Thank you for your interest in applying to the School of the Arts at Reinhardt University. As a prospective music or theatre major or minor, you need to follow the steps below to be considered for admittance into the School of the Arts.
Please read all information regarding the application and audition process prior to submitting materials.
2024 Audition Dates for Voice and Theatre majors:
-
- January 20
- February 24
- March 23
- April 13
Auditions in front of members of the music faculty are required for all prospective music and theatre majors.
Evaluations are based on technical and musical proficiency. Eligibility for competitive scholarships is determined at the audition.
Please contact Shari Craddock (SOTA@reinhardt.edu or 770-720-9172) for details, and see specific audition requirements for your program of study below.
The auditions are held in the Falany Performing Arts Center. Use the following address in your GPS/map program to come directly to the building:
7340 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Waleska, GA 30183.


Instrumental Audition Requirements
Prepare a "lyrical/song-like" etude or short (3-5 mins) solo, and the same in a more "technically-demanding character, similar to the two etudes learned for district honor band (DHB)/all-state. You may use the DHB/all-state etudes even, but more preferable are standard, accepted etudes for saxophone such as the Ferling, Klose, Teal, Lacour, etc. We also may hear some major scales (all 12 are preferable).
Audition length is not strictly dictated in terms of minutes, but for a music major or minor, the length of both the lyrical and technical audition pieces should both be satisfactory in fully demonstrating the student's ability in both styles. You should not need to exceed 5 mins. or so for each, but most importantly should provide the audition panel a basis to make an assessment of your playing skill and potential. However, do not cut down the audition material so as to not make "musical sense," such as stopping mid-phrase for the sake of time, for example. Usually, a complete etude or entire section of a solo sonata is sufficient.
Also, please be prepared to be interviewed by the faculty and to take a written music theory placement test. This test is purely for class placement purposes, it will not impact on your audition or scholarship opportunity.
Voice Audition Requirements for Performance, Music Education (Choral Emphasis), and Sacred Music
Please note: Using a pianist is required, and one will be provided for your audition. Electronic & CD accompaniments are not permitted. Please provide sheet music.
- Two contrasting selections (memorized), one selection preferably in a foreign language
- Choose from: 17th-21st Century art songs and/or arias from standard secular or sacred repertoire in English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish
- Music Theory placement test. This test is purely for class placement purposes, it will not impact on your audition or scholarship opportunity.
Musical Theatre Audition Requirements
Please note: Using a pianist is required, and one will be provided for your audition. Electronic & CD accompaniments are not permitted. Please provide sheet music.
- Provide an 8x10 headshot
- One full musical theatre song and 16 bars from a contrasting piece (memorized) Both should be musical theatre pieces.
- One 1-minute monologue (one dramatic or one comic)
Also, please be prepared to be interviewed by the faculty and to take a written music theory placement test. This test is purely for class placement purposes, it will not impact on your audition or scholarship opportunity.
BA in Acting (Theatre) Audition Requirements
- You will be interviewed and should be prepared to show examples of your work.
BA in Technical Theatre Audition Requirements
- You will be interviewed and should be prepared to show examples of your work.
If you have any questions about preparation for your audition, don't hesitate to reach out to one of the following:
- Voice Area Coordinator - Dr. Rebecca Salter RAS@reinhardt.edu
- Director of Instrumental Activities - Dr. Kerry Bryant kgb@reinhardt.edu
- Theatre Department Coordinator - Professor David Nisbet dsn@reinhardt.edu