Viola Auditions

These requirements are for entry into all undergraduate degree programs.

Memorization is not required but strongly recommended. Accompaniment is optional.  

1. A movement of a solo Bach cello suite or violin sonata or partita transcribed for viola
2. A movement of a concerto originally composed for viola, e.g. Telemann, Hoffmeister, or Stamitz. 

Faculty Contact: Boris Vayner, bvayner@ku.edu

Fall 2021 Audition Dates

Please note: due to Covid 19 concerns, KU School of Music will be offering video auditions in lieu of the live auditions. After submission of a video audition, students are strongly encouraged to attend a faculty appointment over Zoom as scheduled upon video submission. Information about this can be found in the registration. The school is accepting videos auditions from now until June 1st with a priority date of March 15 for scholarship consideration. 

2021 Audition Registration

If you cannot attend a live audition, email musicrecruiting@ku.edu to make other arrangements.