2022
Auditions
JANUARY 29 | FEBRUARY 12 |
FEBRUARY 26
Music Theatre Final Callbacks
February 20 | february 27
Accompanying/Opera Coaching Auditions
JANUARY 21 | FEBRUARY 18
Audition Repertoire Requirements
Brass
Trumpet |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Non-Performance Applicants |
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Performance Applicants |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in one continuous, unedited video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. Chris Moore. |
All MM and DM Brass Performance applicants must submit a prescreening by December 1st, to include: |
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Prescreening submissions are due by December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to submit the full audition requirements. Notifications will be emailed by December 15. |
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Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. Chris Moore. |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in one continuous, unedited video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. Chris Moore. |
French Horn |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Non-Performance Applicants |
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Performance Applicants |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in one continuous, unedited video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Prof. Michelle Stebleton. |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
MM Applicants |
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DM Applicants |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in one continuous, unedited video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Prof. Michelle Stebleton. |
Euphonium |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Non-Performance Applicants |
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Performance Applicants |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be unedited. Selections may be recorded separately or in one continuous video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Dr. Justin Benavidez |
All MM and DM Brass Performance applicants must submit a prescreening by December 1st, to include: |
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Prescreening submissions are due by December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to submit the full audition requirements. Notifications will be emailed by December 15. |
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Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Dr. Justin Benavidez |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be unedited. Selections may be recorded separately or in one continuous video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Dr. Justin Benavidez |
Trombone |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Non-Performance Applicants | Two contrasting works, such as (but not limited to):
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Performance Applicants | Two contrasting works, such as (but not limited to):
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in one continuous, unedited video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. John Drew. |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Perform two works of contrasting styles and tempos. Play selected scales/studies upon request. | |
Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in one continuous, unedited video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. John Drew. |
Tuba |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Non-Performance Applicants |
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Performance Applicants |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be unedited. Selections may be recorded separately or in one continuous video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Dr. Justin Benavidez |
All MM and DM Brass Performance applicants must submit a prescreening by December 1st, to include: |
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Prescreening submissions are due by December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to submit the full audition requirements. Notifications will be emailed by December 15. |
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Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Dr. Justin Benavidez |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be unedited. Selections may be recorded separately or in one continuous video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Dr. Justin Benavidez |
Jazz
All Instruments |
Applicants should prepare three jazz selections in contrasting styles (ballad, swing, contemporary jazz) that will best demonstrate their musicianship and proficiency in jazz improvisation.
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be unedited. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of each video. If possible, please record your audition with a backing track. Tracks can be found on YouTube or www.learnjazzstandards.com, or by using an app like iReal Pro.
Special instructions for Drum Set applicants:
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Please contact the faculty member for your instrument if you have questions about appropriate repertoire. |
Applicants should prepare three jazz selections in contrasting styles (ballad, swing, contemporary jazz) that will best demonstrate their musicianship and proficiency in jazz improvisation.
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be unedited. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of each video. If possible, please record your audition with a backing track. Tracks can be found on YouTube or www.learnjazzstandards.com, or by using an app like iReal Pro.
Special instructions for Drum Set applicants:
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Please contact the faculty member for your instrument if you have questions about appropriate repertoire. |
Keyboard
Piano |
Pianists applying for any non-performance music degree programs (BA Music, Music Education, Music Therapy, Commercial Music, etc.) or those applying for the music minor are not required to submit a prescreening. |
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Prescreening submissions are due by December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to submit the full audition requirements. Notifications will be emailed by December 15. Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. Heidi Williams. |
All pieces must be presented from memory. Student compositions, pieces in jazz or popular styles, simplifications and/or arrangements are not acceptable for this audition. You must submit a complete list of standard works studied and performed, indicating clearly which pieces may be played on the audition. | |
Non-Performance Applicants (BA Music, Music Education, Music Therapy, Commercial Music, etc., or those applying for the music minor)
(One selection from each category) |
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Performance Applicants
(One selection from each category) |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be unedited. Selections may be recorded separately or in one continuous video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. Heidi Williams.
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All MM and DM Piano Performance and MM Piano Pedagogy applicants who are not current FSU students must submit a prescreening by December 1st, to include: |
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Prescreening submissions will not be accepted after December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to submit the full audition requirements. Notifications will be emailed by December 15. Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. Heidi Williams. |
All MM and DM Piano Performance and MM Piano Pedagogy applicants who are not current FSU students must submit a pre-screening audition by December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to audition. |
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MM Applicants | Present, from memory, three contrasting pieces selected from three of the following four categories:
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DM Applicants | Present a program of at least 50 minutes including at least 3 major works representing 3 different style periods. Doctoral auditions will also include a brief interview in which you may be asked to discuss the works you have presented in your audition or other general musical topics. |
Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be unedited. Selections may be recorded separately or in one continuous video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. Heidi Williams.
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Additional Requirements for Assistantships:
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Piano Accompanying |
All MM and DM Accompanying applicants must submit a prescreening by December 1st, to include: |
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Prescreening submissions will not be accepted after December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to the live audition. Notifications will be emailed by December 15. Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire (or repertoire substitutions) please contact Prof. Valerie Trujillo. |
All MM and DM applicants must submit a pre-screening audition by December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to audition. |
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Repertoire for the live audition is as follows:
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Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire (or repertoire substitutions) please contact Prof. Valerie Trujillo. |
All MM and DM applicants must submit a pre-screening audition by December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to audition. |
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Repertoire for the live audition is as follows:
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Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire (or repertoire substitutions) please contact Prof. Valerie Trujillo. |
Organ |
All organ applicants are strongly encouraged to audition on campus, and should plan to arrive by 12pm the day before their audition date to allow for practice time on the audition organ. | |
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Opera Coaching |
All applicants must submit a prescreening by December 1st, to include: |
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Prescreening submissions will not be accepted after December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to the live audition. Notifications will be emailed by December 15. | |
Questions about suitable repertoire should be sent to Prof. Douglas Fisher. |
All applicants will submit video prescreening recordings, due by December 1. The requirements for the live audition are outlined below. Please be certain to submit a list of your audition selections to Prof. Douglas Fisher at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled audition date. Audition requirements:
Opera coaching applicants should have a repertoire that reflects experience in and acquaintance with the standard operatic repertoire. |
Percussion
Percussion |
All applicants must perform upon Snare Drum, Marimba (two-mallet and four-mallet), and Timpani; Drum Set is optional. Repertoire below is suggested; please consult with your private instructor and select works that reflect your ability level:
Audition instruments include two Black Swamp Mercury Series snare drums (4” and 3.5” with Remo Diplomat M5 heads), Adams Classic Custom 5.0 Marimba, Adams Dresden Classic Timpani. You are free to bring your own snare drum if you choose. |
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Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire or the recorded audition equipment and setup should contact Dr. John Parks. |
All applicants must perform upon Snare Drum, Marimba (two-mallet and four-mallet), Xylophone, Glockenspiel, and Timpani; Drum Set is optional. Repertoire below is suggested:
Audition instruments include two Black Swamp Mercury Series snare drums (4” and 3.5” with Remo Diplomat M5 heads), Adams Classic Custom 5.0 Marimba, Adams Dresden Classic Timpani. You are free to bring your own snare drum if you choose. |
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Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire or the recorded audition equipment and setup should contact Dr. John Parks. |
Strings
Violin |
Memorization required for all repertoire.
Applicants for the music minor are only required to prepare two contrasting pieces. |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Prof. Corinne Stillwell, Prof. Benjamin Sung, or Dr. Shannon Thomas |
All MM and DM Violin Performance applicants must submit a prescreening by December 1st, to include: |
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Prescreening submissions are due by December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to submit the full audition requirements. Notifications will be emailed by December 15. |
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Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Prof. Corinne Stillwell, Prof. Benjamin Sung, or Dr. Shannon Thomas |
All MM and DM applicants must submit a prescreening by December 1. Those invited for the live audition will prepare the following: | |
Masters | Memorization required for all repertoire
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Doctoral | Memorization required for all repertoire
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Prof. Corinne Stillwell, Prof. Benjamin Sung, or Dr. Shannon Thomas |
Viola |
Memorization recommended for all repertoire
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. Pamela Ryan. |
Memorization recommended for all repertoire
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. Pamela Ryan. |
cello |
Memorization strongly suggested but not required. | |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be unedited, and each piece may be recorded separately. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Prof. Gregory Sauer. |
Master's Applicants (Memorization strongly suggested but not required.):
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Doctoral Applicants:
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be unedited, and each piece may be recorded separately. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Prof. Gregory Sauer. |
Double Bass |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in one continuous, unedited video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. Contact Prof. Speed regarding the scale/arpeggio requirement. | |
Applicants who have questions appropriate repertoire please contact Prof. George Speed |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in one continuous, unedited video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions appropriate repertoire please contact Prof. George Speed |
harp |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Non-Performance Applicants | One etude and two works in contrasting styles and tempi, such as:
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Performance Applicants |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in one continuous, unedited video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Prof. Mary Roman. |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Perform two works in contrasting styles and tempi and two orchestral excerpts from Principal Harp, A Guidebook for the Orchestral Harpist by Bullen. You may audition with or without accompaniment; however, accompanists will not be provided for campus auditions. | |
Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in one continuous, unedited video. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Prof. Mary Roman. |
classical Guitar |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. Audition materials should be unedited, but selections may be recorded seperately or all in one take. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Prof. Bruce Holzman. |
You may audition with or without accompaniment; however, accompanists will not be provided for campus auditions. | |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. Audition materials should be unedited, but selections may be recorded seperately or all in one take. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Prof. Bruce Holzman. |
Voice
Classical Voice |
An accompanist is provided, free of charge, for all voice auditions on campus. Rehearsal time is not provided, however, and scores should not be submitted in advance. Please bring neat copies, in a book or organized in a binder, in the appropriate key(s). Students may bring their own accompanist to the audition if they wish. | |
Four memorized selections representing contrasting styles chosen from the classical repertoire. (Suggested works include early Italian, 19th and 20th century art songs, and folk songs.) The singing of difficult, vocally demanding, dramatic literature is discouraged. Folk songs, especially those arranged for piano and voice by composers such as Britten, Copland, and Quilter are acceptable. Audition will include a short sightreading selection. Original songs, pieces in jazz or popular styles, or music theatre selections are not acceptable for this audition. Auditionees may be disqualified for inappropriate or insufficient selections. |
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Language Requirement |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. Auditions must be accompanied (live or pre-recorded accompaniment is acceptable). | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Professor Valerie Trujillo. |
All MM and DM Voice Performance applicants must submit a prescreening by December 1st, to include: | |
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Prescreening submissions are due by December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to campus for the full audition. Notifications will be emailed by December 15. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Prof. Valerie Trujillo. |
All MM and DM Voice Performance applicants must submit a prescreening audition by December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited to audition. Accompanists are provided, free of charge, for all voice auditions on campus. Rehearsal time is not provided, however, and scores should not be submitted in advance. |
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Six (6) memorized selections including:
In addition to English, at least two foreign languages must be chosen from Italian, French, and German. Latin may not substitute for Italian. Other languages may be used in addition. |
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Doctor of Music in Performance Degree: |
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Seven (7) memorized selections including:
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The English, Italian, French, and German languages must be represented. Latin may not substitute for Italian. Other languages may be used in addition to the required four. |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. Auditions must be accompanied (live or pre-recorded accompaniment is acceptable). | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Prof. Valerie Trujillo. |
Music Theatre |
Florida State University has adopted the 2020-2021 Musical Theatre Common Prescreen Criteria, and all applicants must submit a prescreening by December 1, to include: |
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OVERALL GUIDELINES: Each piece should be filmed/uploaded as a separate piece of media. No continuous videos. Slate: There should not be a separate “slate” video. Instead slates are to appear at the beginning of each piece.
Songs: Students should prepare two contrasting pieces
Monologue: Students should prepare one monologue
Dance: Students should prepare two videos
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Prescreening submissions will not be accepted after December 1. Following faculty review, a select number of applicants will be invited for a callback round over Zoom. Notifications will be emailed by December 15. A final callback round will be held on campus in February. |
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Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Prof. Alisa Hauser |
After the prescreening round, a number of qualified applicants will be invited for a callback audition. First round callbacks will be held on Zoom in December and January. The audition should demonstrate that the student has a strong potential for developing the skills and artistry necessary for a professional career. Enrollment is small and highly selective. Final Callbacks will be held on campus February 19 & 20 and 26 & 27. |
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Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Prof. Alisa Hauser |
Woodwinds
Flute |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. Please note that flute auditions will be held on February 12 and 26, but not on January 29. (Additional dates by request) | |
All Applicants |
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Performance Applicants | All of the above, plus one of the works or etudes must be performed from memory. |
Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Dr. Karen Large |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. At least one solo repertoire piece must be performed from memory. Please note that flute auditions will be held on February 12 and 26, but not on January 29. (Additional dates by request) | |
For MM Applicants |
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For DM Applicants |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Dr. Karen Large |
Oboe |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. Please note that Oboe auditions will be available on January 22 and Feburary 12 only. (Additional dates by request) | |
All Oboe applicants should prepare:
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. Eric Ohlsson. |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. Please note that Oboe auditions will be available on January 22 and Feburary 12 only. (Additional dates by request) | |
All Oboe Performance applicants should prepare:
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Dr. Eric Ohlsson. |
Clarinet |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Non-Performance Applicants |
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Performance Applicants |
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Examples of solo pieces:
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Examples of orchestral exerpts:
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Dr. Deborah Bish or Dr. Jonathan Holden |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Master of Music Applicants |
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Doctor of Music Applicants |
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Examples of solo pieces:
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Examples of unaccompanied pieces:
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Examples of orchestral exerpts:
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate repertoire please contact Dr. Deborah Bish or Dr. Jonathan Holden |
Bassoon |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
All Applicants |
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Performance Major Applicants | All of the above, plus two standard orchestral excerpts chosen from the following list:
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. A recording of all major scales and a full-range chromatic scale should be included. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Prof. Jeff Keesecker. |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
All applicants should prepare:
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. All audition materials should be recorded in separate, unedited videos. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Applicants who have questions about appropriate audition repertoire please contact Prof. Jeff Keesecker. |
alto Saxophone |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Non-Performance Applicants |
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Performance Applicants |
All of the above, plus the following minor scales: Eb minor, F minor, D minor, B minor, A minor |
Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. Audition materials may be recorded in separate videos or one continuous unedited video (scales should all be in the same video). Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
For questions regarding repertoire and etude choices, or to request permission to audition on tenor saxophone, contact Dr. Geoffrey Deibel |
Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
Prepare 2-4 works for saxophone demonstrating the highest level of musical and technical development (ex: Albright Sonata, Denisov Sonata, Dahl Concerto, Bolcom Lilith, Berio Sequenza VIIb or IXb, Schmitt Légende, Stockhausen In Freundschaft, or equivalent; transcriptions of works written in the 19th century or earlier are also encouraged).
Graduate Applicants, especially at the Doctoral level, are encouraged to program thoughtfully and artistically in a way that expresses their unique musical voices. |
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Recorded audition guidelines: Video required. Audition materials may be recorded in separate videos or one continuous unedited video. Please introduce yourself and the piece you are performing at the beginning of each recording. Auditions are to be unaccompanied. | |
For questions regarding repertoire and etude choices, contact Dr. Geoffrey Deibel |