Auditions

All applicants to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music must complete an audition. The following instrument instrument areas require a prescreen recording, which is reviewed by faculty to determine if the applicant will be invited to a live audition at the Conservatory or at a regional site: chamber music, composition, conducting, piano and voice.  For more information, review our prescreen requirements.

Audition Procedures

Auditions for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music occur in one of three manners: a live audition at the Conservatory, an audition at a regional site or a final audition recording. Live auditions are recommended for all applicants and are required for certain instrument areas. Applicants who audition at the Conservatory will have an opportunity to explore our building, meet faculty and current students, and observe classes and rehearsals.

Live auditions at the Conservatory are required of the following applicants:

• Anyone residing in California
• Graduate voice applicants residing in North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
• Graduate applicants for chamber music, conducting, percussion, timpani or organ
• Applicants for Professional Studies and Postgraduate Diplomas

Regional auditions are available for the following applicants:

• Undergraduate applicants residing outside of California (except percussion).  Undergraduate voice applicants may audition at a regional audition site. 
• Graduate applicants residing within North America (except voice, conducting, chamber music, percussion, timpani or organ).

Final Audition Recordings are accepted from the following applicants:

• Undergraduate applicants residing outside of California (except voice)
• Graduate applicants residing outside of North America (except chamber music and conducting)
• Composition applicants are strongly encouraged to audition at either a San Francisco audition or at a regional audition site. However, if unable to make a live audition, undergraduate and international applicants may submit a final audio-visual piano recording to accompany their portfolio.
• PLEASE NOTE: Final recordings are due by January 1st

It is mandatory for all applicants to submit final recordings online here.

Fall 2013 Audition Dates

Auditions in San Francisco

Regional Auditions