Undergraduate auditions
Find out everything you need to know about the New Zealand School of Music’s undergraduate audition process, including application and preparation.
Audition process
There are three parts to your audition.
- Apply to audition
- Submit your audition recording and other documents via upload to a link sent after application
- Applicants assessed as suitable applicants will attend an interview, by video conference. See our audition page for due dates and requirements. If you miss these dates, request a late audition at music@vuw.ac.nz
International students must contact Wellington University International to apply to enrol and audition.
Prepare for your audition
Read the requirements for your instrument to plan your performance and prepare for other tests. Download the referee report form to send to your referee, who will comment on your musical ability and suitability for tertiary study. Submit the report with other documents, via upload to a link sent after application.
Classical Performance requirements
Download the undergraduate classical performance audition requirements.
Voice students
Your audition pieces must be performed from memory.
Piano and guitar students
Preference may be given to candidates who play from memory.
Jazz Performance requirements
Download the BMus (Jazz Performance) audition requirements. After applying to audition you will receive a link to download materials to prepare for your audition, including backing tracks and scores.
Contact us
Contact music@vuw.ac.nz if you have any questions about your application or audition repertoire.