audition Application
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Step 3: Receive Admissions & Scholarship Decisions

Once your University of Mobile application has been reviewed, you’ll receive your admission decision in the UM Application Portal, followed by your Alabama School of the Arts program decision and any applicable talent-based scholarship award via email.

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AUDITION DATES
2025 Audition Dates
2026 Audition Dates

2025 Audition Dates

NOVEMBER 21ST, 2025

Application Due: November 14
Audition Date: November 21
Admission Decision & Scholarship Offers Released: December 12

2026 Audition Dates

FEBRUARY 6TH, 2026

Application Due: March 31
Audition Date: February 6
Admission Decision & Scholarship Offers Released: February 27

MARCH 22ND, 2026

Application Due: March 15
Audition Date: March 22
Admission Decision & Scholarship Offers Released: April 13

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Scholarships & Funding

In addition to being ranked the #1 College of Music in Alabama (Niche Rankings 2026), the Alabama School of the Arts offers a variety of funding opportunities to help students finance their education. All students accepted into the Alabama School of the Arts are automatically considered for scholarships—awarded up to $25,000 annually—based on their admittance to the University of Mobile, acceptance into ASOTA, and audition or interview.

Instructions for Submitting Audition Materials

All materials including sheet music, accompanist materials, and track support can be emailed to airvin@umobile.edu. These materials need to be submitted no later than 2 weeks prior to your audition date.

Audition Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

B.S. in Music Education – Vocal/Choral

Prepare two memorized selections representing the following:

1. One art song or aria in a foreign language (Chosen from Italian, German, Latin, French, or Spanish)
2. One song from Golden Age/Contemporary Musical Theatre, Contemporary Christian Worship OR One art song or aria in a foreign language (Chosen from Italian, German, Latin, French, or Spanish)

B.M. in Vocal Performance

Prepare two memorized selections representing the following:

1. One art song or aria in a foreign language (Chosen from Italian, German, Latin, French, or Spanish)
2. One song from Golden Age Musical Theatre, Contemporary Christian Worship OR One art song or aria in a foreign language (Chosen from Italian, German, Latin, French, or Spanish)

B.A. in Music - Voice

Prepare two memorized selections representing the following:

1. One art song or aria in a foreign language (Chosen from Italian, German, Latin, French, or Spanish)
2. One song from Golden Age Musical Theatre, Contemporary Christian Worship OR One art song or aria in a foreign language (Chosen from Italian, German, Latin, French, or Spanish)

B.A. in Music – Instrumental (Brass, Woodwind, Percussion)

Prepare the following:

1. All-State, All-District or All-County music that demonstrates tone quality, musicianship and technique.
2. 2 Major Flat scales of your choosing. (memorized)
3. 2 Major Sharp scales of your choosing. (memorized)
4. Sight reading will also be included.

B.A. in Music – Rhythm Section/Commercial Instruments

Prepare the following:

1. Two contrasting selections that demonstrate your musicianship, tone, groove, and stylistic versatility. Choose from styles such as Pop, Rock, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Country, Funk, Blues, or Contemporary Christian.

*Backing tracks or live accompaniment are encouraged but not required.

B.S. in Music Education – Instrumental (Brass, Woodwind, Percussion)

Prepare the following:

1. All-State, All-District or All-County music OR a prepared piece that demonstrations tone quality, musicianship and technique or
2. 2 Major Flat scales of your choosing. (memorized)
3. 2 Major Sharp scales of your choosing. (memorized)
4. Sight reading will also be included.

B.S. in Music Education – Instrumental (Strings)

Prepare the following:

1. One movement by J. S. Bach (unaccompanied sonata, partita or suite) OR One movement from a standard concerto (1st movement preferable) OR comparable études
2. 2 Major Flat scales of your choosing. (memorized) (Three octaves-four notes per bow. Sixths, thirds and octaves)
3. 2 Major Sharp scales of your choosing. (memorized) (Three octaves-four notes per bow. Sixths, thirds and octaves)
4. Sight reading will also be included.

B.M. in Commercial Voice

Prepare two memorized selections of contrasting genres/styles.

1. One song from the following genres/styles: Jazz, Country, Folk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Blues, Soul, Pop, Rock, Metal, Gospel, and Contemporary Christian.
2. One song from the following genres/styles: Jazz, Country, Folk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Blues, Soul, Pop, Rock, Metal, Gospel, and Contemporary Christian.

B.S. in Worship Leadership (Church Ministry, Music Business, Education)

Prepare two memorized selections from the Christian Music genres:

1. One song from the following genres/styles: Gospel, Southern Gospel, Contemporary Christian Music, Traditional Christian Music, or Hymns
2. One song from the following genres/styles: Gospel, Southern Gospel, Contemporary Christian Music, Traditional Christian Music, or Hymns

B.M. in Piano Performance; B.M./M.M. in Piano Performance (5 Year)

Prepare the following:
1. One piece from each of the following contrasting styles: Baroque, Classical Sonata (one movement), Romantic OR Contemporary
2. 2 Major Flat scales of your choosing. (memorized) (2 octaves)
3.2 Major Sharp scales of your choosing.(memorized) (2 octaves)

B.M. in Cello, Violin, Viola, Double Bass Performance

Prepare the following:

1. One movement by J. S. Bach (unaccompanied sonata, partita or suite) OR One movement from a standard concerto (1st movement preferable) OR comparable études
2. 2 Major Flat scales of your choosing. (memorized) (Three octaves-four notes per bow. Sixths, thirds and octaves)
3. 2 Major Sharp scales of your choosing. (memorized) (Three octaves-four notes per bow. Sixths, thirds and octaves)
4. Sight reading will also be included.

B.F.A in Acting

Prepare the following:

1. Two contrasting 1-minute monologues: from the following Theatrical styles: Classical Theatre (Shakespeare etc.), Contemporary, Dramatic, and Comedic.

B.F.A in Musical Theatre

Prepare the following:

1. One 1-minute contemporary monologues.
2. Two contrasting songs from the following contrasting Musical Theatre styles: Golden Age/Operetta, Jazz Standard, Contemporary/Modern, Pop/Rock.

B.S. in Production Technologies

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

Audition Requirements

Minors

Minor in Music – Instrumentalist

Prepare the following:

1. All-State, All-District or All-County music OR a prepared piece that demonstrations tone quality, musicianship and technique
2. 2 Major Flat scales of your choosing. (memorized)
3. 2 Major Sharp scales of your choosing. (memorized)
4. Sight reading will also be included.

Minor in Music – Vocalist

Prepare two memorized selections from the following genres/styles:

1. One song from the following genres/styles: Classical, Jazz, Country, Folk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Blues, Soul, Pop, Rock, Metal, Gospel, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary Christian.
2. One song from the following genres/styles: Classical, Jazz, Country, Folk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Blues, Soul, Pop, Rock, Metal, Gospel, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary Christian.

Minor in Piano

Prepare the following:

1.Two pieces from following contrasting styles: Baroque, Classical Sonata (one movement), Romantic OR Contemporary
2. 1 Major Flat scale of your choosing. (memorized) (2 octaves)
3. 1 Major Sharp scale of your choosing. (memorized) (2 octaves)

Minor in Theatre

Prepare the following:

1. Two contrasting 1-minute monologues: from the following Theatrical styles: Classical Theatre (Shakespeare etc.), Contemporary, Dramatic, and Comedic.

Audition Requirements

Non-Majors

Non-Major – Instrumentalist

Prepare the following:
1. All-State, All-District or All-County music OR a prepared piece that demonstrations tone quality, musicianship and technique
2. 2 Major Flat scales of your choosing. (memorized)
3. 2 Major Sharp scales of your choosing. (memorized)
4. Sight reading will also be included.

Non-Major – Vocalist

Prepare two memorized selections from the following genres/styles:

1. One song from the following genres/styles: Classical, Jazz, Country, Folk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Blues, Soul, Pop, Rock, Metal, Gospel, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary Christian.
2. One song from the following genres/styles: Classical, Jazz, Country, Folk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Blues, Soul, Pop, Rock, Metal, Gospel, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary Christian.

Non-Major - Piano

Prepare the following:

1. Two pieces from following contrasting styles: Baroque, Classical Sonata (one movement), Romantic OR Contemporary
2. 1 Major Flat scale of your choosing. (memorized) (2 octaves)
3. 1 Major Sharp scale of your choosing. (memorized) (2 octaves)

Non-Major - Rhythm

Prepare the following:

1. Two contrasting selections that demonstrate your musicianship, tone, groove, and stylistic versatility. Choose from styles such as Pop, Rock, Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Country, Funk, Blues, or Contemporary Christian.

*Backing tracks or live accompaniment are encouraged but not required.

Audition Requirements

Graduate Programs

M.A. in Musical Theatre

Prepare the following:

1. One Golden Age Musical Theatre Song
2. One Contemporary/Modern Musical Theatre Song
3. Two contrasting 1-minute monologues: from the following Theatrical styles: Classical Theatre (Shakespear etc.), Contemporary, Dramatic, and Comedic.

M.M. in Vocal Performance

Prepare six memorized selections representing the following:

4. 17th or 18th Century song or aria in Italian
5. Standard operatic aria
6. German art song
7. French art song
8. 20th or 21st century British or American Art song
9. Please select one piece representing your cognate area of interest:
• Musical Theatre selection
• Operatic aria
• Art song

M.A. in Worship Leadership & Theology

MAWLT students are required to interview with the Chair of Worship Leadership. Please complete the graduate audition form to schedule your interview.

M.M. in Music Education

MMEDU students are required to interview with the Director of Music Education. Please complete the graduate audition form to schedule your interview.

D.M.A. in Vocal Performance

All DMA Applicants
In addition to completing an application, please submit the following directly to khedlund@umobile.edu:
• One letter of recommendation, sent directly from your recommender
• A writing sample from a previous degree program (preferably a research paper)

Online DMA Auditions
Applicants may submit audition videos via Google Drive or YouTube links to khedlund@umobile.edu
Audition requirements are the same as in-person auditions.

Prepare six memorized selections representing the following:
• 17th or 18th Century song or aria in Italian
• Standard operatic aria
• German art song
• French art song
• 20th or 21st century British or American art song
• One piece representing your cognate area of interest: Musical Theatre selection, Operatic aria, Art song

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

Video submissions will be considered only for candidates unable to come to campus due to extreme distance or comparable extenuating circumstances. Please note the following recorded audition guidelines:

• CD/DVD submissions will not be accepted – upload your recording(s) to YouTube or Vimeo and attach to the application. YouTube videos may be Public or Unlisted, but not Private.
• Recordings must include video (no audio-only recordings, please) and should be unedited.
• Your video must be one continuous video, not separate individual recording.
• Begin each recording facing the camera and introduce yourself and the piece(s) you are about to present.
• Please ensure that recordings are of the highest quality possible and that all audition requirements are uploaded. We do understand that most applicants will not have access to professional recording equipment – faculty will take this into account in their evaluation. Watch/listen to your recordings before you submit them!
• Voice auditions must be accompanied – no a cappella singing, please. Instrumentalists should play unaccompanied.
• Recorded Auditions must be submitted no later than midnight on March 22nd.

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

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

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