Voice Area
The School of Music at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s offers a substantial voice program with a wide range of experiences for voice majors. Our dynamic voice and choral faculty have extensive performance and education backgrounds and offer outstanding individualized and ensemble instruction in a creative and supportive environment. Voice students have the opportunity to participate in specialized workshops, performance classes by renowned guest artists, and international/national conferences, competitions, and tours. Students perform in a variety of ensembles including the University Chorus, Concert Choir, Opera, jazz ensembles, and chamber groups. Students are frequently selected as soloists to perform with the UNO large and small ensembles.
Live Audition Dates 2024: Monday, February 19, 2024 and Saturday, March 2, 2024.
To be considered for a music scholarship, you must declare a music major as your first major. Please make sure you have filled out the general University scholarship form and the subsequent music scholarship form.
Program Requirements:
- Bachelor of Arts, Concentration in Music Studies (B.A.; Music Studies)
- Bachelor of Music, Performance (B.M. Performance)
- Bachelor of Music, Music Education (B.M. Music Education)
- Master of Music, Performance (M.M. Performance)
Audition Requirements:
Undergraduate (B.M. Performance/Education; B.A. Music Studies)
Prepare two songs. Voice faculty prefer your audition song selections are from the classical and musical theatre genres.
1. The songs should be in contrasting styles.
2. All songs must be performed from memory.
3. One selection should be performed in English, and one in a different language of your choice.
4. Songs should show potential, interpretive ability, and musicianship.
5. There will be a UNO staff pianist at the audition. Please bring $15 to pay the pianist at the time of the audition.
Need assistance selecting songs for your undergraduate audition? Please utilize learning guides created by UNO students. Learning guides are under the "Submissions from 2023" heading on this website: https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/slcedt/
Students interested in the Bachelor of Music in Music Education must also submit a short 2-3 minute video. Please watch the following video before you begin: https://youtu.be/sCx-fw8gPqw. The questions and prompts are also listed in written form below. When completed, please email to Adam Hilt: ahilt@unomaha.edu.
- Introduce yourself , tell us your primary instrument ,and any additional instruments you play. Feel free to tell us any additional information that you would want us to know (e.g., you teach piano; work with youth; enjoy learning languages).
- Why are you interested in music education?
- Name one teacher you respect and why.
- Sing a nursery rhyme/children’s song without accompaniment (one verse only).
M.M. Music Performance (Graduate)
1. Perform 20 minutes of music.
2. All music must be performed from memory.
3. A variety of languages should be presented.
4. Repertoire should include five contrasting pieces.
If you have been instructed to submit a video audition, please follow these instructions:
- Upload your audition video to YouTube or a similar video sharing website. You can also upload your video file to Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive and share that link, just make sure it is able to be viewed by anyone with the link.
- Please submit your video links using this form.
If you have any questions please contact Adam Hilt (ahilt@unomaha.edu).
High School voice students throughout the Midwest participate yearly in the UNO Band, Orchestra, and Choir Honor Festival (BOCH Festival). These students have the opportunity to work with UNO faculty and guest clinicians to perform great repertoire, as well as attend concerts and masterclasses throughout the weekend.
Questions? Contact Voice Area Coordinator, Prof. Shelby VanNordstrand, at svannordstrand@unomaha.edu.