Fall (September) Enrollment
Each instrumental and vocal applicant must satisfy an audition requirement. This requirement is fulfilled by either a live audition or recorded audition. For those majors with a prescreening recording requirement, live auditions are offered by invitation only after review of the prescreening recording. Live auditions are scheduled after submission of a completed application, including application fee. There are a limited number of audition times for each major.
Most of the majors at NEC require live auditions or interviews as part of the admissions process, following the submission of all required application materials and any prescreening requirements. Music theory and musicology are the only majors that do not involve an audition or interview. All live auditions take place on the NEC campus, which provides applicants with the opportunity to visit Boston and the NEC campus, as well as possibly sitting in on classes or rehearsals. Tours and information sessions are also available on most audition days.
Prescreening and audition evaluations are confidential. However, a limited number of departments may provide general feedback if requested.
Please visit Audition Requirements for audition guidelines and repertoire.
Spring (January) Enrollment
Students interested in January admission should call the Office of Admission to inqure about anticipated program openings before filing an application. All auditions for January enrollment are normally by CD recording. However, applicants may be asked to present a live audition based on their major and/or proximity to Boston. To prepare your recording, please refer to the appropriate Audition Requirements for your Major and the Recording Guidelines page. If spring enrollment is available, admission decisions will be made on a rolling basis beginning November 15. January enrollment is not available in the Artist Diploma, Doctor of Musical Arts, Professional Piano Trio Training program or Professional String Quartet Training program.
Financial aid/scholarship for the January term is limited. In order to be considered for financial aid, applicants must submit a NEC Financial Aid form no later than October 15. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are also required to submit results from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For additional information on financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (617) 585-1110.
2010-06-17
SARAH VAUGHAN