- For 2026, Music auditions will be in person. We will provide the backing tracks on the day of your audition. Resources on this page are to help you rehearse. Don’t forget to bring your written task or submit it online!
Music Production
For this course the audition will be more of an informal interview where we will discuss your passion for music production. If you have already produced your own music we would love to hear it! We can listen on your phone or if you want to upload it ahead of time you can do, we recommend a platform like SoundCloud for this.
Don’t worry if you haven’t produced your own music as this is not a requirement to join the course.
Music Performance (including single, double and triple options)
There is a strict requirement to play the set pieces provided. These popular music pieces are representative of the course content. We need to know that you can learn a prescribed piece using provided resources in a given timeframe.
Drumkit, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard/Piano/ Vocals*
“All Day and All of the Night” by the Kinks
Trinity Rock and Pop Syllabus Grade 3
Please use only the scores and backing tracks provided to learn this piece. Do not use original recordings of the song or any versions found on youtube unless they are specifically created for the Trinity Grade 3 Syllabus.
*Vocals
If you feel “All Day and All of The Night” is unsuitable for your vocal range or style there is a range of Grade 3 vocals available.
- Adventure of a Lifetime – Coldplay
- Brass in Pocket – The Pretenders
- Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
- Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty
- Perfect Day – Lou Reed
- Royals – Lorde
- Upside Down – Dianna Ross
- You Know I’m No Good – Amy Winehouse
Tutorial Playlist - video and audio guides
Listen to the full playlist
What if I have questions about the process?
If you have a question about the audition process for Music please email Mike Grainger at m.grainger@priestley.ac.uk
If you have any questions about the admissions process please contact admissions@priestley.ac.uk