Popular Performance Audition Requirements

Showcase Your Artistry through Cover Song Performances
Perform three to five cover songs that highlight your musical skills. You may accompany yourself or use recorded tracks. If you opt for recorded tracks, ensure the volume is adjusted so your performance is clearly audible. Please refrain from editing or enhancing the sound in any way.

Video Introduction: Share Your Artistic Journey
Record a short (2-5 minutes) video introduction, highlighting your artistic journey. This may include information about the classes or lessons you have taken, your artistic accomplishments, any awards you have won, groups you have participated in, and creative experiences that have been particularly meaningful. Share anything else you would like us to know about you as an artist, showcasing your passion and growth.

Additional recording guidelines

If you are uploading a video audition, please follow the guidelines below.

Submissions must not have been edited or enhanced for sound
One microphone should be used to record both the singer and keyboard
The camera should be placed in a fixed position in front of the singer, at a distance that shows both facial expression and physical posture/presentation

If you are unable to present the suggested audition materials, please submit materials that clearly display your present level and potential.

For more detailed information on the Interlochen Arts Academy application process, please visit our How to Apply page.

Application Deadlines

Nov. 1. The pre-assessment deadline for early action is Nov. 1. If you submit your application by the pre-assessment deadline, your application will be reviewed to ensure your materials are complete and meet all requirements prior to its priority review after the Jan. 15 deadline.
Nov. 15. The early action application deadline is Nov. 15. Meeting the early action deadline better secures your place in our artistic community and provides more opportunities for financial aid.
Dec. 10. The pre-assessment deadline for regular decision is Dec. 10. If you submit your application by the pre-assessment deadline, your application will be reviewed to ensure your materials are complete and meet all requirements prior to its priority review after the Jan. 15 deadline.
Jan. 15. The regular decision application deadline is Jan. 15.

Applications will remain open after the regular decision deadline as space permits. Please contact the Office of Admission & Financial Aid with any questions.

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