Live Auditions 2024

Live auditions are simply an alternative to recorded auditions and follow the same preparation. PCP holds live auditions as a convenience for families, and a chance to meet staff! You can find more information on audition guidelines, live audition dates, and venues below. If you are interested in a live audition sign up here! If any questions please email JennyB.

Please see audition city locations below.

Live Audition Dates and Venues

Saturday March 9, 2024 – Manhattan School of Music (130 Claremon Ave, New York, NY, 10027)

Philadelphia, PA

Baltimore/Washington DC

Saturday, March 16, 2024 – Harrt School of Music (200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117)

Sunday, March 17, 2024 – Music Haven (Bldg. 5, 2nd Floor, 315 Peck Street, New Haven, CT 06513)

Saturday, March 30, 2024 – NEC (290 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA)

Auditions

Each application consists of 3 parts: the online application and fee, the audition, and the Music Teacher Recommendation form. Please be sure that your application is complete, as we only review completed applications.

Audition Guidelines

Audition videos can either be attached to the online application or emailed to the Music Director of the corresponding session. Please be sure that the audition video shows the entire performer and is of the best quality available to you at the time. Please remember to state your name, and the name of the pieces/movement you are playing.

You will be notified of our acceptance decision as soon as possible once all of the materials have been received. Thank you for your patience.

Audition Requirements:

Two contrasting pieces, 5-8 minutes in total
One 2 or 3 octave scale of your choice