🎶 LIU Music Education & MTEP Talent Scholarship Auditions

No Audition for Admission — Just for Scholarships!

At Long Island University, students are admitted into the Music Education (B.M.) and Music Technology, Entrepreneurship & Production (MTEP, B.F.A.) programs without an audition.

However, students who wish to be considered for a Talent Scholarship must complete an audition or submit a digital portfolio.
You can audition in person or online by video submission.

👉 Click here to complete your Scholarship Audition Registration Form

🗓️ In-Person Audition Dates & Location

In-person auditions will take place in Hillwood Commons at LIU Post on the following dates:

• Friday, January 16, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

• Friday, January 30, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

• Saturday, February 21, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Music Auditions + Campus Experience Day)

Audition order and schedule will be determined based on order of check-in.
If a substantial number of auditions are scheduled for a single event, a detailed schedule will be released during the week prior to the event.

All information submitted will be kept confidential.

If you’d like more information or wish to schedule an individual audition on another date, please contact:
Maria Cafiso — 516-299-2474
Dr. Spence Howell, Chair of Music — spence.howell@liu.edu

🎵 Music Education (B.M.)

Instrumental Applicants

Scales:
Perform two major scales of your choice (two octaves if possible) and one full-range chromatic scale (lowest to highest note, return).

Prepared Solos:
Perform two contrasting solos or excerpts (1–2 minutes each):

• Technical: Demonstrate agility, articulation, and precision.

• Lyrical: Showcase tone quality, phrasing, and expression.

Talent Showcase (Optional):
Share something unique — improvisation, extended range, or another piece that highlights your strengths.

Percussion Applicants

Scales/Exercises:
Demonstrate basic rudiments or mallet scale patterns showing control and consistency.

Prepared Solos:
Perform two contrasting solos or etudes (1–2 minutes each):

• Keyboard Percussion (Marimba, Xylophone, or Vibraphone): Focus on tone, phrasing, and mallet technique.

• Snare Drum or Timpani: Demonstrate rhythm, dynamics, and control.

Talent Showcase (Optional):
Include a short drum set, multi-percussion, or other percussion feature that shows your creativity.

Vocal Applicants

Scales:
Sing a five-note major scale ascending and descending on “ah” or “oo” to demonstrate tone and range.

Prepared Pieces:
Perform two contrasting selections (1–2 minutes each):

• One classical or art song (may be in a foreign language).

• One contrasting style — such as musical theatre or contemporary — to show versatility.

Talent Showcase (Optional):
Add a third piece or show an additional skill (accompanying yourself, harmonizing, or another creative element).

🎧 Music Technology, Entrepreneurship & Production (MTEP, B.F.A.)

MTEP students have two options for scholarship consideration:

Option 1: Performance Audition

Perform two contrasting selections (1–2 minutes each) that highlight your musicianship and creativity.
Examples include instrumental performances, original songs, or vocal works in any style.

Optional Talent Showcase:
Include improvisation, original compositions, or a performance featuring your production skills.

Option 2: Digital Music Portfolio

Submit a portfolio of audio and/or visual projects that demonstrate creativity, technical ability, and innovation.
You may include:

• Original compositions or recordings

• Beat production, remixes, or sound design

• Video or multimedia collaborations

• Music business, marketing, or event projects

How to Submit:
Upload your portfolio to cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.) and set permissions to “anyone with the link.”
Paste your portfolio link directly on your Scholarship Registration Form.

✅ Submission Checklist

☑ Complete the Scholarship Audition Registration Form
☑ Choose in-person or online video submission
☑ Label all files with your name, instrument/voice, and program (Music Ed or MTEP)
☑ Dress professionally for in-person auditions

🎁 Bonus: Get a Free Private Lesson!

After you submit your registration form, our Applied Music Professors will contact you to schedule a FREE private lesson — online or in person.

Experience firsthand what it’s like to study with LIU’s world-class music faculty and see how your future in music can begin here!

👉 Submit Your Scholarship Audition Registration Form