To sign up, see below.
Audition requirements
Voice: Five repertoire selections representing contrasting styles and three different languages: two operatic arias, an oratorio aria, and two art songs from the core repertoire (i.e. German lied, French melodies, and Spanish or Russian songs. Knowledge of French, German, Italian, and English diction is required). Students who are not proficient in diction may be required to take additional remedial courses in diction.
Woodwind and Brass: a 30-minute program including one complete concerto, sonata, or suite; two or three additional works representing various periods of standard repertoire (baroque, classical, romantic, or contemporary)
Strings: a 30-minute audition including one three-four octave scale with accompanying arpeggios; one standard etude or orchestral excerpt; one movement of a classical, romantic or contemporary concerto; one movement of a sonata (contrasting style with concerto) or showpiece
Piano: a 30-minute program of repertoire from three contrasting stylistic periods
Percussion: an advanced percussion solo on each the following instruments: snare drum (or small multiple percussion set up), timpani (for four drums), and solo marimba (two and four mallet pieces); drum set and/or jazz vibraphone optional