流行音乐和商业音乐

Students can audition on campus or virtually via 变焦. Registration for these events can be done though the 洛约拉应用门户

Review the drop-down menus below for specific repertoire requirements.

 

校园约会

虚拟的日期

  • 星期六, 2024年12月7日

  • 星期六, 2025年1月25日

  • 星期六, 2025年2月15日

  • 星期六, 2024年12月14日

  • 星期六, 2025年2月1日

  • 星期六, 2025年3月15日

Students in this degree are expected to be songwriters and arrangers. Please prepare two tunes to reflect as much original composition and/or arranging as possible for 你的 audition. Your performance should show as much dynamism in range of writing and performance as you can.

  • Perform 2 songs in varied styles——记住了
  • 我们正在收听 你的 voice: Unique, original and creative approaches to creating and interpreting music
  • Songs may be original or cover material
  • Be prepared to work through vocal exercises and demonstrate improvisation skills
  • Accompanists are not provided for on-campus auditions. You should bring backing tracks for 你的 audition or you may self-accompany with guitar, piano, 等.

 

For students auditioning virtually, you must have the following:

正确的地方:

  • A quiet, private area where you can audition undisturbed

合适的设备:

  • A strong internet connection
  • A laptop or desktop with a webcam
  • A USB microphone is highly recommended: 蓝色的雪球 or 蓝色的雪花 是可负担的选择吗?.

合适的时机:

  • Be prepared 5-10 minutes in advance of 你的 scheduled audition time
  • Double check 你的 time zone: All auditions are held in Central Time. 如果你在太平洋, 山, Eastern Time or another international time zone, you’ll need to plan for the time difference.

Students in this degree are expected to be songwriters and arrangers. Please prepare two tunes to reflect as much original composition and/or arranging as possible for 你的 audition. Your performance should show as much dynamism in range of writing and performance as you can.

  • Perform 2 songs in varied styles——记住了
  • Pieces/songs may be original or cover material
  • Use effects pedals sparingly- We are interested in what you can do with the instrument alone
  • Be prepared to improvise, read music (notation and chord charts) and play scales
  • An amplifier will be provided for on-campus auditions

 

For students auditioning virtually, you must have the following:

正确的地方:

  • A quiet, private area where you can audition undisturbed

合适的设备:

  • A strong internet connection
  • A laptop or desktop with a webcam
  • A USB microphone is highly recommended: 蓝色的雪球 or 蓝色的雪花 是可负担的选择吗?.

合适的时机:

  • Be prepared 5-10 minutes in advance of 你的 scheduled audition time
  • Double check 你的 time zone: All auditions are held in Central Time. 如果你在太平洋, 山, Eastern Time or another international time zone, you’ll need to plan for the time difference.

Students in this degree are expected to be songwriters and arrangers. Please prepare two tunes to reflect as much original composition and/or arranging as possible for 你的 audition. Your performance should show as much dynamism in range of writing and performance as you can.

  • Perform 2 pieces/songs that showcase 你的 ability to play in various popular styles: Rock, 恐慌, 雷鬼音乐, 摇摆不定的, 巴萨诺瓦, 等.——记住了
  • Use effects pedals sparingly- We are interested in what you can do with the instrument alone
  • Be prepared to improvise, read music (notation and chord charts) and play scales
  • An amplifier will be provided for on-campus auditions

 

For students auditioning virtually, you must have the following:

正确的地方:

  • A quiet, private area where you can audition undisturbed

合适的设备:

  • A strong internet connection
  • A laptop or desktop with a webcam
  • A USB microphone is highly recommended: 蓝色的雪球 or 蓝色的雪花 是可负担的选择吗?.

合适的时机:

  • Be prepared 5-10 minutes in advance of 你的 scheduled audition time
  • Double check 你的 time zone: All auditions are held in Central Time. 如果你在太平洋, 山, Eastern Time or another international time zone, you’ll need to plan for the time difference.

Students in this degree are expected to be songwriters and arrangers. Please prepare two tunes to reflect as much original composition and/or arranging as possible for 你的 audition. Your performance should show as much dynamism in range of writing and performance as you can.

  • Perform 2 pieces/songs that showcase 你的 ability to play in various popular styles: Rock, 恐慌, 雷鬼音乐, 摇摆不定的, 巴萨诺瓦, 等.——记住了
  • Be prepared to solo in different styles, read music and test 你的 rhythm
  • A drum set is provided for on-campus auditions- Applicants are advised to bring their own cymbals, 嗨,离合器和圈套

 

For students auditioning virtually, you must have the following:

正确的地方:

  • A quiet, private area where you can audition undisturbed

合适的设备:

  • A strong internet connection
  • A laptop or desktop with a webcam
  • A USB microphone is highly recommended: 蓝色的雪球 or 蓝色的雪花 是可负担的选择吗?.

合适的时机:

  • Be prepared 5-10 minutes in advance of 你的 scheduled audition time
  • Double check 你的 time zone: All auditions are held in Central Time. 如果你在太平洋, 山, Eastern Time or another international time zone, you’ll need to plan for the time difference.

Students in this degree are expected to be songwriters and arrangers. Please prepare two tunes to reflect as much original composition and/or arranging as possible for 你的 audition. Your performance should show as much dynamism in range of writing and performance as you can.

  • Perform 2 pieces/songs that showcase 你的 ability to both perform solo tunes and to accompany——记住了
  • Be prepared to improvise, read music (notation and chord charts), play scales and arpeggios
  • An electronic weighted keyboard with a pedal and amplification will be provided for on-campus auditions

 

For students auditioning virtually, you must have the following:

正确的地方:

  • A quiet, private area where you can audition undisturbed

合适的设备:

  • A strong internet connection
  • A laptop or desktop with a webcam
  • A USB microphone is highly recommended: 蓝色的雪球 or 蓝色的雪花 是可负担的选择吗?.

合适的时机:

  • Be prepared 5-10 minutes in advance of 你的 scheduled audition time
  • Double check 你的 time zone: All auditions are held in Central Time. 如果你在太平洋, 山, Eastern Time or another international time zone, you’ll need to plan for the time difference.

All applicants will be briefly interviewed in a conversational style: Be prepared to speak about 你的 musical training, recordings or performances outside of school projects that you've been a part of, 其他的成就, and what you intend to get out of with a degree in commercial music making from Loyola. 

For students auditioning virtually, you must have the following:

正确的地方:

  • A quiet, private area where you can audition undisturbed

合适的设备:

  • A strong internet connection
  • A laptop or desktop with a webcam
  • A USB microphone is highly recommended: 蓝色的雪球 or 蓝色的雪花 是可负担的选择吗?.

合适的时机:

  • Be prepared 5-10 minutes in advance of 你的 scheduled audition time
  • Double check 你的 time zone: All auditions are held in Central Time. 如果你在太平洋, 山, Eastern Time or another international time zone, you’ll need to plan for the time difference.