1. Perform 2 or 3 memorized works selected from contrasting historical style periods - Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th-Century. B.M. in Performance applicants must perform 3 works.
2. Scales/arpeggios (two octaves hands together) may be requested.
3. Sight-reading

For questions concerning repertoire selection or piano audition requirements, contact Dr. Jacob Ertl, jertl2@naz.edu.

1. One work by J.S. Bach or another Baroque composer
2. One primarily virtuosic piece by either a romantic or contemporary period composer.
3. One primarily lyrical piece by a romantic or contemporary composer.
4. Scales/arpeggios (two octaves hands together) may be requested.
5. Sight-reading

The entrance audition demonstrates the student's ability to sing in tune with good quality, correct rhythm, and musical intelligence.

1. Audition repertoire for all degree programs must include at least two languages and contrasting historical styles.
2. All selections must be memorized.
3. Musical theater, jazz, or pop styles are not acceptable.
4. Students auditioning for the Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Music Therapy, Music Theory, Music History, and Bachelor of Arts degrees must present three pieces selected from the standard classical vocal repertoire suitable to the candidate's age and ability. Students auditioning for the Bachelor of Music in Performance must present four pieces.
5. Sight-reading

1. All major scales, as well as solo material which demonstrates the practical range of the instrument and a variety of slurring and tonguing techniques.
2. Two solo pieces or movements of contrast in tempi are required.
3. Sight-reading

1. Scales in two or three octaves (Segovia) played with two or more of the following combinations: i m i m/ i a i a/ m a m a/ a m i/ i m a m
2. Studies by Carcassi, Sor, Giuliani, Brouwer, et cetera
3. Two pieces representing contrasting styles, such as works by Milan, Sor, Tarrega, Villa-Lobos, or Brouwer
4. Sight-reading

1. A 3-octave major scale and related melodic minor scale with accompanying major and minor arpeggios of the applicants choice
2. Two compositions or two contrasting movements from two different compositions. Selections must be of contrasting tempi or different time periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary).
3. One Movement of an Unaccompanied Suite or Partita by J.S. Bach
4. One Etude or Technical Study
5. Sight-reading

1. A short solo on each of the following instruments: snare drum, marimba, and timpani.
2. Rudiments, scales and arpeggios, and timpani tuning will also be included.
3. As a general guide, NYSMMA level V and VI solos are preferred with level IV acceptable in an area of less experience.
4. Sight-reading

Sample literature includes:

• Rudimental Swing Solos by Wilcoxen
• Portraits in Rhythm by Cirone
• Three Dances for Snare Drum by Warren Benson
• Violin Sonata in A Minor, movement I or III by Bach
• Suite for Xylophone and Orchestra by David Carey
• selections from Raggedy Ragtime Rags by Randy Eyles
• Juniper by Kristen Shiner McGuire
• Suite for Timpani by Dave Mancini
• selections from The Solo Timpanist by Vic Firth
• Seven Solo Dances for the Advanced Timpanist by George Frock
• Sonata for Timpani by John Beck

Those wishing to play drum set may do so as well during the audition day for the percussion faculty, schedule to be arranged.

Prepare

• 2 minutes of a movement or piece that is slow
• 2 minutes of a movement or piece that is at a fast tempo

You may also be asked to warm up with a scale or two before they play their piece.

Prepare two pieces from the classical repertoire.

You'll have a brief rehearsal with a pianist prior to the audition.

For questions about repertoire and/or the audition itself, contact Professor Nancy
Strelau, nstrela1@naz.edu