Audition Information

Make sure to apply to Coker University as a traditional undergraduate student, and fill out your FAFSA. You can audition before you submit your application, however we will not be able to determine your eligibility for Coker University and scholarships until we receive your application and FAFSA.

On-Campus Art Scholarship Audition Requirements

Students interested in talent based scholarships in Art must complete the following requirements:

• • Upload high-resolution photos of 10-15 original works of art in as many media as possible.
  • To register for the on-campus portfolio review, please complete your registration HERE.

Virtual Portfolio Review

Prospective students auditioning for art may complete the requirements through online submissions:

• • Upload high-resolution photos of 10-15 original works of art in as many media as possible.
  • For questions regarding portfolio submission, please contact Nate Gulledge.

For more information about the Art program, click here.

Dance Scholarship Audition Requirements
Students interested in talent-based scholarships in dance must complete the following requirements:

• Complete your audition registration
• For on-campus audition, you need to prepare a solo in any style for 2-3 minutes and attend technique class on campus will dance major
  Note: Scholarship amounts may not be awarded until you have completed your Coker Application and FAFSA.

If you are not able to audition on campus and wish to audition virtually, complete the following steps:

• Learn the dance phrases in these videos. Submit a video yourself performing these phrases.
• Prepare a video of yourself performing a dance solo in any style for 2-3 minutes.
  Note: Scholarship amounts may not be awarded until you have completed your Coker Application and FAFSA.
• For questions about audition submissions, please contact Meredith Sims.

Auditions can be sent via

• uploaded video
• an emailed YouTube link
• an in-person scheduled audition.

For more information about the Dance program, click here.

Music Scholarship Audition Requirements, Register Here! 
The following items will need to be prepared based on degree-track:

• Voice – B.A. Vocal Performance, General Music; B.M.E. Choral Concentration
  • Two songs that are:
    • In contrasting styles
    • Sung from memory
    • Demonstrative of your range and ability
    • From periods or styles that affirm your previous musical and cultural experiences (may include but are not limited to: classical, gospel, musical theatre, etc.)
    • Performed with or without accompaniment (recorded accompaniments are allowed for pre-recorded auditions only

• Piano/Organ – B.A. Keyboard Performance, General Music
  • Repertoire: Prepare two contrasting selections that demonstrate both technical and musical ability. These pieces may be chosen from the Baroque period through the 21st century.
  • Memorization is encouraged but not required.
  • Individual movements from larger works are acceptable.
  • Scales: Prepare and perform two different scales, played ascending and descending.
  • Repertoire List: Please bring a repertoire list of previously studied and performed works.

• Instrumental – B.A. General Music 
  • Two or three works from contrasting style periods from the standard repertoire for your instrument
  • Pieces may include complete works or individual movements from larger works
  • No accompaniment is required for the audition

All auditions can be sent via

• uploaded video
• an emailed YouTube link
• an in-person scheduled audition.

For questions regarding auditions or repertoire selections for your instrument, please contact:
Voice – Dr. Elizabeth Holmes
Piano/Keyboard – Dr. Jeremiah Padilla
Instrumental – Dr. Graham Wood
Choral Music Education – Dr. Kevin Crowe

For more information about the Music program, click here.

Musical Theatre Scholarship Virtual Audition Requirements, Register Here!

Students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre must audition for admission to the program; the same audition will be used to determine eligibility for talent-based scholarships.

Audition Requirements:

• B.F. A. in Musical Theatre
  • Acting: One 60 second monologue from memory.
  • Singing: Two 32-bar excerpts from musical theatre songs (one ballad, one uptempo, ideally in different musical styles). You may either utilize Coker’s collaborative pianist/ accompanist or use a recorded accompaniment track.
  • Dance: (optional) If you dance, and it is among your primary performance strengths, please prepare a 30 second solo that shows your skill level in any of several areas of dance: jazz, tap, hip-hop, modern and/or ballet.
  • Please also bring your audition book with other materials (headshot/resume), if you have them.

These auditions can be sent via

• uploaded video
• an emailed YouTube link
• an in-person scheduled audition

If you need an accompanist for in-person musical theatre auditions, please provide us with the titles (and/or copies) of your song two weeks before the audition date.

If you are sending a video or link, you can perform the singing portion of your audition along with karaoke/ recorded tracks or live piano, but you must not sing a capella. 

For questions about audition information, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Holmes.

Theatre Scholarship Virtual Audition Requirements, Register Here! 
Students interested in talent based scholarships in theatre must complete the following requirements:

• B.A. in Theatre, Performance Concentration
  • Two 60 second monologues in contrasting styles (Classical/Contemporary; Dramatic/Comedic)
  • All monologues should be memorized.
  • Please also bring your audition book with other materials (headshot/resume), if you have them.
• B.A. in Theatre, Tech/Design Concentration
  • Resumé and Portfolio – Production photos, SM book, Design/Process photos with descriptions
• B.A. in Theatre, Playwriting Concentration
  • Sample of playwriting – 10 minute Play, scene(s), monologues, commercials, TV spot, Film script.

These auditions can be sent via

• uploaded video
• an emailed YouTube link
• an in-person scheduled audition.

The Theatre Program does not require an audition for entrance into any B.A. degree tracks. Auditions are only required for scholarship consideration.

For questions about audition information, please contact Brian Guidry LeTraunik.
For more information about the Theatre program, click here.