Otterbein University Department of Music
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Welcome to the Otterbein University Department of Music!
Welcome to the online audition website for the music department at Otterbein University. We offer a Bachelor of Music Performance, a Bachelor of Music Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music, with available concentrations in Theory and Composition, and History and Literature. The admissions process can be complicated, but we are here to help! If you have any questions, please reach out to our admissions counselor, Emily Stroble or our program coordinator, Nico Lawson for assistance. Questions can also be directed to music@otterbein.edu.
Auditioning for Otterbein Music
Students must apply for admission to the university before scheduling an audition.
Students who would like to audition for a Music major, non-major participation scholarships, and for admission to the Otterbein Athletic bands but cannot attend an on-campus audition may audition through this site. Please note that music major applicants interested in consideration for the Young Artist Scholarship should apply to the university by December 15, 2025 and complete their audition by February 21, 2026.
For detailed information about audition requirements, see our "Music Audition & Scholarship Information" brochure and the Otterbein University Music Department website.
For the best scholarship consideration, we encourage students who can travel to campus to schedule an audition on one of the following in-person dates through the website linked above:
2025-2026 Audition Dates (For 2026-2027 School Year):
For students that cannot attend an on-campus audition, we will conduct interviews and review submission materials on Saturday, March 21, 2026. If you are unable to attend this date, please contact Nico Lawson and/or music@otterbein.edu to arrange an alternative audition date.
Online Audition Process
As noted above, please apply for admission to Otterbein University before completing this audition process. If you submit your audition before we receive your application, we will wait until you have been admitted to Otterbein to review your submission.
To begin the audition process, choose your instrument in the Program menu to the left. The audition requirements for all degree tracks, as well as participation awards for non-majors, are the same for each instrument. For more detailed information about audition requirements, please review our "Music Audition & Scholarship Information" brochure.
Once you have selected your program, you will be taken to a page where you can upload your information, resume, and video/audio clips. Video is preferred, but audio clips will be accepted.
Thank you. We look forward to hearing your work!
Welcome to the online audition website for the music department at Otterbein University. We offer a Bachelor of Music Performance, a Bachelor of Music Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music, with available concentrations in Theory and Composition, and History and Literature. The admissions process can be complicated, but we are here to help! If you have any questions, please reach out to our admissions counselor, Emily Stroble or our program coordinator, Nico Lawson for assistance. Questions can also be directed to music@otterbein.edu.
Auditioning for Otterbein Music
Students must apply for admission to the university before scheduling an audition.
Students who would like to audition for a Music major, non-major participation scholarships, and for admission to the Otterbein Athletic bands but cannot attend an on-campus audition may audition through this site. Please note that music major applicants interested in consideration for the Young Artist Scholarship should apply to the university by December 15, 2025 and complete their audition by February 21, 2026.
For detailed information about audition requirements, see our "Music Audition & Scholarship Information" brochure and the Otterbein University Music Department website.
For the best scholarship consideration, we encourage students who can travel to campus to schedule an audition on one of the following in-person dates through the website linked above:
2025-2026 Audition Dates (For 2026-2027 School Year):
- Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Saturday, February 21, 2026
For students that cannot attend an on-campus audition, we will conduct interviews and review submission materials on Saturday, March 21, 2026. If you are unable to attend this date, please contact Nico Lawson and/or music@otterbein.edu to arrange an alternative audition date.
Online Audition Process
As noted above, please apply for admission to Otterbein University before completing this audition process. If you submit your audition before we receive your application, we will wait until you have been admitted to Otterbein to review your submission.
To begin the audition process, choose your instrument in the Program menu to the left. The audition requirements for all degree tracks, as well as participation awards for non-majors, are the same for each instrument. For more detailed information about audition requirements, please review our "Music Audition & Scholarship Information" brochure.
Once you have selected your program, you will be taken to a page where you can upload your information, resume, and video/audio clips. Video is preferred, but audio clips will be accepted.
Thank you. We look forward to hearing your work!
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