Entrance Auditions
Music Auditions and Requirements
Admission to the music program is highly competitive. If you intend to apply, you must satisfy all entrance requirements:
- Admission to Christopher Newport
- Music program application
- Entrance audition
- Interview
- Two recommendations by music educators
- Entrance exams in music theory and ear-training
Entrance Audition
When you come for your audition you will:
- Be tested on your knowledge of music theory and aural skills. Please study the music fundamentals section of Open Music Theory to help you prepare for your audition and first semester at CNU.
If you live more than 250 miles away, you may submit a recorded audition, but we strongly recommend a live audition.
Audition Dates
- November 15, 2025
- January 24, 2026
- January 25, 2026
- February 14, 2026
- February 15, 2026
Once you have been accepted to the university and the program, you are automatically eligible for music scholarships. Scholarships are awarded immediately following the last round of auditions.
Admission to the music program is highly competitive. If you intend to apply, you must satisfy all entrance requirements:
- Admission to Christopher Newport
- Music program application
- Entrance audition
- Interview
- Two recommendations by music educators
- Entrance exams in music theory and ear-training
Entrance Audition
When you come for your audition you will:
- Be tested on your knowledge of music theory and aural skills. Please study the music fundamentals section of Open Music Theory to help you prepare for your audition and first semester at CNU.
If you live more than 250 miles away, you may submit a recorded audition, but we strongly recommend a live audition.
Audition Dates
- November 15, 2025
- January 24, 2026
- January 25, 2026
- February 14, 2026
- February 15, 2026
Once you have been accepted to the university and the program, you are automatically eligible for music scholarships. Scholarships are awarded immediately following the last round of auditions.
Admission to the music program is highly competitive. If you intend to apply, you must satisfy all entrance requirements:
- Admission to Christopher Newport
- Music program application
- Entrance audition
- Interview
- Two recommendations by music educators
- Entrance exams in music theory and ear-training
Entrance Audition
When you come for your audition you will:
- Be tested on your knowledge of music theory and aural skills. Please study the music fundamentals section of Open Music Theory to help you prepare for your audition and first semester at CNU.
If you live more than 250 miles away, you may submit a recorded audition, but we strongly recommend a live audition.
Audition Dates
- November 15, 2025
- January 24, 2026
- January 25, 2026
- February 14, 2026
- February 15, 2026
Once you have been accepted to the university and the program, you are automatically eligible for music scholarships. Scholarships are awarded immediately following the last round of auditions.