Audition Purpose | Music Lesson Auditions | Performance Group Audition
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Piano
Majors
Students who wish to pursue a degree in piano performance should perform from memory 2 pieces from different musical style periods. The applicant should submit a list of past repertoire and should expect to sight-read. Level of audition pieces should be at least 9 (Magrath/Alfred).
Principals
Piano principals (piano pedagogy majors, church music majors and music education majors) should perform from memory 2 pieces from different musical style periods. The applicant should expect to sight-read. Level of audition pieces should be at least 8 (Magrath/Alfred).
Minors and Non-majors
Piano minors and non-majors should perform 2 pieces, preferably from memory.
Hymn Improvisation
Students auditioning for hymn improvisation lessons must demonstrate the ability to read hymns at sight. Pianists with intermediate ability may be placed in the basic Hymn Reading course. Those with above-average sight-reading ability and some experience in chording and improvising will be assigned to Hymn Improvisation. Piano skills of approximately Grade IV level are expected for the latter course.
Organ
Majors and Principals
Students who wish to pursue an organ major or a major in church music or music education with an organ principal should be prepared to play 2 pieces representing 2 of the major musical style periods (Baroque, Classic, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Contemporary) on the piano or organ, preferably with one piece from memory. Sight-reading will be included in the audition. Organ students are expected to have a good piano background (up through Bach Two-Part Inventions, and/or sonata movements from the Classic and Romantic periods). The applicant should also submit a list of past repertoire.
Minors and Non-majors
Organ minors and non-majors should prepare 1 piece (either on the piano or organ). Sight-reading will be included in the audition. Organ students are expected to have a good piano background (up through Bach Two-Part Inventions, and/or sonata movements from the Classic and Romantic periods).
Instruments
Instruction is offered in Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Oboe, Percussion, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola and Violin.
Majors
Students who wish to pursue an instrument major should be prepared to play 2 pieces that demonstrates their best ability. Scales and sight-reading will also be included in the audition. The applicant should also submit a list of past repertoire.
Principals
Students who wish to pursue a major in church music or music education with an instrument principal should be prepared to play 1 piece, preferably secular, that demonstrates their best ability. Scales and sight-reading will also be included in the audition. The applicant should also submit a list of past repertoire.
Minors and Non-majors
Music minors should prepare 1 piece, sacred or secular. Scales and sight-reading will also be included in the audition.
Voice
Majors and Principals
Students who wish to pursue a degree in voice performance or a major in church music or music education with a voice principal should prepare 2 selections, sacred or secular, preferably from memory. Students who have had prior vocal training should present literature that represents their current level of work, such as English or foreign art songs or arias from opera or oratorio. An accompanist will be provided.
Minors and Non-Majors
Voice minors and non-majors auditioning for voice lessons should prepare 1 selection demonstrating their ability. An accompanist will be provided.