Guidelines for Pre-Screening Recordings 

• Recordings must be genuinely performed by you 
• You are required to upload your files in a Video format. Acceptable file types include: .avi, .flv, .m1v, .m2v, .m4v, .mkv, .mov, .mpeg, .mpg, .mp4, .webm, .wmv 
• Each of your required pieces should be uploaded to your application as a separate file 
• Clearly label each of the uploaded files with the name of the composer and work/movement
• Recordings must not be edited, nor should any effects such as “reverb” be added 
• Review your recordings before uploading to ensure that they are of good quality and represent your best work to date 
• Upload your recordings to your application in advance of the application deadline (December 15, 2024)

Please note that all Master of Music programs require you to submit a pre-screening recording as part of your application. Faculty will review the recordings and, if you pass the pre-screening round, you will be invited to a final audition. 

In addition to your pre-screen repertoire, please also record an informal self-introduction video no more than 3 minutes in length. Please use this as an opportunity to share something that we don't already know from your application. This could be an interesting story about yourself, music or non-music related. Use it as an opportunity to share your personality and let us get to know you better! Please record this video in English.

Final auditions will take place in Tianjin and at select regional locations. Applicants unable to travel to a live audition location must contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn to discuss the circumstances and reasons they cannot audition live, and to request approval of an alternative audition modality.

The live audition dates and locations are listed below 

Memorization

• For the piano major, all solo piano works must be performed from memory.
• For non-piano majors, unless otherwise specified, all works except for sonatas and chamber music must be performed from memory. 

• Auditions for individual applicants to the instrumental and chamber music studies major are only available in Tianjin 
• Auditions for pre-formed chamber groups to the instrumental and chamber music studies major are available at all locations listed above 

For individual applicants who are not applying as part of a pre-formed group

Pre-Screening Requirements

1. The first movement of a Classical-era Sonata for piano (excluding Haydn: Hob. XVI: 1-14; Hob. XVI:27, 28, 35 and 37 and Beethoven: Op. 26, Op. 27 no. 2 'Moonlight", Op. 49, No. 1 and No. 2 and Op. 79) 
2. A substantial composition by Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Liszt, or Mendelssohn. Etudes, nocturnes, short dances, waltzes, or comparable pieces are not acceptable
3. One movement from any chamber work, played with other parts 

Note: All solo piano works must be performed from memory.

Final Audition Requirements

1. The first movement of a substantial Classical Sonata for piano (excluding Haydn: Hob. XVI: 1-14; Hob. XVI: 27, 28, 35 and 37 and Beethoven: Op. 26, Op. 27 No. 2 'Moonlight", Op. 49, No. 1 and 2 and Op. 79)  
2. Beethoven: Piano Trio in E-flat, Op. 1, No. 1, 1st movement, Allegro, played with other parts
3. Brahms: Piano Trio in C Major, Op. 87, 1st movement, Allegro moderato, played with other parts

Note: All solo piano works must be performed from memory.

For individual applicants who are not applying as part of a pre-formed group

Pre-Screening Requirements

1. First movement exposition and cadenza of a concerto from the 19th, 20th or 21st century, such as: Bartók No. 1 or 2, Beethoven, Berg, Brahms, Britten, Dvořák, Elgar, Korngold, Mendelssohn, Prokofiev No. 1 or 2, Schoenberg, Shostakovich No. 1 or 2, Sibelius, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Vieuxtemps No. 5, Walton, played with piano
2. One movement from an unaccompanied Bach partita or sonata for violin
3. One movement of a substantial sonata for violin and piano, played with piano
4. One movement from any chamber work, played with other parts 

Note: All works except for sonatas and chamber music must be performed from memory. 

Final Audition Requirements

1. First movement with cadenza of a concerto from the 19th, 20th or 21st century, such as: Bartók No. 1 or 2, Beethoven, Berg, Brahms, Britten, Dvořák, Elgar, Korngold, Mendelssohn, Prokofiev No. 1 or 2, Schoenberg, Shostakovich No. 1 or 2, Sibelius, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Vieuxtemps No. 5, Walton
2. Two contrasting movements from an unaccompanied Bach partita or sonata for violin
3. Mozart: Divertimento in E-flat Major, K.563, 1st movement, played with other parts

Note: All works except for sonatas and chamber music must be performed from memory. 

For individual applicants who are not applying as part of a pre-formed group

Pre-Screening Requirements

1. First movement exposition and cadenza of a concerto from the 18th, 20th or 21st century, played with piano
2. One movement from an unaccompanied Bach cello suite, violin partita, or violin sonata
3. One movement of a substantial sonata for viola and piano, played with piano
4. One movement from any chamber work, played with other parts 

Note: All works except for sonatas and chamber music must be performed from memory. 

Final Audition Requirements

1. The first movement plus cadenza from a concerto from the 18th, 20th or 21st century
2. Two contrasting movements from an unaccompanied Bach suite, partita, or sonata
3. Mozart: Divertimento in E-flat Major, K.563, 1st movement, played with other parts

Note: All works except for sonatas and chamber music must be performed from memory. 

For individual applicants who are not applying as part of a pre-formed group

Pre-Screening Requirements

1. First movement of a standard concerto with cadenza (If you choose Elgar concerto, please submit the 1st AND 2nd movements, or the 4th movement. If you choose Saint-Saëns concerto, please submit the whole concerto), played with piano
2. One movement from an unaccompanied Bach Suite
3. One movement of a substantial sonata for cello and piano; such as Beethoven Op. 69, 1st or 3rd movement, Brahms Op. 38, 1st or 3rd movement, Brahms Op. 99, 1st or 4th movement, Prokofiev Op. 119, 1st or 3rd  movement; Strauss Op. 6, 1st or 3rd movement, played with piano
4. One movement from any chamber work, played with other parts 

Note: All works except for sonatas and chamber music must be performed from memory. 

Final Audition Requirements

1. First movement of a standard concerto with cadenza (If you choose Elgar concerto, please play the 1st AND 2nd movements, or the 4th movement. If you choose Saint-Saëns concerto, please play the whole concerto)
2. Prelude and another movement from an unaccompanied Bach suite
3. A lyrical piece; such as Saint-Saëns The Swan, Fauré Après un Rêve, 3rd movement of Chopin’s sonata, Dvorak Silent wood or Mendelssohn Songs without Words
4. Mozart: Divertimento in E-flat Major, K.563, 1st movement, played with other parts

Note: All works except for sonatas and chamber music must be performed from memory. 

Applicants have the option to apply to the Instrumental and Chamber Music program as an existing piano trio or string quartet.

Pre-Screening Requirements

• One complete multi-movement chamber work

Final Audition Requirements

• Two complete multi-movement chamber works from contrasting styles