Audition Information


The requirements listed below are for students who intend to major in music. Students who wish to minor in music or to study as a non-major must audition and should contact the appropriate faculty member.

Auditionees in all areas may be asked to sight-read a short selection. All students should contact the individual faculty member for more detailed audition repertoire information. Accompanists are not necessary for instrumental auditions. Voice auditions will have accompanists provided, though you may bring your own if you choose.

You may also want to submit repertoire lists and letters of reference from private teachers if applicable. Some areas encourage an interview with the appropriate faculty member and/or an essay describing your musical aspirations. Please contact the individual teacher if you have any questions about the audition process or repertoire.

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Suggested Repertoire by Instrument


Bassoon Mr. Gabriel Beavers
Prepare one movement of a concerto or sonata from the Baroque period; one movement from another concerto or sonata of your choice; one technical etude; 3-4 orchestral excerpts (recommended for freshmen/required for transfer students); all major scales and triads (at least 2 octaves); chromatic scale, in your full range; and all minor scales and triads (recommended for freshmen/required for transfer students).

Cello Mr. Dennis Parker
Prepare two contrasting works, one of which should be a movement from one of the Bach Suites; an études by David Popper; and demonstrate a working knowledge of all major and minor scales.

Clarinet Mr. Robert DiLutis
Prepare three contrasting (by style and period) selections from the standard clarinet repertoire. These should include étudess as well as solos (with or without piano). Prepare all major and minor scales.

Composition Dr. Dinos Constantinides
Schedule an interview with Coordinator of Composition to discuss musical skills and experience. Demonstrate instrumental proficiency by performing a written piece. It is recommended that you bring examples of your complete compositions written for piano or small ensembles.

Double Bass Ms. Yung-chaio Wei
Prepare two contrasting solos or movements from the standard repertoire and two standard orchestral excerpts

Flute Dr. Katherine Kemler
Prepare the first movement of a Mozart Concerto OR two contrasting movements (slow, fast) from a Bach Sonata PLUS a contrasting piece of your choice from the standard flute repertoire; chromatic scale (three octaves); all major scales (minor scales are recommended but not required).

Harp Dr. Kimberly Houser
Prepare two contrasting works from the solo harp repertoire.

Horn Mr. Seth Orgel
Prepare one movement of a major horn concerto or of a major work for horn and piano; all major scales (at least two octaves), your state's All-State material or two contrasting études that show your level of technical facility; one or two orchestral excerpts (recommended for freshmen/required for transfer students); sight-reading; and for transfer students - transposition.

Oboe Johanna Cox
Prepare two contrasting movements of a major oboe concerto or sonata from the Baroque period; one movement of a major oboe concerto or solo oboe work of your choice; two contrasting etudes from Ferling - Forty-Eight Selected Studies or Barret - Oboe Method; all major and minor scales; and orchestral excerpts (required for transfer students, recommended but not required for entering freshmen).

Organ Dr. Herndon Spillman
Prepare one chorale prelude and one prelude and fugue from the Baroque repertoire. Also prepare one work from the Romantic or Contemporary periods.

Percussion Dr. Brett Dietz
Represent yourself in as many areas as you feel comfortable including concert and rudimental snare drum, two and four mallet marimba/xylophone, timpani, and drumset. In areas where solos cannot be prepared you will be asked to demonstrate basic techniques and sight-reading: snare drum (rolls, rudiments), timpani (tuning, muffling), mallets (scales, arpeggios).

Piano Mr. Michael Gurt
Students should be prepared to play from memory three pieces as indicated: For BA or BME or Minor: 1 work by J.S. Bach; 1 work by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven; 1 additional work of the applicant's choice. For BM (performance and pedagogy): a prelude and fugue by J.S. Bach OR 2-3 movements of a dance suite by J.S. Bach; a movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven; one additional work of the applicant's choice.

Saxophone Dr. Griffin Campbell
At a minimum, prepare major and chromatic scales and two contrasting pieces (one more technical, one more lyrical). These could be Ferling etudes, individual short pieces, or movements of a sonata or concerto. The audition will also include sight-reading. Persons wishing to transfer at advanced levels should contact the instructor for requirements.

Trombone Ms. Jeannie Little
Prepare a solo with contrasting stylistic sections (technical and lyrical), or two contrasting études of sufficient difficulty to show your capabilities in each style of playing; all major scales throughout the player's practical range.

Trumpet Mr. James West & Dr. Brian Shaw
· A solo with contrasting stylistic selections, or; · two contrasting études
these should be of sufficient difficulty to show your capabilities in each style of playing;
· all major scales throughout the player's practical range
· possible sightreading

Tuba/Euphonium Dr. Joseph Skillen
Prepare a solo with contrasting stylistic sections (technical and lyrical), or two contrasting étudess of sufficient difficulty to show your capabilities in each style of playing; all major scales throughout the player's practical range.

Viola Espen Lilleslatten
Prepare a movement from any major viola concerto (excluding the Baroque period), a movement from any sonata or a movement from the Bach solo suites, and a caprice, études, or any short piece demonstrating your technical abilities.

Violin Mr. Lin He & Espen Lilleslatten
For the Bachelor of Music degree prepare one movement of a Mozart concerto, one movement of a 19th or 20th century concerto, two contrasting movements of solo Bach; one études from Rode or more advanced, and one piece of your choice (optional). For the Bachelor of Music Education degree prepare scales, one études, and two pieces of your choice.

Voice Dr. Loraine Sims
Two memorized selections, contrasting in style (Italian/English; slow/fast tempos, etc.) An accompanist will be provided for the audition. Auditionees will also be asked to sight read a brief musical excerpt.