From the Top Virtual “Live” Auditions

PLEASE NOTE: Our Virtual “Live” Audition slots are now full. If you would like to be put on our wait list, please email us at: auditions@fromthetop.org.  Please remember you can apply at any time by completing an online application and uploading recordings. We encourage you to do so before April 15th for your best chance of being accepted to our 2024-2025 Fellowship program. We will also be holding virtual “live” auditions again in November 2024, so check back here for more details as we get closer. 

From the Top is holding Virtual “Live” Auditions: March 16 – 30, 2024

If you are interested in joining From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab Fellowship, culminating in an appearance on our NPR program and podcast, we hope you will sign up to meet From the Top’s admissions team and audition for us virtually! We love meeting our applicants in person and having the chance to chat. Audition slots disappear quickly, so sign up soon.

For all non-pianists, please know that accompaniment is welcome, but not required. Come as you are!

Sign-Up Instructions

  1. Learn about the Learning and Media Lab Fellowship
  2. Click here to register and sign up for the time and day you would like.
  3. Complete the Online Application.  (Check the application guide for instructions.)*
  4. Come to your audition :)

*Please complete your From the Top online application ahead of your audition date. We use your application in your audition. The application fee is waived for virtual “live” audition participants.

What to Prepare

What should I bring to the audition?

  1. Please prepare 1-2 pieces of solo repertoire. If you have two contrasting pieces, excellent, but we realize that you are busy at summer festivals, and if you have only one piece that you are comfortable sharing at this time, that is perfectly fine! Accompaniment is welcome but absolutely not required.
  2. Just be yourself. Part of the audition will include an informal chat. You do not need to prepare anything for this, we just like to get a sense of who you are. It is very informal, and we use your answers in your application to guide the conversation. Feel free to also ask us any questions you might have during this time.

Our admissions team look forward to meeting you soon!

Eligibility

You are eligible if you:

  • Are a musician between the ages of 8–18 and have not enrolled in a college or conservatory.*
  • Live in or have a significant training connection to the US.

*High School Seniors must apply by the November 15th deadline of their senior year.


QUESTIONS?

Email auditions@fromthetop.org for more information.