The Sewanee Summer Music Festival is pleased to work with www.getacceptd.com for our application process.
Audition recordings will be submitted through the Acceptd portal as part of the application process.
Video Guidelines
All applications should be submitted using a video – audio-only applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Your videos should be of recent performances, no more than one year old.
Please upload the solo video and excerpt video(s) as different files, in accordance with the requirements listed below. Excerpts can be one video, with pauses in between, or separate videos.
Audition Requirements
All applicants – PLEASE REVIEW YOUR AREA AUDITION REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY.
In addition to the selected excerpts, please upload a solo or selection of solos from a sonata, concerto, or other work that amount to 5-7 minutes which demonstrates your current performance ability. These may be performed with or without piano accompaniment.
Please note: In order to participate in the Jacqueline Avant Concerto Competition, students must submit an entire movement of the concerto they wish to enter with piano accompaniment and a copy of their piano orchestral reduction score.
Instrumental Experience
Pre-College Experience: Strings
Pre-College Experience: Choral
OperaFest
Composition
Instrumental Experience
Instrumental Experience Program:
Since audition requirements differ by instrument, be sure to check the specific guidelines for yours here.
Pre-College Experience: Strings
Pre-College Experience Strings Program requirements:
- two contrasting pieces showcasing your technical and musical abilities
- recommendation letter
Pre-College Experience: Choral
Pre-College Experience Choral Program Requirements:
- Recommendation letter
- Choral experience
OperaFest
OperaFest Program Requirements:
- Two video recordings—contrasting arias
- Recommendation letter
Composition
Composition Program Requirements
- Composition applicants should submit scores of PDF ’s two contrasting works written for solo, chamber or large ensemble ( orchestra, chamber orchestra or wind band). Recordings or midi realizations are not required but encouraged.
- One letter of recommendation or the contact information for two professional references in the field of music.