Conservatory of MusicInstrumental collaborative pianoAudition guidelines

Conservatory student plays the piano.

The only graduate program in the country with a purely instrumental focus on providing equal exposure to instrumental-keyboard, chamber and orchestral repertoire.

For information regarding audition dates and options, visit the Conservatory of Music application through Acceptd.

Program requirements

A bachelor's degree in piano.

Audition requirements

  • Auditions may be scheduled in-person or virtually.
  • Recorded auditions will be accepted in conjunction with a virtual interview.
  • A complete repertoire list and two letters of recommendation must be submitted prior to the audition. Please note that one of the letters should be from a professional instrumentalist (not a pianist) or singer that has direct experience with the your recent work.
  • COVID-19 accommodation: During social distancing it may be difficult to prepare a collaborative performance. You may choose to use old recordings to meet requirements. You may also email Professor Lisa Leonard to discuss reasonable substitutions for the outlined requirements.