AUDITIONS AT THE SA COLLEGE OF MUSIC

INFORMATION for 2016 APPLICANTS:

OPERA, CLASSICAL VOICE & CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTS

All applicants will be required to write a theory test on the morning of the audition; candidates who do
not meet a suitable standard for first-year theory will be required to register for the one-year Foundation
programme before progressing to either the degree or the diploma.

Auditions by recording will be permitted in special circumstances and must be presented in DVD format,
formatted for South Africa or for AppleMac computers. Please note that applicants who audition by
recording:
a) may be required to audition in person before a final decision can be made.
b) will be required to write the theory test at the start of the academic year if he/she is accepted for
music. Should the theory not meet a suitable standard for first-year theory, the applicant will be
required to register for the one-year Foundation programme before progressing to either the
degree or the diploma.

Only students who audition in person at the SACM will be considered for entrance merit scholarships and
other scholarship awards.

CLASSICAL VOICE/OPERA
Prepare two classical songs/opera arias. Remember to bring music for the accompanist in the key you
are singing it in.
For recordings: the DVD recording should consist of three classical songs/opera arias in different styles.

CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTS
The minimum standard for entry is Grade VII (UNISA, Royal Schools, or Trinity). Please be advised that
this minimum standard also applies to students admitted to the Foundation programme.
In the case of Classical Guitar auditions, Rockschool Grade VII does not apply. Candidates must have
Classical Guitar Grade VII (or play at equivalent level) and perform on a nylon-string classical guitar.

Prospective students should arrive at their audition with instrument and music in order, prepared
to efficiently run through their works.
1. You will be required to play 2 contrasting pieces from different style periods. Movements of works
are acceptable. You may play pieces from any recent examination.
2. The panel will also expect you to play scales and arpeggios (minimum of Grade VII level).
3. Please bring for the panel a copy of the scales-syllabus you have prepared (UNISA, Royal Schools,
or Trinity).
4. You will be asked to play a short piece of sight-reading.

In the case of Classical Piano auditions, all applicants will be required to prepare a Quick Study, which
will be emailed to applicants one week prior to the audition date. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to
request this quick study from music@uct.ac.za .

POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
A 30-minute audition consisting of works from three contrasting style periods. You will be required to
submit a comprehensive CV of your relevant previous studies and repertoire you have covered. You are
also required to submit the programme you will be presenting for approval before an audition can be
confirmed.

Auditions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY; as soon as you have applied to UCT and have a student
number, contact 021 6502631 or music@uct.ac.za with details of your instrument and the course for
which you are applying (e.g. BMus opera, DPM).
Auditions for all applicants are scheduled for the following days:
Monday 15th June Music theory test 09h00, auditions from 10h00
Friday 25th September Music theory test 09h00, auditions from 10h00
Thursday 26th November Music theory test 09h00, auditions from 10h00
Friday 4th December - Music theory test 09h00, auditions from 10h00

You are strongly advised to audition as early as possible, particularly if you are applying for university
accommodation and/or financial aid.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS must audition by the end of October at the very latest in order to
obtain Visas etc that you will need.

Application forms and info: http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/applications/forms/

Humanities undergrad handbook (music about page 222): http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/handbooks/