<p>Does anyone know if there is a time or length limit on the audition songs? CMU’s website does not list any (in contrast to monologues where a time limit is stated). I have heard that in fact songs must be limited to 28 bars each this year. Anyone who has auditioned this year (or anyone else) know the scoop? Thanks!</p>
<p>well when i did pre-college, the length of a song was 1 minute..i believe it is the same thing for the actual college audition...im not entirely sure though, but im auditioning for them at unifieds...and both of my songs are under 1 minute...hope that helped!</p>
<p>Thanks for the info!</p>
<p>For CMU, because it says "two songs" with no time limit given, my suggestion is to prepare 32 bar cuts. I can't see singing an entire song anywhere because it often would be too long and also have repeats that do not need to be heard. So, a verse, chorus and bridge would be a good excerpt. Pretty much a 32 bar cut is the idea. My D auditioned there two years ago and I can't recall what she did, but I really think it likely was a 32 bar cut of her songs. If it was a whole song, I'm sure she kept each to under 1 1/2 min. My advice is to go with 32 bars or under 1 1/2 min. per song.</p>
<p>My d has an audtion appt on Fri in NYC. Anyone else planning to be there then?</p>
<p>I just auditioned yesterday at CMU and the requirements are a 32 bar ballad and a 32 bar up-tempo. You should also have at least two extra songs with you because I was asked to sing a third song (someone told me that the website said to prepare four songs but I never saw that!) Hope this helps good luck!</p>
<p>Thank you for the info!</p>