Audition Information
The Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University offers one of the most comprehensive and performance-rich musical environments in the world, combining the resources of a major research university with the intensity and focus of a leading conservatory. Students are immersed in a thriving artistic community that includes a wide range of large ensembles, chamber music opportunities, opera and ballet productions, wind bands, orchestras, jazz programs, and contemporary music experiences—all supported by world-class faculty and state-of-the-art performance facilities. With 1,100 performances presented each year across campus venues each year, students experience a constant cycle of preparation, performance, and artistic growth. Jacobs alumni hold positions in major orchestras, military bands, and universities across the globe, reflecting a tradition of excellence and professional success.
2026-2027 Audition Dates
January 30th, 2027
February 6th, 2027*
February 27th, 2027
*Dr. Hightower will be performing at the 2027 United States Army Tuba/Euphonium Workshop. Please select January 30th or February 27th
For more information, please visit the Jacob’s Admission Page
Degrees Offered
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Science in Music and an Outside Field
Diploma Programs
Artist Diploma, Performer Diploma, Solo Performance
Graduate Degrees
Master of Music in Performance, Doctor of Music in Music Literature and Performance
Audition Requirements
For a complete list of audition requirements, follow this link.
Ensembles
Bands: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, All-Campus Band, Athletic Bands, Summer Concert Band
Orchestras: Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, University Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, All-Campus Orchestra
Chamber Music: IU Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, Brass Quintets, Tuba-Euphonium Quartets
New Music: New Music Ensemble
Facilities
L-R: Musical Arts Center, Auer Hall, Ford-Crawford Hall, Recital Hall
The Jacob’s School of Music occupies six buildings on the southwest corner of the Indiana University campus. For more information on our facilities, follow this link.
Musical Arts Center-The Musical Arts Center (MAC) seats 1,460 patrons and features advanced acoustical design and technical capabilities, making it one of the grandest performance venues in the United States.
Auer Hall-Made possible by a $1 million dollar gift from Ione B. Auer, the 400-seat auditorium has a high-beamed, coffered ceiling, with two side terraces.
Ford-Crawford Hall– Ford-Crawford Hall, an intimate 100-seat auditorium designed for solo recitals and chamber music performances, was made possible by Richard E. Ford.
Recital Hall-Within Merrill Hall is the school’s most historic performance space, Recital Hall, which hosted its first performance on January 15, 1937. World-renowned musicians have performed in this 500-seat hall for more than 70 years.
Indiana University Tuba and Euphonium Studio 