Eligibility

For advanced high school string players (9-12 grade)
*current 8th graders are welcome to apply

Application Checklist (Due by May 1, 2025)

*Applicants will be notified of the result by April 22^nd, 2025.

• Online application form
• Video recordings of performance
• Personal statement video
• Color photo (or headshot)
• Recommendation letter from your primary teacher or another musician
• Nonrefundable application fee of $105 (Do not pay tuition until you have received your letter of acceptance)

Repertoire Requirements (Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass)

• A movement of solo Bach or an etude
• A work or movement of contrasting style that demonstrates instrumental facility
  Note: piano accompaniment must be provided for works where it is required.

Video Recording of Performance Guidelines

• You may submit multiple videos
• Each piece must be performed in a single, unedited take
• Make sure that the auditioning student’s face is clearly visible, with their upper body near the camera
• Ensure that the background of the video is simple, uncluttered, and not too bright (e.g., don’t stand in front of a window)
• Place the microphone close to the auditioning student and away from the piano

Personal Statement Video

Your spoken personal statement video should be 3 minutes or less and should be submitted as a separate file from the audition video. In your statement, please elaborate on the following prompts:

• Speak about why you are passionate about music
• Share something interesting about yourself
• Discuss why you want to study at UO String Intensive