We do not hold regional auditions. Applicants who are invited to the live audition must travel to Los Angeles and be available from 8 am–8 pm on their assigned audition day for all the audition-related activities. Travel should be planned accordingly. Dates are subject to change. Please do not book your travel until you have received an audition invitation. Audition dates by instrument are posted below. For instruments that have multiple days of auditions, you will only be required to attend one audition date. If invited to the live audition, a date will be assigned to you in your invitation letter. Openings are subject to change without notice.
Audition Dates for Fall 2020 Bassoon: February 13, 2020 Cello: February 17, 18, and 19, 2020 Clarinet: February 13, 2020 Conducting: March 2, 2020 (Los Angeles, first round) and March 16, 2020 (London, final round) Double Bass: February 17, 18, and 19, 2020 Flute: February 12, 2020 Harp: February 17, 2020 Horn: February 10, 2020 Oboe: February 20, 2020 Percussion: February 11, 2020 Piano: February 11, 2020 Trombone (tenor): February 10, 2020 Trumpet: February 10, 2020 Viola: February 17, 18, and 19, 2020 Violin: February 17, 18, and 19, 2020
The audition day allows us to become better acquainted with prospective students and includes more than just your audition. Because of this, we ask that you make yourself available from 8 am–8 pm on your assigned date.
Here’s what to expect:
There are several hotels within walking distance of the Colburn School. The hotels in Little Tokyo are the farthest, but you can hop on the DASH that runs up 1st Street and walk a block to Colburn on Grand and 2nd Street. Or take a short Lyft or Uber ride to the campus. Feel free to check in with the Admissions Office regarding hotel choices.