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NEMC, Prelude, & Concentration Auditions

AUDITION & EVALUATION

Auditions – Each student should submit two contrasting pieces of standard literature that they are currently working on. If a student is applying to play in one of the jazz groups, one selection should be a jazz piece.

  • Two videos are required for the declared major instrument, and at least one video is required for a minor instrument. It is only necessary to submit an audition for a declared minor if you will be participating in any large or small instrumental ensembles. Students with little to no experience on an instrument are not required to submit a minor audition video.
  • Percussion students, please find these pieces as examples of the minimum playing level required for Core. 

Evaluations – During the registration process, we will ask each camper to submit the email address for at least one of their music educators in order for us to obtain a teacher evaluation from them. Our system will send that evaluation form directly to the educator. Please make sure to submit at least one email for that educator and confirm that they receive the form!

Performance Awards: Performance awards are given to students who audition for camp at one of NEMC’s live audition events. You may also set up a live audition in your home if a NEMC representative is near you. To schedule a live audition email: marian.powell@nemc.org 

ADMISSIONS & AUDITIONS

 1. Beginning October 1, complete Online Registration, submit two solo videos from the classical repertoire, upload videos of the attached excerpts (click here) at the recommended tempi, provide teacher information for recommendation and pay the $75 non-refundable application fee. Apply HERE.

2. Once the application and fee have been processed and the teacher recommendation has been received, NEMC Registrar, Bethany Niedbala, will email the next steps.

3. All materials will be sent to faculty for review.

4. Rolling Admissions, until Full. Please note, the $500 deposit will be due upon admission to the program.

To inquire, email marian.powell@nemc.org

Faculty-selected repertoire will be distributed prior to camp for admitted campers. Students who are not offered a position will have any tuition refunded (less the application fee). 

ADMISSIONS & AUDITIONS

  1. Beginning October 1, complete Online Application HERE including:
    • Two or three original scores (PDFs) and accompanying recordings (MIDI acceptable, submitted as an MP3 or weblink)
    • A short video explaining what excites the camper most about this particular program and how it can make a difference for them at this point in their studies (2 minutes max), and
    • A one-page description of previous musical experiences (previous experience as a performer, pieces composed (at least 2), teachers, performances of works, camps/festivals).
    • $75 non-refundable application fee
  2. All materials will be sent to faculty for review.
  3. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please note, the $500 deposit will be due upon admission to the program.

ADMISSIONS & AUDITIONS

  1.  Beginning October 1, 2025 complete Online Registration HERE including:
    • Video of one vocal selection (60-90 seconds) that shows off range. Selection must be accompanied and NOT acapella.
    • Video of one-minute monologue, memorized
    • Headshot and Resume
    • Teacher recommendation (optional). 
    • $75 non-refundable application fee.
  2. All materials will be sent to faculty for review.
  3. Students will be notified on a rolling basis. Please note, the $500 deposit will be due upon admission to the program. 

ADMISSIONS & AUDITIONS

  1. Register online, submit audition videos and deposit, using Acceptd. 
  2. Upon receiving all application materials, the NEMC Registrar and Prelude Coordinator will be in touch regarding admissions.
  3. All applicants are accepted! Playing samples will allow the conductor to choose repertoire for the session.
  4.  Repertoire for the session will be sent to families in June for students to prepare before arrival at camp. 


Audition Requirements:

  • One piece that showcases the student’s playing level
  •  1, 2, or 3 octave scale of the musician’s choice
  • Video should include view of head and face, left and right hands
  • Admission will be on a rolling, first come-first served basis.
 

Eligibility:

  • Instrumentation: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, and Piano
  • Ages 9-13 and entering grades 4-9 in Fall 2025
  • Musicians must have completed at least one full year of playing, either in private lessons or through a school orchestra or band program. 

ADMISSIONS & AUDITIONS

  1. Complete the application form.
  2. Submit a link to 2 audio song samples and lyric sheets in any genre (i.e. Pop, Rock, R&B, HipHop, Country, Musical Theatre, Folk, Jazz, etc.).

ADMISSIONS & AUDITIONS

  1.  Beginning October 1, 2025 complete Online Registration HERE including:
    • Video of one classical vocal selection (60-90 seconds) that shows off range. Selection must be accompanied and NOT acapella.
    • Headshot and Resume
    • Teacher recommendation (optional). 
    • $75 non-refundable application fee.
  2. All materials will be sent to faculty for review.
  3. Students will be notified on a rolling basis. Please note, the $500 deposit will be due upon admission to the program. 

Concerto Auditions

Prior to camp, an invitation shall be issued to campers who may wish to compete for the opportunity to perform a solo work accompanied by the NEMC Faculty Orchestra. Any camper who elects to participate in the competition must signify such intent by notifying the camp registrar, Bethany Niedbala (Bethany.niedbala@nemc.org) via email, be registered for both first and second sessions, AND submit a recording of themselves playing the complete movement/work and cadenza they intend to audition on. This recording will be submitted to the Dean of Faculty who will, in consultation with other faculty members, determine whether or not the student is qualified to compete in the Concerto Competition. All applications will be notified of the results.

Concerto Information can be found HERE – After October 1, 2025

Scholarship Auditions

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