At an audition, you must: (1) demonstrate a singing voice with professional potential by singing one prepared and memorized song from any of the “24 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries” (G.Schirmer) such as Caro mio ben, Sebben crudele or one of these English songs: Danny Boy, Drink to me only with thine eyes; My Country ‘Tis of Thee. NO OTHER SONGS WILL BE ACCEPTED; (2) Bring appropriate sheet music accompaniment in the key for your voice type; a piano accompanist is provided at the audition-no unaccompanied singing will be accepted; (3) demonstrate the ability to match and select pitches and sing a major scale in tune; (4) perform sight-reading skills and be able to repeat back with accuracy simple rhythmic or melodic sequences; (5) demonstrate reading ability by reading unfamiliar English words of a given song; (6) be able to discuss your grades and express a strong desire to explore vocal music; (7) complete a placement test in music theory.