Audition Dates | Schedule an Audition/Contact Faculty | Suggested Audition Repertoire
Before a student can be admitted as a music major, music education major, or Bachelor of Arts in music major, she/he must audition for the appropriate applied music faculty. Taped auditions are acceptable in some areas, although a personal audition is preferred. On-campus auditions also give prospective students an opportunity to tour our facilities, meet with other students, and meet with applied faculty.
Prospective students should check the on-campus audition schedule for the appropriate dates for their instrument or discipline. Audition requirements vary between areas; it is best to contact the applied music professor for specific requirements.
On the following dates, prospective undergraduate students will have the opportunity to audtion, meet with current students, tour the facilities, and discuss curriculum and program requirements.
Instrumental Auditions
February 16, 2008
It is recommended that you first contact the faculty member who teaches your particular instrument to schedule an audition. (See the complete list of applied faculty below.) If you wish to schedule an audition on the date listed above, you should Nancy Savoy at the School of Music Office 225/578-4517 or 578-3261 or nsavoy@lsu.edu. Please be sure you have completed and returned a School of Music and an LSU application for admission.
If none of the above dates are acceptable, you may contact the appropriate faculty member directly to schedule an appointment for an audition.
Vocal Auditions
Who to Contact to Schedule audition: Kelly Eaglin
January 26, 2008
February 9, 2008
March 1, 2008
Students are strongly encouraged to schedule their auditions on one of these dates. All voice auditions must be completed by March 1, 2008.keagli1@lsu.edu
Who to Contact if you have questions/problems regarding audition date:
Dr. Loraine Sims (lsims@lsu.edu) - Coordinator - Vocal Arts Area
Schedule an Audition/Contact Faculty
| Faculty Member | Telephone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Dean | Dr. Jane Cassidy | 225/578-3261 | jcassid@lsu.edu |
| Band | Mr. Frank Wickes | 225/578-2384 | wickes@lsu.edu |
| Brass* | Dr. Joseph Skillen | 225/578-2646 | jskille@lsu.edu |
| Choral | Dr. Kenneth Fulton | 225/578-2569 | wfulton@lsu.edu |
| Composition | Dr. Dinos Constantinides | 225/578-4010 | cconsta@lsu.edu |
| Harp | Dr. Kimberly Houser | 225/578-0521 | khouser@lsu.edu |
| Keyboard | Dr. Willis Delony | 225/578-2568 | wdelony@lsu.edu |
| Organ | Dr. Herndon Spillman | 225/578-3269 | hspill1@lsu.edu |
| Percussion* | Mr. Brett Dietz | 225/578-2455 | bdietz1@lsu.edu |
| Strings | Mr. Kevork Mardirossian | 225/578-2675 | kmardiro@lsu.edu |
| Vocal | Dr. Loraine Sims | 225/578-2541 | lsims@lsu.edu |
| Woodwinds* | Dr. Katherine Kemler | 225/578-2578 | kkemler@lsu.edu |
| *Wind, brass & percussion students should also contact the Band Department 225/578-2384. | |||
The audition repertoires listed below are suggested for potential undergraduate music majors.
Auditionees in all areas may be asked to sightread 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.
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 may audition during registration week by contacting the appropriate faculty member.
Suggested Repertoire by Instrument
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Bassoon |
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 contact: Mr. Dennis Parker |
Prepare two contrasting works, one of which should be a movement from one of the Bach Suites; an étude by David Popper; and demonstrate a working knowledge of all major and minor scales. | |
| Clarinet contact: Dr. Justin O'Dell |
Prepare three contrasting (by style and period) selections from the standard clarinet repertoire. These should include études as well as solos (with or without piano). Prepare all major and minor scales. | |
| Composition contact: 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 contact: Ms. Yung-chaio Wei |
Prepare two contrasting solos or movements from the standard repertoire and two standard orchestral excerpts | |
| Flute contact: Dr. Katherine Kemler |
Prepare two contrasting pieces from the standard flute repertoire; chromatic scale (three octaves); all major scales (minor scales are recommended but not required). | |
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Harp |
Prepare two contrasting works from the solo harp repertoire. | |
| Horn contact: 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); sightreading; and for transfer students - transposition. | |
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Oboe |
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 contact: 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. | |
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Percussion |
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). | |
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Piano |
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. |
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Saxophone |
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. | |
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Trombone |
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. | |
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Trumpet |
Prepare a solo with contrasting stylistic sections 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. | |
| Tuba/Euphonium contact: Dr. Joseph Skillen |
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. | |
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Viola |
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, étude , or any short piece demonstrating your technical abilities. | |
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Violin |
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 étude from Rode or more advanced, and one piece of your choice (optional). For the Bachelor of Music Education degree prepare scales, one étude, and two pieces of your choice. |
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Voice |
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. | |
