Music Institute of Chicago

Senior Program

Students should be prepared to perform two contrasting selections that best demonstrate their technical and musical skills.

All applicants must audition at MIC unless the candidate lives more than 250 miles from the campus. A DVD may be submitted with permission.

Applicants must bring their own accompanist.

Minimum suggested repertoire:

Senior Program, All Instruments

Students should be studying major literature for the instrument including Romantic concerti

Junior Program

Students should be prepared to perform two contrasting selections that best demonstrate their technical and musical skills.

All applicants must audition at MIC unless the candidate lives more than 250 miles from the campus. A DVD may be submitted with permission.

Applicants must bring their own accompanist.

Minimum suggested repertoire:

Junior Program (Strings and Piano)

Violin: Mozart Concerto No. 3 in G major

Viola: Telemann Concerto

Cello: Haydn C major Concerto

Bass: TBD

Piano: Beethoven Concerto No. 2, Mozart K414

Though prior chamber music experience is not required, Junior Academy students should be able to learn parts at the level of Beethoven Piano Trios and Mozart String Quartets.

Vocal Program

Voice Students: One selection must be in a foreign language. Selections may include opera, song, oratorio, or musical theatre.

All applicants must audition at MIC unless the candidate lives more than 250 miles from the campus. A DVD may be submitted with permission.

Applicants must bring their own accompanist.