Students receive intensive focus on the preparation of orchestral repertory and excerpts through an expanded private lesson component and a weekly class devoted specifically to audition preparation.

All applicants must submit a performing arts application, all required supplemental items, and present an audition (live in Chicago, live at a regional location, or via online recording) to be considered for admission. For more information, please see our admission requirements page. All audition repertoire requirements are contained within the performance area pages for your instrument area. Please review the requirements carefully.