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Is an audition required for admission?

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Is an audition required for admission?

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Yes, for all majors, except composition, music theory and musicology. For audition requirements and repertoire, please visit Audition for NEC. Q: Do I have to submit a prescreening tape? A: All applicants in Jazz Studies, Flute, Contemporary Improvisation, Conducting, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy are required to submit a prescreening recording. In addition, all applicants to the Artist Diploma and DMA programs are required to submit prescreening recordings. Prescreening recordings are due with the application for admission on December 1. After review, qualified applicants will be invited to present a live audition at NEC. For prescreening guidelines, please visit Recording Guidelines. Q: What if I can’t come to an audition? A: If you live more than 500 miles from Boston, you may submit a recording instead of performing a live audition unless you are applying to one of the following majors for which we require a live audition: Jazz Studies, Contempor