- Centenary College, Hurley School of Music
- LSU School of Music
- Louisiana College Department of Music
- Louisiana Tech School of Music
- Loyola University New Orleans, College of Music and Media
- McNeese State University Department of Performing Arts
- Nicholls State University
- Northwestern State University Department of Creative and Performing Arts
- Southeastern Louisiana University Department of Music
- Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge
- University of Louisiana Lafayette School of Music
- University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts
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Hurley School of Music at Centenary College |
Audition Information:
Information, FAQ Sheet, Audition Requirements, etc. can be found here.
Information:
Centenary College of Louisiana
2911 Centenary Boulevard Shreveport, LA 71104
318-869-5011
Hurley School of Music at Centenary College
Dr. Cory Wikan
Acting Dean & Hurley Endowed Chair
Email: [email protected]
318-869-5235
Department Contact Information:
Dr. Dave Hobson |
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Dr. Cory Wikan |
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Tom Hundemer |
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Dan Santelices |
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LSU School of Music |
National Audition Days:
- Saturday January 30, 2021
- Saturday February 6, 2021
These audition days will conduct auditions in-person, unless they are auditioning for flute or composition, which will hold the auditions virtually due to faculty preference.
Information:
Alexia Perez
School of Music Recruiter
[email protected]
LSU Music Admissions
[email protected]
Department Contact Information:
Note: Some emails are department emails and some are to specific professors.
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Professor Dickson and Professor Davis |
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Jazz |
Professor Stone |
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Piano |
Professor Pike |
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Louisiana College |
Scholarship Audition Dates:
- Scholarship Auditions: Saturday, February 27 (apply through website)
- Online Scholarship Auditions: Available Through April 24
College Information:
Louisiana College
1140 College Dr, Pineville, LA 71360
318.487.7000
Music Department Contact Information:
Department of Music
Office: 318.487.7336
Email: [email protected]
Chair, Division of Fine Arts: Dr. Cameron Weatherford
[email protected]
Director of Choral Activities |
Dr. Cameron Weatherford |
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Director of Bands |
Dr. Joshua Davis |
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Vocal Studies |
Dr. Kate Rawls |
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Piano Studies |
Dr. David Hill |
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Louisiana Tech School of Music |
Scholarship Audition Information:
- Accepting audition videos only until further notice
- Video submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a financial aid priority deadline of March 1, 2021.
- Information about audition requirements for Performance, Music Education, and Music-Liberal Arts programs (including tips on recording your video), and the application portfolio requirements for the Music Industry Studies program, can be found at latech.edu/audition.
University Contact Information:
Kirsten Verdin, Admissions Specialist for the College of Liberal Arts
Office: (318) 257-2050
Cell: (318) 548-4205
[email protected]
www.latech.edu/admissions
Dr. Michael L. Austin, Director of the School of Music
Office: (318) 257-5473
[email protected]
Department Contact Information:
Contact information for all faculty members can be found here.
Band |
Prof. Jim Robken, Director of Bands |
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Choir |
Dr. Aaron Knodle, Director of Choral Activities |
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Orchestra |
Dr. Amanda Wilton, Instructor of Bowed Strings |
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Jazz |
Dr. Trevor Davis, Director of Jazz Activities |
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Piano |
Dr. M. Steele Moegle, Piano Area Coordinator |
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Loyola University New Orleans College of Music and Media
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Scholarship Auditions:
- **Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, on-ground Audition Days have been cancelled to ensure the safety of our campus community and guests. Pre-recorded audition videos will be used to determine admission to Loyola’s School of Music and Theatre Arts.
- Repertoire requirements
- December 1, 2020 Deadline for Loyola’s competitive academic and social justice scholarships
- February 15, 2021 Priority Deadline for all Music Scholarships
Contact Information:
Loyola University New Orleans
6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118
Application Process
Gloria Hill, Recruitment Coordinator, College of Music & Media
628-400-9129
[email protected]
Appointments: gloriahill.youcanbook.me
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McNeese State Univerity
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Scholarship Audition Dates:
- February 20, 2021 at 12:30, McNeese Band Hall (or location to be announced)
- March 20, 2021 at 12:30, McNeese Band Hall (or location to be announced)
- Individual auditions may also be made through appointment. Contact [email protected] (Band), [email protected] (Choir), or [email protected] (Department of Performing Arts) to set up a time.
Information:
McNeese State University
4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70605
800-622-3352
Performing Arts Department
Band
Marching Band Welcome Video
Department Contact Information:
Band |
Dr. Jay Sconyers or Prof. Martin Gaines |
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Choir |
Dr. Darryl Jones |
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Strings |
Dr. Michael Buckles |
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Piano |
Dr. Lina Morita |
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Guitar |
Dr. Jay Kacherski |
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Theatre |
Prof. Charles McNeely |
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Department of Performing Arts |
Dr. Lonny Benoit |
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Nicholls State University |
Scholarship Audition Information:
The Nicholls Music Department encourages on campus auditions but will accept videos during the Spring 2021 semester for those who want to become music majors or minors. Students are asked to perform two contrasting works on their principal instrument or voice. Honor Band and Choir audition material is welcome. We encourage prospective students to contact the appropriate applied faculty member for guidance and repertoire suggestions.
Additional information and application link:
- Friday, January 22nd at 3:00 pm
- Friday, February 26th at 3:00 pm
- Friday, March 26th at 3:00 pm
- Friday, April 16th at 3:00 pm
Contact Information:
Nicholls State University
Department of Music
Office Location:
Music Office in 241 Talbot Hall
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 2017
Thibodaux, LA 70310
Phone: 985.448.4600
Email: [email protected]
Department Contact Information:
Department Head |
Dr. Michael Bartnik |
985-448-4601 |
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Band |
Dr. Jason Ladd |
985-448-4257 |
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Choir |
Dr. John St. Marie |
985-448-4606 |
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Jazz |
Dr. Taylor Assad |
985-448-4258 |
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Piano |
Dr. Luciana Soares |
985-448-4611 |
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Voice |
Dr. Valerie Francis |
985-493-2675 |
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana |
Audition Dates:
The School of Creative and Performing Arts at NSU schedules auditions by appointment at the convenience of the student.
University Contact Information:
Northwestern State University
175 Sam Sibley Dr
Natchitoches, LA 71497
Telephone: 318.357.6011
Toll Free: 800.327.1903
Music Department Contact Information:
Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins |
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Dr. Jeffrey Mathews |
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Dr. Douglas Bakenhus |
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Dr. John Price (piano) |
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Dr. Francis Yang (piano) |
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Dr. Mary Deville (organ) | [email protected] |
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Southeastern Louisiana University |
Scholarship Audition Information and Dates:
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are currently not scheduling any full audition days. Students may request either an in-person or virtual audition. Once you fill out the audition application, someone will be in touch with you about scheduling an audition. You can find our audition information page.
- January 15: Southeastern Priority Application Deadline for Academic Scholarships
- April 15: Auditions for Fall 2021 should be completed
- May 1: Enrollment decision deadline
Note: It is better to audition earlier rather than later as all scholarship money is awarded each year.
Contact Information:
Southeastern Louisiana University
Music and Performing Arts
Pottle Music Building, Room 102
P.O. Box 10815
Hammond, LA 70402
Dr. Jeffrey Wright, Department Head
985-549-2184
[email protected]
Music Department Contact Information:
For more information about our Music and Performing Arts program or for individual faculty member contact info, visit our main Southeastern Music Department page.
Band |
Victor Drescher |
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Jazz Studies |
Michael Brothers |
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Choir |
Dr. Alissa Rowe |
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Orchestra |
Dr. Victor Correa-Cruz |
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Piano |
Dr. Henry Jones |
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Guitar |
Pat Kerber |
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Undergraduate Coordinator |
Dr. Logan Place |
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Southeastern University
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Scholarship Audition (Instrumental, Piano, Music Education, Voice):
- Information Requirements
- For more information about scheduling auditions, or for any further questions, please contact the appropriate applied faculty member or the Music Department Office.
- Marching Band Audition Information
University Information:
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-4500
Music Department Contact Information:
Southern University Music Program
P.O. Box 9621
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3440
[email protected]
Faculty:
Click here for faculty members
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University of Louisiana Lafayette |
Scholarship Auditions:
- November 28, 2020 – Zoom Audition Date (all instruments)
- February 6, 2021 – All Instruments and Degree Programs
- March 20, 2021– All Instruments and Degree Programs
- February 20, 2021 – String Day: Auditions for String Students ONLY
- Also taking “Special Appointments” for those who cannot attend on the dates above.
- *Drumline and Color guard dates to be determined.
Information:
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
104 E. University Circle, Lafayette, LA 70503
UL School of Music
601 E. St. Mary Blvd., P.O. Box 43572, Lafayette, LA 70503
337-482-6016
E-mail: [email protected]
Department Contact Information:
Contact information for all faculty members can be found here.
Band Department |
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Choir |
Dr. William Plummer |
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Orchestra |
Michael Blaney |
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Jazz |
Dr. Garth Alper |
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Piano |
Chan Kiat Lim |
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Opera Theatre |
Dr. Shawn Roy |
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Traditional Music |
Dr. Mark Dewitt |
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Music Media |
Chris Munson |
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Music Business |
Scott Durbin |
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Music Education |
Dr. Dale Bazan |
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Graduate Studies |
Dr. Catherine Roche-Wallace |
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University of Louisiana Monroe |
Scholarship Auditions
- February 19, 2021
- March 12, 2021
- April 16, 2021
Information:
ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts
VAPA on YouTube
Admissions
Department Contact Information :
Band |
Dr. Derle R. Long |
318-342-3811 |
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Choir |
Dr. Deborah Chandler |
318-342-1481 |
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Music Education |
Dr. Kenna Veronee |
318-342-1577 |
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Jazz |
Dr. Eric Siereveld |
318-342-1597 |
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Voice |
Dr. Claire Vangelisti |
318-342-1588 |
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Piano |
Dr. Richard Seiler |
318-342-1571 |