Voice Division

Voice Division

We invite you to browse this site to learn about studying voice at Kansas State University. You will find information about auditions, the voice faculty, solo performing opportunities and special events.

Undergraduate Voice Auditions

All students must audition for entrance into a music program and applied study. The Voice Area offers scholarships for music majors and minors. Scholarship auditions for Fall 2024 will be held January 23 and February 1.

Auditions are now closed for January 23 and February 7.

After these dates you are welcome to submit a video audition for studio placement through the audition form. If you have any questions, please contact the voice area head, Dr. Amy Rosine.

 

Audition Requirements

General Information
  • All applicants are to prepare two songs from memory. Repertoire can be adjusted based on the anticipated focus (see below).
  • Applicants will be evaluated on poise, excellent pitch, proper breathing, phrasing, expression and tone.
  • Bring a copies of music for the accompanist. (An accompanist is provided, but the applicant is expected to bring a copy of their score.)

 

Repertoire Requirements

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

  • Two memorized songs from the classical vocal repertoire. One selection may be in a foreign language or from the musical theatre repertoire.

Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance

  • Two memorized songs from the classical vocal repertoire. Applicants are encouraged to prepare one selection in a foreign language.

Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre

  • Two memorized songs - one from musical theatre repertoire and one from classical repertoire.

Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA/MBA)

  • Two memorized songs that best display your vocal strengths.

Music Minor

  • Two memorized songs that best display your vocal strengths.
  • Music Minors are encouraged to upload a recording to the audition form but may also sign up for an audition during one of the two audition days.

 

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Graduate Voice Auditions

Audition requirements

Graduate auditions will consist of three art songs and one operatic/oratorio/cantata aria. The selections are to represent English and two other languages. Auditions for graduate students may occur during Scholarship Audition days or will be individually arranged.

To arrange an audition, please contact Dr. Amy Rosine by email at arosine@k-state.edu or postal mail at:

Dr. Amy Rosine, voice area coordinator

1501 Goldstein Drive, 109 McCain
School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Kansas State University
785-532-3800

Graduate assistantships

The Voice Division offers one graduate teaching assistantship.

Voice class and studio voice assistantship:

Teach Voice Class 1 and 2 and studio voice as needed. Other duties will be determined by the needs of the department.

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