An audition is required for applicants to the B.M., and B.F.A. Programs
For admission to the Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Fine Arts programs evidence of pr
ior music training experience, musical aptitude, and music literacy is expected. Auditions and placement exams are required for all undergraduate programs. Deficiencies discovered through the placement exam may require remedial coursework. Acceptance into the music program is also contingent upon acceptance to LIU Post. Please see Admissions for more information.
Prospective undergraduate music majors may compete through audition for performance awards.
Auditions Schedule
On campus audition dates:
Earlybird Audition Friday, 11/15, 10am-3pm
January Audition Saturday, 1/25, 10am-3pm
February Audition Saturday, 2/22, 10am-3pm
March (Final) Audition Saturday, 3/15, 10am-3pm
These auditions will take place in Hillwood Commons at LIU Post.
Advanced reservations are required.
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Earlybird Audition Friday, 11/15
January Audition Saturday, 1/25
February Audition Saturday, 2/22
To schedule an audition, please complete this online Audition Registration Form. Once we receive your request we will contact you to schedule an audition.
To schedule an individual audition for Fall 2025 entry or to receive further information, please call Maria Cafiso at 516-299-2474 or email the Department of Music at post-music@liu.edu.
Note: Applicants from abroad or distant geographical regions for whom travel to LIU Post to audition is not possible should submit a video recording of their audition performance either as a DVD or email attachment, or as a link to YouTube or another web-accessible site. Video auditions can also be uploaded to Acceptd and shared with LIU Post. Audio-only recordings will not be accepted.
Audition Requirements for the B.M. in Music Education Program
Note: Applicants for the B.M. in Music Education must perform a classical OR jazz audition.
Professional attire is expected.
For Instrumentalists (Classical):
For Instrumentalists (Jazz):
For Vocalists (Classical):
For Vocalists (Jazz):
Accompanist: You should provide your own live or recorded accompaniment.
Music Literacy (the ability to read music) is required for entry into all undergraduate music programs. If a playing/singing audition submission does not adequately show evidence of this, then a pre-placement music literacy assessment will be done to determine acceptance into the program. This is not a placement exam, but rather an assessment to determine eligibility to enter the music program.
Placement Exams: Along with the performance audition, evaluations in pitch perception, sight-singing, and music theory are required. Deficiencies discovered through the placement exams may require remedial coursework.
Audition Requirements for the B.F.A. in Music Technology, Entrepreneurship & Production Program
Professional attire is expected.
Digital music makers are encouraged to provide a work sample in advance via email in mp3 format.
It is recommended that you seek the counsel of your musical mentor or private instructor when selecting your audition pieces. Below please find guidelines to assist your selection:
In addition to one selection from the list above, aspiring songwriters and composers may choose to play an original piece that features your individual style. Neither piece should exceed three minutes in length, for a total of no more than six minutes.
Accompanist: You should provide your own live or recorded accompaniment.
Music Literacy (the ability to read music) is required for entry into all undergraduate music programs. If a playing/singing audition submission does not adequately show evidence of this, then a pre-placement music literacy assessment will be done to determine acceptance into the program. This is not a placement exam, but rather an assessment to determine eligibility to enter the music program.
Placement Exams: Along with the performance audition, evaluations in pitch perception, sight-singing, and music theory are required. Deficiencies discovered through the placement exams may require remedial coursework.
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