If a live audition is not possible, an applicant may upload a prerecorded video audition or portfolio (composition applicants only) and the accompanying materials. Recorded auditions should follow the same guidelines for live auditions as specified below:

Audition Requirements:

Instrumental

All students auditioning for acceptance into the Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance or the Bachelor of Music in Music Education�Instrumental Emphasis should click on the following link that applies to your instrument for a detailed listing of audition requirements:

• Brass Audition Requirements
  • Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
• Percussion Audition Requirements
  • Snare Drum, Mallet Percussion, Timpani
• Saxophone Audition Requirements
• Strings Audition Requirements
  • Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp
• Woodwinds Audition Requirements
  • Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon

Guitar

All students auditioning for acceptance into the Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar Performance or the Bachelor of Music in Music Education � Instrumental Emphasis with guitar as their primary instrument should click on the following link for a detailed listing of audition requirements:

• Guitar Audition Requirements

Piano

All students auditioning for acceptance into the Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance or the Bachelor of Music in Performance�Keyboard Collaborative Arts should click on the following link for a detailed listing of audition requirements:

• Piano Audition Requirements

Vocal

All students auditioning for acceptance into the Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance or the Bachelor of Music in Music Education�Vocal Emphasis should click on the following link for a detailed listing of audition requirements:

• Vocal Audition Requirements

Conducting

All students auditioning for acceptance into the Bachelor of Music in Performance with an emphasis in Conducting, either Instrumental or Choral must audition on their primary instrument: voice, keyboard, guitar or orchestral instrument (see above requirements).

Composition

All students seeking admission into the Bachelor of Music in Composition should electronically submit scores and audio recordings of performed works. Prospective students must also audition on their primary instrument: voice, keyboard, guitar, or orchestral instrument (see above requirements).

Bachelor of Arts in Music

All students seeking admission into the Bachelor of Arts in Music program should submit one sample of written work. Prospective students must also audition on their primary instrument: voice, keyboard, guitar, or orchestral instrument (see above requirements). Students will be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts in Music program on the basis of academic achievement, writing sample, academic letters of recommendation, and audition on their primary instrument.

Please do not provide any additional materials. They will not be reviewed and cannot be returned. In addition, it is your responsibility to ensure all other application documents required by the Office of Admission are submitted as outlined in the Undergraduate Application Information. Admission decisions are not made until applications have been completed and processed in their entirety. Your application is considered incomplete until you have completed your audition.

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Edited live performance videos are not acceptable. Students applying for entrance to the Music major are required to upload the following:

Please upload these items where they are requested below - be aware that the file size for each uploaded document/video should be under 50MB.

Videos should include an introduction, a brief discussion of your performing experience, and answer to the question "Why do you want to attend Chapman?" Before beginning your performance, please also speak the title of your piece and the composer. Students auditioning by video upload may also be interviewed by phone at the discretion of the division if further information is needed.

Your audition video should be saved in one (1) of the following formats:

All accompanying documents can be uploaded in the following formats:

You can use any program you like to create your video/portfolio as long as it can be saved as a file type listed above.

You may submit only one video to this site. Make sure you are submitting the work that you would like to be reviewed as no additions/corrections can be made once you upload. Uploaded videos/portfolios become the property of Chapman University and will be used for the application review process only. All videos/portfolios will be deleted after the admission process is complete.

To Upload:

• Please fill out the required fields on the Audition/Portfolio Upload below. Your information should match the information you submitted on your application.
• Once you have successfully uploaded your video/accompanying documents, you will receive an email confirmation to keep for your records - you will be contacted if there is any problem with the uploaded file(s).
• If you are experiencing technical difficulties with this site or the upload process, please contact our service desk at 714-997-6600 or servicedesk@chapman.edu. Click here for the service desk hours.

If you are unfamiliar with the standard free software for creating movies on your computer, use these websites for assistance:
Windows Movie Maker
Apple iMovie

If a live audition is not possible, an applicant may upload a prerecorded video audition and the accompanying materials. Recorded auditions should follow the same guidelines for live auditions as specified below:

Audition Requirements:

Prepare a 2-4 minute dance solo demonstrating a wide range of your dance technique and artistry. It may be a dance you choreographed or a dance someone has choreographed for you. (Please be sure to credit the choreographer.) If you have skills in more than one dance form (jazz, modern, ballet, tap etc.) you may wish to present two separate shorter pieces to demonstrate your talent. Technical prowess, presence, musicality, expression and performance quality will be evaluated to determine admittance to the Department of Dance as well as talent awards.

Wear a leotard and tights or other form-fitting clothes with appropriate shoes. Please do not wear skirts, T-shirts, shorts, sweats or costumes.

Supplemental Materials Required from all Dance Major Applicants

The following materials are required by the Department of Dance of all candidates for department admission and are to be provided directly to the department. Please upload these materials below. Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and your CommonApp ID (if available) at the top of all of the following items.

• Dance Resume � This should include your training, teachers, performance and choreographic experience. Include the names of theatres and directors you have worked with, as well as any media work you have done. You may want to include awards and any summer scholarships you have received.
• Goal Statement � Write a goal statement up to one page in length, briefly describing why you would like to study at Chapman and your long-term career goals. For example: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
• One Letter of Recommendation � The letter should come from your most recent dance instructor or a professional with whom you have worked.
• Photo � All we need is a photo to identify you. Professional headshots or dance photos are not necessary.

Please do not provide any additional materials. They will not be reviewed and cannot be returned. In addition, it is your responsibility to ensure all other application documents required by the Office of Admission are submitted as outlined in the Undergraduate Application Information. Admission decisions are not made until applications have been completed and processed in their entirety. Your application is considered incomplete until you have completed your audition.

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Edited live performance videos are not acceptable. Students applying for entrance to the Dance major are required to upload the following:

Please upload these items where they are requested below - be aware that the file size for each uploaded document/video should be under 50MB.

Videos should include an introduction, a brief discussion of your performing experience, and answer to the question "Why do you want to attend Chapman?" Before beginning your performance, please also speak the title of your piece and the choreographer. Students auditioning by video upload may also be interviewed by phone at the discretion of the division if further information is needed.

Your audition video should be saved in one (1) of the following formats:

All accompanying documents can be uploaded in the following formats:

You can use any program you like to create your video/portfolio as long as it can be saved as a file type listed above.

You may submit only one video to this site. Make sure you are submitting the work that you would like to be reviewed as no additions/corrections can be made once you upload. Uploaded videos/portfolios become the property of Chapman University and will be used for the application review process only. All videos/portfolios will be deleted after the admission process is complete.

To Upload:

• Please fill out the required fields on the Audition/Portfolio Upload below. Your information should match the information you submitted on your application.
• Once you have successfully uploaded your video/accompanying documents, you will receive an email confirmation to keep for your records - you will be contacted if there is any problem with the uploaded file(s).
• If you are experiencing technical difficulties with this site or the upload process, please contact our service desk at 714-997-6600 or servicedesk@chapman.edu. Click here for the service desk hours.

If you are unfamiliar with the standard free software for creating movies on your computer, use these websites for assistance:
Windows Movie Maker
Apple iMovie

If a live audition is not possible, an applicant may upload a prerecorded video audition (one monologue for BA, Theatre Studies; two monologues for BFA candidates) or portfolio (technical theatre) and the accompanying supplemental materials. Recorded auditions should follow the same guidelines for live auditions as specified below:

Audition Requirements:

If your area of interest is Theatre Studies:

Prepare one contemporary monologue from a dramatic text (not a screenplay), approximately 90 seconds in length. In addition, you may submit an example or examples of any work you have done in addition to acting, which may include samples from stage management promptbooks, scripts you have written, photos from plays you have directed, or other examples of work in theatre.

If your area of interest is Theatre Technology:

Prepare a technical/design portfolio of your production work. Your portfolio should consist of 5 to 10 pieces of your technical or design work that demonstrate your experience in areas of particular interest to you and your range of skills. If you have technical drawings or drafts, submit them along with a pictorial representation of the executed drawings. Beginning technicians who do not have a portfolio of drawings may use photographs or their resume to show the work they have done. Portfolios will be evaluated on creativity, ability to communicate the artistic and creative process, range of skills demonstrated, and potential for growth.

If your area of interest is Acting and you plan to audition for one of the BFA degree programs in the spring of your first year of study:

Prepare two monologues totaling together not more than three minutes. One should be classical, preferably from a work of Shakespeare, and the other should be contemporary (not from a screenplay). It is recommended that you choose pieces that are age appropriate. Please do not use dialects, props or costumes. Monologue performances are evaluated on preparation, use of language and text, clear intention and purpose, sense of truth, emotional connection and availability, and range of vocal and physical expression demonstrated.

Supplemental Materials Required From All Theatre Major Applicants

The following materials are required by the Department of Theatre of all candidates for Department admission and are to be provided directly to the Department. Please upload these materials below. Do NOT send these materials to Admissions, or they may not reach the Department and your application will be considered incomplete.

• Theatre Resume � This should include your training, teachers, performance and backstage experience. Include the names of theatres and directors you have worked with, as well as any media work you have done. You may want to include awards and any summer scholarships you have received.
• Goal Statement � Write a goal statement up to one page in length that briefly describes your long-term personal and professional goals and discuss how the area of study you wish to pursue at Chapman (BA Theatre Studies, BA Theatre Technology, BFA Theatre Performance or BFA Screen Acting) will help you meet those goals.
• One Letter of Recommendation � The letter should come from your most recent theatre instructor or a professional with whom you have worked. (Note: this is in addition to the recommendation provided to the Admissions Department.)
• Photo � All we need is a photo to identify you. Professional headshots are not necessary.

Please do not provide any additional materials. They will not be reviewed and cannot be returned.

In addition, it is your responsibility to ensure all other application documents required by the Office of Admission are submitted as outlined in the Undergraduate Application Information. Admission decisions are not made until applications have been completed and processed in their entirety. Your application is considered incomplete until you have completed your audition.

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Edited live performance videos are not acceptable. Students applying for entrance to the Theatre major are required to upload the following:

Please upload these items where they are requested below - be aware that the file size for each uploaded document/video should be under 50MB.

Videos should include an introduction, a brief discussion of your performing experience, and statement of the degree program you intend to pursue at Chapman (BA Theatre Studies or Theatre Technology, BFA Theatre Performance or BFA Screen Acting). Before beginning your performance, please also speak the title of your piece and the authors. Students auditioning by video upload may also be interviewed by phone at the discretion of the division if further information is needed.

We request that all video auditions be a � body frame shot, with no zooming, closeups or internal editing within each monologue. Use a simple, neutral background. Portfolio uploads may include documents in a variety of formats and may include separate documents with a brief narrative explaining each, or a single document that includes all examples. Please provide information about each example.

Your audition video should be saved in one (1) of the following formats:

All accompanying documents can be uploaded in the following formats:

You can use any program you like to create your video/portfolio as long as it can be saved as a file type listed above.

You may submit only one video to this site. Make sure you are submitting the work that you would like to be reviewed as no additions/corrections can be made once you upload. Uploaded videos/portfolios become the property of Chapman University and will be used for the application review process only. All videos/portfolios will be deleted after the admission process is complete.

To Upload:

• Please fill out the required fields on the Audition/Portfolio Upload below. Your information should match the information you submitted on your application.
• Once you have successfully uploaded your video/accompanying documents, you will receive an email confirmation to keep for your records - you will be contacted if there is any problem with the uploaded file(s).
• If you are experiencing technical difficulties with this site or the upload process, please contact our service desk at 714-997-6600 or servicedesk@chapman.edu. Click here for the service desk hours.

If you are unfamiliar with the standard free software for creating movies on your computer, use these websites for assistance:
Windows Movie Maker
Apple iMovie