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Brass and Woodwind
Prepare two selections of solo repertoire (contrasting styles and tempi). One selection may be an etude or study. Be prepared to sight-read. Memorization is not required.
Percussion
Students prepare the following: A solo or etude on mallets, snare, and timpani. In addition, prepare major scales on mallets; demonstration of standard P.A.S. rudiments on snare; and long crescendo diminuendo roll on timpani.
Vocal Music Majors
Auditioners are asked to sing two art songs in contrasting styles and languages. Choose repertoire that you sing well and shows your voice to its best advantage. Art songs from books such as The First Book of Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Baritone, or Bass Solos would be good for auditions as well as songs from the 26 Italian Songs and Arias. Also, be prepared to sight-sing.
String
String candidates should prepare from memory at least one movement from a standard concerto or comparable composition, a movement from an unaccompanied Bach suite, and technical material (an etude or a caprice).
Keyboard
Perform from memory at least three compositions drawn from three of the following style periods: Baroque, Classic, Romantic, Contemporary; all major and minor scales and triad arpeggios played across a four octave range, ascending and descending; and sight reading.
Composition
If you wish to major in composition, you should arrange to meet with the head of the Composition Department (Dr. David Vayo) on the day of your instrumental or vocal audition. Bring some of your recent compositions (scores and/or recordings) with you. Students who have a strong interest but no experience in composing are sometimes admitted as composition majors if their musical background and talents are strong. The decision as to whether to admit such students is based primarily on the results of the applied audition and the interview with the head of the Composition Department.