Third Street Music School
Annual Auditions
The Annual Auditions are a longstanding tradition at Third Street that affords an opportunity for students to audition in a supportive environment for a panel of judges including the Director of Programs and one or more external adjudicators.
Who Can Participate?
Students ages 5 through 18 who are registered in individual lessons, dance classes, music production classes, or Partners at Third Street classes at Third Street, and who meet the requirements, may participate in the auditions.
Readiness is determined by the individual or class instructor and by the Department Chair.
What are Students Auditioning For?
- The Annual Auditions experience offers students an opportunity to showcase their achievements and the potential of being selected for Third Street performances, including the annual Stowe C. Phelps Concert (May 5, 2026).
- All students receive a certificate and written comments to acknowledge their achievements.
- Comments from external adjudicators
What Happens at the Auditions?
Students are assigned a time slot based on instrument, age, and level. Students enter the room without teachers or parents and play their piece. Following the audition, students are dismissed to their parents/caregivers.
Support is provided for instruments that require tuning.
What are the Requirements and Prerequisites?
Requirement: Be enrolled in individual lessons, Partners at Third Street, or a dance class at Third Street
Prerequisites:
Be enrolled in individual lessons, Partners at Third Street, or a dance class at Third Street
Perform in a Music Hour or other Third Street public performances during the current school year
- Piano: At least three (3) to be completed by the audition date
- Strings: At least three (3) to be completed by the audition date
- Guitar, Woodwinds, Brass: At least two (2) to be completed by the audition date
- Voice: At least one (1) to be completed by the audition date
- Dance: By Department Chair determination
- Demonstrate good attendance, regular practice and consistent progress throughout the year
- Receive a recommendation from teacher and Department Chair
- Music must be memorized and accompaniment must be used if the piece requires it
When are the Auditions?
- Piano: Sunday, March 29, 2026/9am-1pm
- Strings: Sunday, March 29, 2026/1pm-5pm
- Winds/Brass/Percussion: Tuesday, March 24/5:30pm-6:30pm
- Guitar: Thursday, March 19, 2026/4pm-6pm
- Voice: Thursday, March 19, 2026/6pm-8pm
- Dance: Wednesday, March 26, 2026/7pm-8pm
- Ensembles: At their usual coaching time by appointment
Sign Up for Annual Auditions
Application due Saturday, March 5, 2026
If you are interested in participating in the Annual Auditions:
Step 1 - Talk to your teacher!
Third Street faculty are available to discuss the requirements for eligibility and help you access the application.
