Applicants to
the composition concentration are required to submit a composition portfolio
for pre-screening. An audition is not
initially required. Portfolios must be received no later than Friday,
January 8th. The
questionnaire, personal statement, and all other supporting documents you wish
to include should be submitted with your portfolio.
Portfolios must consist of three scores utilizing different media (not just piano) that demonstrate breadth of experience, technical mastery, and awareness of 20th century styles. Recordings can be
submitted in addition to compositions, but not in lieu of them.
The Department of Music's composition
faculty will review all portfolios and eligible applicants will be selected for
a campus interview/audition, scheduled for Saturday, January 30th. If selected, you will receive an
email confirmation of your
appointment. This meeting will consist
of an interview, testing on basic musicianship skills, keyboard skills, and an
audition on your chosen instrument. If
approved by the music faculty, you are then evaluated for academic eligibility
by our undergraduate admissions office; they will notify you of your admission
status by April 1, 2010.
Applicants who are proficient in another area and wish to also perform an instrumental or vocal audition, should contact the music department via email at musicaud@arts.ucla.edu or by phone at (310) 825-4768 or (310) 206-5002. For a quicker response, email is recommended. If an instrumental or vocal audition can be arranged, you will be notified by email. Otherwise, your composition portfolio will determine your selection for an on-campus interview and audition.
Please be sure your name is clearly visible on all scores you submit as well any recordings you have included. Scores and recordings will not be returned unless we receive a written request and a pre-addressed envelope with the appropriate postage.