Voice Area
Voice Area
Voice at UNO
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, nationally and internationally recognized voice and choral faculty have extensive performance backgrounds and offer outstanding individualized instruction in a creative and supportive environment. Voice students have the opportunity to participate in specialized workshops, masterclasses 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, and chamber groups. Students are frequently selected as soloists to perform with the UNO large and small ensembles.
Program Requirements:
Update for 2022 Auditions: Incoming undergraduate and graduate voice auditions will be held in a virtual format. Please submit your audition repertoire requirements via video recording. Use your favorite file share or platform (i.e. Youtube, Google Drive, etc) and make sure the link permissions are set to “anyone with the link can view.”
Upload your audition video here. Please submit your video by March 1st.
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.
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.
Need assistance preparing your audition? Follow this audition tutorial!
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.