MUSIC PROGRAM AUDITION GUIDELINES

You will be evaluated on proficiency with your instrument of choice (including voice) and considered for admission into the program.

VOICE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Present two songs in contrasting styles which will demonstrate a range of emotional and musical styles. The songs should be memorized and sung with piano accompaniment (no recorded accompaniments).

GENERAL INSTRUMENTAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please prepare a movement of a sonata or concerto or two contrasting etudes. Instrumentalists may bring their own accompanist or perform with one of our staff accompanists.

PIANO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Present one selection from the Baroque era, one first-movement from a classical sonata and one free choice from the Romantic through 21st century. All these pieces must be memorized at audition.

PERCUSSION AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please prepare at least one mallet solo using 2 or 4 mallets, one snare drum solo at the rudimental or orchestral level, and one timpani solo. Be prepared for sight reading.

Date: Friday, December 10, 2010 - Winter 2011 Admission.