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2022 Auditions

We are excited to offer in-person auditions with virtual options available. 

January 22-23

  • Saturday, January 22: Actor Training and Music Theatre and Graduate Music majors
  • Sunday, January 23: All Undergraduate and Graduate majors

February 19-21

  • Saturday, February 19: All Undergraduate and Graduate majors
  • Sunday, February 20: All Undergraduate and Graduate majors 
  • Monday, February 21: TBD

March 5-6

  • Saturday, March 5: All Undergraduate and Graduate majors
  • Sunday, March 6: All Undergraduate and Graduate majors 

April 3

  • Sunday, April 3: Junior Audition Day

Hartt Early Action

The Hartt School is now offering this non-binding, fully remote, Early Action opportunity to our undergraduate applicants.* Apply to The University of Hartford by November 15 and submit your Hartt supplemental and Audition Materials by December 1 to qualify. Those degree programs requiring an interview will take place via zoom on December 11, 2021.

*Please note that Early Action at The Hartt School is not available for the BFA in Music Theatre, BFA in Actor Training or Graduate Program applicants. 

Early Action Timeline:

  • November 15: Apply to the University of Hartford
  • December 1: Submit all audition and supplemental materials (if applicable)
  • December 11: Remote interviews (if required) 

Steps to Apply

Undergraduate

  1. Complete application to the University of Hartford
  2. Complete and upload Hartt Profile documents on the applicant portal
    1. Hartt School Essay
    2. Resume
    3. Repertoire List (MUSIC APPLICANTS ONLY)
    4. Headshot (DANCE AND THEATRE APPLICANTS ONLY)
    5. Sample Composition (COMPOSITION APPLICANTS ONLY)
  3. Artistic Letters of Recommendation – Two (2) letters should be sent by the recommender to The Hartt School Admission Office 
  4. Audition/Interview for program faculty
    1. Auditions and interviews will be scheduled after completion of the University application and upload of all Hartt documents 
    2. Audition information

Please note: Applicants may also choose to submit audition and profile materials through Acceptd. This requires a fee to be paid to Acceptd directly. Applicants must still submit a complete application to the University of Hartford to be considered for acceptance.

Learn More about the undergraduate application requirements.

Graduate

  1. Complete an application to the University of Hartford
  2. Complete an audition and interview*. All applicants will have an interview within their major’s department or with their audition panel. Applicants to all graduate music education programs will also complete a brief music skills assessment test.
  3. Submit supporting documents within two weeks of applying:
    1. Letter of Intent
    2. Performance/Professional Resume
    3. Repertoire list: Required for all auditioning applicants
    4. Preliminary Video and Portfolio Submission
    5. Three letters of recommendation
    6. Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
    7. $90 fee ($50 application fee + $40 audition/interview fee)

Learn more about the graduate application requirements.

Deadlines

Apply by:
11/15/2021- Early Action Deadline (most undergraduate degree programs)
12/15/2021 (Prescreen deadline for all DMA applicants, and Conducting applicants (MM, GPD, AD, & DMA)
2/15/2022 – Undergraduate Priority Deadline
2/1/2022- Graduate Priority Deadline

*Applications will continue to be accepted after the deadline pending available openings, with limited scholarship availability. 

Degrees Offered

The University will receive applications for the following degrees:

  • Music – Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, and Undergraduate Diploma in Music
  • Dance – Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Theatre – Bachelor of Fine Arts

We will receive applications for the following music degrees:

  • Graduate Professional Diploma
  • Artist Diploma
  • Doctor of Musical Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Music Education
  • Master of Arts in Music
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education

Visit Opportunities

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We invite you to get an inside look at our tight-knit community of performers, creators, and educators. Explore our studios, experience our performances, and find out why Hartt is where you belong!
Program Visits & Events

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Experience Virtual Hartt Days

Accepted students are strongly encouraged to attend a Virtual Experience Hartt Day. These days will be live and give accepted students a chance to meet current students and faculty. More information about Experience Hartt days will be released soon.

Scholarships

At Hartt, all accepted students are considered for scholarship with awards ranging up to full tuition. Scholarships are renewable annually for the length of the program to which the student was admitted. Students may apply for need-based financial aid by filing the FAFSA

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Office of Student Financial Aid

We are dedicated to making your education affordable. We’ll help you explore all available options to finance your UHart experience.

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Office of Admission

Reach out to our team of exceptional advisors, administrators, and counselors. They are here to help you become part of the UHart family.

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Your goal should be to trust yourself, your training, and engage fully in the audition process.

Stephen Pier, Artistic DIrector, Dance

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