The Visual and Performing Arts Department holds entrance auditions for four reasons: to assess your musical ability and potential in succeeding as a music major; to assure that you are properly placed in an applied music level; to match your abilities with an ensemble; and to decide on scholarship awards. There are special admission requirements for the music program. Prospective music majors and scholarship seekers should prepare materials based on the requirements listed below.  

Scheduling your audition 

It is best to have submitted your application for admission to Lake Michigan College before scheduling your audition and academic advising.

The Audition dates for the 2024-2025 academic year are: 

June 4   July 11  July 18   August 6

Additional times are available on an as-needed basis. Students seeking admission from outside the area can do their audition remotely (by Zoom).

To schedule an audition, please complete this application: https://tinyurl.com/LMCVPAapp

Or you can contact Mindy McCaffrey, Visual and Performing Arts Assistant, at mmccaffrey@lakemichigancollege.edu or (269) 927-8876.

Audition Requirements 

Auditions generally consist of the performance of one or two prepared pieces, sight-reading scales, and other appropriate technique material. Piano and voice repertoire is usually memorized. Vocalists will have an aural skills assessment for ensemble placement. LMC provides an accompanist for auditions if you are unable to provide one.

Also, as part of the audition and before enrollment in first year music classes, you may be given a theory and/or piano placement exam. These will help to determine your enrollment in specific course requirements as defined by your chosen degree pathway.

You will be notified of your audition results within one week from the date of your audition.