Opportunities

Audition Information
Spring performance applicants will audition by uploading video recordings to their online application. Composition applicants will submit scores and recordings via the online application, then participate in a live virtual interview in November.

Early Action Fall performance applicants will audition by uploading video recordings to their online application. Longy does not do pre-screening. Any videos uploaded to the Portfolio section of this application are considered final and will be used to adjudicate your admission to Longy. Composition applicants will submit scores and recordings via the online application, then participate in a live virtual interview in December.

Regular Action Fall performance applicants may choose to attend live auditions in February or audition by uploading video recordings to their online application. Longy does not do pre-screening. Any videos uploaded to the Portfolio section of this application are considered final and will be used to adjudicate your admission to Longy. Composition applicants will submit scores and recordings via the online application, then participate in a live virtual interview in February.

Live Auditions and Visit Days
Applicants who are applying Regular Action have the choice to attend live auditions. However, live auditions can be stressful and costly. It is our promise that applicants who audition by video recording are not disadvantaged in the admissions process. If you can’t join us at live auditions, you are welcome on campus for a Longy Visit Day.

2025 LIVE AUDITION DATES
Brass and Woodwinds: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Collaborative Piano: Sunday, February 9, 2025
Historical Performance: Monday, February 10, 2025
Jazz and Contemporary Music: Friday, February 7, 2025
Piano: Sunday, February 9, 2025
Strings: Sunday, February 9, 2025
Vocal Studies: Saturday, February 8, 2025

Early Action Fall/Summer Applicants
September 15: application opens
December 1: application deadline
January 31: admissions decisions released
February 15: FAFSA priority filing deadline | U.S. citizens and permanent residents only
April 15: graduate student reply deadline

Regular Action Fall/Summer Applicants
September 15: application opens
January 5: application deadline
February 7-10: live auditions on campus | optional
February 15: FAFSA priority deadline | U.S. citizens and permanent residents only
March 15: admissions decisions released
April 15: graduate student reply deadline