SPRING 2021 AUDITIONS
JANUARY 13–15
Due to the global pandemic, the MPP offering will be modified this year. Although we will have to wait to hold in-person events until it is safe to do so, we are here for you.
Please keep checking for updates as we receive guidance from the University regarding the format of music instruction this Spring.
Pending further instructions from the Columbia University Administration, we are pleased to announce the MPP Spring auditions, 2021. All auditions will take place LIVE via Zoom, with adjudicators present in real time.
*If you auditioned in the Fall, You DO NOT need to re-audition during spring auditions.
JAZZ AUDITIONS:
Instrumental: Wednesday, January 13, 5:00pm-8:00pm in 5 minute slots
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 993 5388 2128
Passcode: MPPJAZZ
Vocal: Friday, January 15, 12:00pm-2:00pm in 5 minute slots
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 962 6663 7071
Passcode: VOCALJAZZ
Each audition will last 5 minutes.
CLASSICAL AUDITIONS:
Thursday, January 14, 5:30pm - 8:30pm in 5 minute slots
*classical lessons and ensembles
Each audition will last 5 minutes.
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 340 640 9299
Passcode: MPPMAGIC
Admission to the MPP is based on the level of performance skill demonstrated in the audition, and the availability of openings in the various performing areas.
Requirements:
Classical (for those auditioning for lessons* and ensembles, including Master Class): two contrasting pieces
CUO: one short solo work
Jazz: two pieces, to be played solo, or with virtual accompaniment
Piano:
* To sign up for piano lessons, please email Michael Skelly, ms51 [at] columbia.edu or Dmitry Alexeev, da2695 [at] columbia.edu
Gagaku:
**For the Gagaku Ensemble Please contact Alicia "Lish" Lindsey, al4166 [at] columbia.edu. Gagaku Open House will be 1/14/21 6pm-7:30pm: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlf-yorj4jG9KbGT9tzVy3ojiXteycCUgG
Additional information:
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Jazz Ensembles and Columbia University Orchestra (CUO) require a separate audition.
- Registration for lessons and ensembles will be available only to students who have been admitted to MPP through a ZOOM audition.
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If you are interested in taking music lessons for credit, joining an MPP classical or jazz ensemble, or joining CUO, you must audition for placement.
- NOTE: Please make sure you are under the credit limit when you are auditioning / registering. You won't be eligible to participate in the MPP otherwise.
- Auditions are held only for enrolled undergraduates at Columbia University. Prospective students interested in applying to Columbia College, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, Barnard College, or the School of General Studies should visit our FAQ.