January 25, 2008
February 15, 2008
February 18, 2008
April 5, 2008
Voice – The student
should prepare at least
two memorized selections
for the vocal audition.
One selection should be
from the traditional vocal
literature, such as an art
song or an aria. The second
selection may be of the
student’s choosing and should
be of a contrasting style
such as Broadway musical,
folk, gospel, sacred, etc.
Upon request, an accompanist
will be provided at the
audition, although recorded
accompaniments are also
acceptable. The student
is expected to demonstrate
basic vocal technique and
to show potential for further
development. A sight-reading
and ear-training exercise
will also be included in
the audition.
Piano - The student should
prepare two selections of contrasting
styles. Where possible, the student
should play pieces from the traditional
piano literature at least at the
difficulty level of a Bach two-part
invention or a Mozart sonata, first
movement. Sight-reading and scales
will also be included in the audition.
The student is expected to demonstrate
basic technique and to show potential
for further development.
Non-Keyboard Instruments
- The student should be prepared
to play scales in the major keys
and the chromatic scale in at least
two octaves and should prepare a
solo selection from the standard
repertory. The student is expected
to demonstrate good basic technique
and show potential for further development.
Sight reading will be included in
the audition. See additional
details for specific instruments.*
*Guitar -
Candidates must prepare two
pieces from contrasting style
periods; play major scales;
basic chords and play a provided
sight-reading example.
Guitarists admitted to the
undergraduate program should
demonstrate a degree of
technical fluency and musical
awareness appropriate to the
level of audition literature.
This means it is better to
perform easier pieces well than
difficult pieces poorly.
Studying the guitar at the
college level requires the study
of classical technique and
repertoire (music) just as if
you were going to study the
violin; piano or voice. If you
are interested in becoming a
music major with the guitar as
your primary instrument, you
will be required to have a
classical guitar; music stand;
footstool; nail files;
metronome/tuner and any required
books; scores (sheet music) and
recordings. The School of Music recognizes that some talented students may lack
the benefit of substantial
previous classical guitar
training. These students may be
offered a conditional acceptance
into the program to pursue
remedial study (for credit) and
work toward a formal qualifying
audition.
*Harp – The student should
be prepared to play two contrasting
works from the standard repertory,
e.g., Dussek: Sonatas, Bach-Grandjany:
Largo from Violin Sonata No. 6,
Dello Joio: Bagatelles.
*Percussion - The student
should demonstrate basic skills
on two of the following instruments:
snare drum, timpani, and any of
the mallet instruments. Guidelines
for each category are:
Snare Drum: Basic
rudiments and one selection
at the level of any
all-state required solo
or an etude from Portraits
in Rhythm by Anthony
Cirone.
Mallets: Major scales
and one selection at
the level of any all-state
required solo or etude
from Modern School of
Xylophone by Morris
Goldenberg.
Timpani: Basic tuning
skills and one selection
at the level of any
all-state required solo
or an etude from Modern
Method for Timpani by
Saul Goodman.
Audition Guidelines
