Audition Video Guidelines

  1. Sing two solo pieces of contrasting styles. Possible genres include: opera, oratorio, art song, “Golden Age” musical theater, folksong arrangements, sacred (including hymns). These should be sung with piano accompaniment (strongly preferred) or a cappella.
  1. Sing arpeggio #4 (attached music) to demonstrate the comfortable limits of both your upper and lower range. Feel free to extend this exercise higher or lower than written, as applicable.

Time: Do not exceed 10 total minutes

General Video Guidelines

Please follow the guidelines for your audition video, located below.

* Upload your video to YouTube *

Note: When you upload a video to YouTube, the default privacy setting is “public,” which means anyone can view your video. You may easily change your privacy setting to “unlisted” so only those with the link (e.g., BYU faculty members) can view the video.

  1. Sign in to YouTube Studio.
  2. From the left menu, select Content.
  3. Point to the video you'd like to update. To see your live uploads, select the Live tab.
  4. Click the down arrows under "Visibility" and choose Unlisted.
  5. Save.

You will be notified via email the end of April 2025, of the status of your application. If you are selected to attend BYU Musicians’ Institute, you will then be able to register for the camp.

Audition videos must be submitted for review by March 10, 2026.

Please call 801-422-6700 for more information or audition questions.

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