Auditions will be held on campus in Los Angeles.
Those applicants invited to participate in the live audition process will be notified by mid-to-late December.
Audition dates are posted below by instrument. For instruments that have multiple dates, applicants will only attend one audition date.
Bassoon: February 15 Cello: February 20, 21, 22 Clarinet: February 15 Conducting: March 25 Double Bass: February 20, 21, 22 Flute: February 13 Harp: February 12 Horn: February 19 Oboe: February 19 Percussion: February 20 Piano: Virtual Auditions January 20 and 21; In-person final round February 13 Trombone: February 12 Trumpet: February 19 Tuba: February 12 Viola: February 21, 22 Violin: February 14, 15, 16
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–7 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.