Audition Requirements
All prospective music majors must complete an audition on their primary instrument only. Please review the requirements for your studio instrument and degree program.
All supplemental degree program material should be submitted through the admission portal where students register for their auditions at least 3 days prior to their audition.
Transfer students should bring a list of repertoire performed in recent recitals or juries.
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Find Your Audition Requirements
Select an Instrument and Program to view the audition requirements.
Flute Composition
- Two contrasting works (or a movement from each work) that display both lyrical playing and technical proficiency
- All major scales – 2 octaves, slurred eighth notes at the tempo of your choice
- Sight-reading
Examples: Bach Flute Sonata, Mozart Flute Concerto, Faure Fantasy, Hindemith Sonata
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Flute Music Education
- Two contrasting works (or a movement from each work) that display both lyrical playing and technical proficiency
- All major scales – 2 octaves, slurred eighth notes at the tempo of your choice
- Sight-reading
Examples: Bach Flute Sonata, Mozart Flute Concerto, Faure Fantasy, Hindemith Sonata
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Flute Elective Studies
- Two contrasting works (or a movement from each work) that display both lyrical playing and technical proficiency
- All major scales – 2 octaves, slurred eighth notes at the tempo of your choice
- Sight-reading
Examples: Bach Flute Sonata, Mozart Flute Concerto, Faure Fantasy, Hindemith Sonata
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Flute Performance
- Mozart Flute Concerto in G Major OR D Major, mvt 1
- Contrasting work that displays both lyrical playing and technical proficiency.
- All major scales – 2 octaves, slurred eighth notes at the tempo of your choice
- Sight-reading
Examples of second selection: Faure Fantasy, Chaminade Concertino, Poulenc Sonata mvt 1, Hindemith Sonata, mvt 1
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Flute Music Therapy
- Two contrasting works (or a movement from each work) that display both lyrical playing and technical proficiency
- All major scales – 2 octaves, slurred eighth notes at the tempo of your choice
- Sight-reading
Examples: Bach Flute Sonata, Mozart Flute Concerto, Faure Fantasy, Hindemith Sonata
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Flute Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Oboe Composition
- Solo piece - must include one slow and one fast movement.
- All major scales, with Bb, B, C, C#, and D prepared at 2 octaves and the rest one octave.
- Sight-reading
Examples: works by Handel, Telemann, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, etc.. In leu of two separate movements, an auditionee may perform a piece that has both slow and fast sections within the same movement. Please have at least 5 minutes of solo material ready for the audition.
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Oboe Music Education
- Solo piece - must include one slow and one fast movement.
- All major scales, with Bb, B, C, C#, and D prepared at 2 octaves and the rest one octave.
- Sight-reading
Examples: works by Handel, Telemann, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, etc.. In leu of two separate movements, an auditionee may perform a piece that has both slow and fast sections within the same movement. Please have at least 5 minutes of solo material ready for the audition.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Oboe Elective Studies
- Solo piece - must include one slow and one fast movement.
- All major scales, with Bb, B, C, C#, and D prepared at 2 octaves and the rest one octave.
- Sight-reading
Examples: works by Handel, Telemann, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, etc.. In leu of two separate movements, an auditionee may perform a piece that has both slow and fast sections within the same movement. Please have at least 5 minutes of solo material ready for the audition.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Oboe Performance
- Solo piece - must include one slow and one fast movement.
- All major scales, with Bb, B, C, C#, and D prepared at 2 octaves and the rest one octave.
- Sight-reading
Examples: works by Handel, Telemann, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, etc.. In leu of two separate movements, an auditionee may perform a piece that has both slow and fast sections within the same movement. Please have at least 5 minutes of solo material ready for the audition.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Oboe Music Therapy
- Solo piece - must include one slow and one fast movement.
- All major scales, with Bb, B, C, C#, and D prepared at 2 octaves and the rest one octave.
- Sight-reading
Examples: works by Handel, Telemann, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, etc.. In leu of two separate movements, an auditionee may perform a piece that has both slow and fast sections within the same movement. Please have at least 5 minutes of solo material ready for the audition.
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Oboe Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Clarinet Composition
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- All major scales, slurred, in two octaves and an E chromatic scale in three octaves.
- Sight-reading
Examples: Weber Concertino, Hindemith Sonata, Mozart movements 1 and 2 or 2 and 3, Saint-Saens Sonata, movements 1 and 2, Rose 32 Etudes or Rose 40 Studies.
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Clarinet Music Education
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- All major scales, slurred, in two octaves and an E chromatic scale in three octaves.
- Sight-reading
Examples: Weber Concertino, Hindemith Sonata, Mozart movements 1 and 2 or 2 and 3, Saint-Saens Sonata, movements 1 and 2, Rose 32 Etudes or Rose 40 Studies.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Clarinet Elective Studies
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- All major scales, slurred, in two octaves and an E chromatic scale in three octaves.
- Sight-reading
Examples: Weber Concertino, Hindemith Sonata, Mozart movements 1 and 2 or 2 and 3, Saint-Saens Sonata, movements 1 and 2, Rose 32 Etudes or Rose 40 Studies.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Clarinet Performance
- Two Pieces/movements of your choice in contrasting styles
- Major and melodic minor scales, slurred, in two octaves with E,F,F# and G in three octaves, a G chromatic scale three octaves, major thirds
- An orchestral excerpt
- Sight-reading
Examples of repertoire: A movement or complete section from works such as Stravinsky
Three Pieces, Harvey Three Etudes on Themes of Gershwin, Weber Concerti nos. 1 and
2, Copland Concerto, Mozart Concerto, Finzi Concerto, McAllister Black Dog, Muczynski
Time Pieces, Rabuad Solo de Concours.
Examples of repertoire: A movement or complete section from works such as Stravinsky
Three Pieces, Harvey Three Etudes on Themes of Gershwin, Weber Concerti nos. 1 and
2, Copland Concerto, Mozart Concerto, Finzi Concerto, McAllister Black Dog, Muczynski
Time Pieces, Rabuad Solo de Concours.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Clarinet Music Therapy
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- All major scales, slurred, in two octaves and an E chromatic scale in three octaves.
- Sight-reading
Examples: Weber Concertino, Hindemith Sonata, Mozart movements 1 and 2 or 2 and 3, Saint-Saens Sonata, movements 1 and 2, Rose 32 Etudes or Rose 40 Studies.
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Clarinet Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Bassoon Composition
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- All major scales, minimum two octaves, three octaves when possible, i.e. B-flat or C;
- Sight-reading
Examples: Telemann Sonata in f minor, Bourdeau Premier Solo, Pierne Solo de Concert, von Weber Concerto in F major.
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Bassoon Music Education
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- All major scales, minimum two octaves, three octaves when possible, i.e. B-flat or C;
- Sight-reading
Examples: Telemann Sonata in f minor, Bourdeau Premier Solo, Pierne Solo de Concert, von Weber Concerto in F major.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Bassoon Elective Studies
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- All major scales, minimum two octaves, three octaves when possible, i.e. B-flat or C;
- Sight-reading
Examples: Telemann Sonata in f minor, Bourdeau Premier Solo, Pierne Solo de Concert, von Weber Concerto in F major.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Bassoon Performance
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- All major scales, minimum two octaves, three octaves when possible, i.e. B-flat or C;
- Sight-reading
Examples: Telemann Sonata in f minor, Bourdeau Premier Solo, Pierne Solo de Concert, von Weber Concerto in F major.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Bassoon Music Therapy
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- All major scales, minimum two octaves, three octaves when possible, i.e. B-flat or C;
- Sight-reading
Examples: Telemann Sonata in f minor, Bourdeau Premier Solo, Pierne Solo de Concert, von Weber Concerto in F major.
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Bassoon Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Saxophone Jazz Performance
- Two contrasting works from the body of classical saxophone repertoire.
- Scales – all major scales, full range, slurred.
- Sight-reading
An example list of composers and collections, but not limited to: J.B. Singelee, Bozza, Gurewich, Debussy, Karg-Elert, Koechlin, Creston, Teal & Patrick Solo Collections, Rascher Collection. If the work is a sonata, a movement is acceptable as one selection. Etudes from the Mule edition of Ferling are also acceptable.
- Tunes: Perform three songs of contrasting styles. Interpret a melody in an effective and creative way. Improvise on chord changes in a confident manner to perform an original solo that is creative and musically effective.
- Scales: Major, harmonic minor, melodic minor (modes from the ascending melodic minor only), diminished (half/whole & whole/half), whole tone, pentatonic
* Please bring a copy of the tunes you will perform, if you have any further questions please contact the Director of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Ragonese
Saxophone Composition
- Two contrasting works from the body of classical saxophone repertoire.
- Scales – all major scales, full range, slurred.
- Sight-reading
An example list of composers and collections, but not limited to: J.B. Singelee, Bozza, Gurewich, Debussy, Karg-Elert, Koechlin, Creston, Teal & Patrick Solo Collections, Rascher Collection. If the work is a sonata, a movement is acceptable as one selection. Etudes from the Mule edition of Ferling are also acceptable.
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Saxophone Music Education
- Two contrasting works from the body of classical saxophone repertoire.
- Scales – all major scales, full range, slurred.
- Sight-reading
An example list of composers and collections, but not limited to: J.B. Singelee, Bozza, Gurewich, Debussy, Karg-Elert, Koechlin, Creston, Teal & Patrick Solo Collections, Rascher Collection. If the work is a sonata, a movement is acceptable as one selection. Etudes from the Mule edition of Ferling are also acceptable.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Saxophone Elective Studies
- Two contrasting works from the body of classical saxophone repertoire.
- Scales – all major scales, full range, slurred.
- Sight-reading
An example list of composers and collections, but not limited to: J.B. Singelee, Bozza, Gurewich, Debussy, Karg-Elert, Koechlin, Creston, Teal & Patrick Solo Collections, Rascher Collection. If the work is a sonata, a movement is acceptable as one selection. Etudes from the Mule edition of Ferling are also acceptable.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Saxophone Performance
- Two contrasting works from the body of classical saxophone repertoire.
- Scales – all major scales, full range, slurred.
- Sight-reading
An example list of composers and collections, but not limited to: J.B. Singelee, Bozza, Gurewich, Debussy, Karg-Elert, Koechlin, Creston, Teal & Patrick Solo Collections, Rascher Collection. If the work is a sonata, a movement is acceptable as one selection. Etudes from the Mule edition of Ferling are also acceptable.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Saxophone Music Therapy
- Two contrasting works from the body of classical saxophone repertoire.
- Scales – all major scales, full range, slurred.
- Sight-reading
An example list of composers and collections, but not limited to: J.B. Singelee, Bozza, Gurewich, Debussy, Karg-Elert, Koechlin, Creston, Teal & Patrick Solo Collections, Rascher Collection. If the work is a sonata, a movement is acceptable as one selection. Etudes from the Mule edition of Ferling are also acceptable.
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Saxophone Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Trumpet Jazz Performance
- 2 pieces in contrasting style, one lyrical and one articulated.
- All major scales in two octaves where possible. Two octave chromatic scale starting on low C
- Sight-reading
Lyrical Examples: Haydn Trumpet Concerto, 2nd movement, Senée Concertino, 2nd movement,
Hummel Trumpet Concerto, 2nd movement, One of the Bordogni or Concone Etudes, Charlier
Etudes 2, 4 or 6
Articulated Examples: Neruda Trumpet Concerto, 1st movement, Kennan Trumpet Sonata,
1st movement, Hummel Trumpet Concerto, 1st movement, Brandt Etudes Nos. 1–5, Bousquet
Etudes Nos. Nos. 1–4
- Tunes: Perform three songs of contrasting styles. Interpret a melody in an effective and creative way. Improvise on chord changes in a confident manner to perform an original solo that is creative and musically effective.
- Scales: Major, harmonic minor, melodic minor (modes from the ascending melodic minor only), diminished (half/whole & whole/half), whole tone, pentatonic
* Please bring a copy of the tunes you will perform, if you have any further questions please contact the Director of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Ragonese
Trumpet Composition
- 2 pieces in contrasting style, one lyrical and one articulated.
- All major scales in two octaves where possible. Two octave chromatic scale starting on low C
- Sight-reading
Lyrical Examples: Haydn Trumpet Concerto, 2nd movement, Senée Concertino, 2nd movement,
Hummel Trumpet Concerto, 2nd movement, One of the Bordogni or Concone Etudes, Charlier
Etudes 2, 4 or 6
Articulated Examples: Neruda Trumpet Concerto, 1st movement, Kennan Trumpet Sonata,
1st movement, Hummel Trumpet Concerto, 1st movement, Brandt Etudes Nos. 1–5, Bousquet
Etudes Nos. Nos. 1–4
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Trumpet Music Education
- 2 pieces in contrasting style, one lyrical and one articulated.
- All major scales in two octaves where possible. Two octave chromatic scale starting on low C
- Sight-reading
Lyrical Examples: Haydn Trumpet Concerto, 2nd movement, Senée Concertino, 2nd movement,
Hummel Trumpet Concerto, 2nd movement, One of the Bordogni or Concone Etudes, Charlier
Etudes 2, 4 or 6
Articulated Examples: Neruda Trumpet Concerto, 1st movement, Kennan Trumpet Sonata,
1st movement, Hummel Trumpet Concerto, 1st movement, Brandt Etudes Nos. 1–5, Bousquet
Etudes Nos. Nos. 1–4
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Trumpet Elective Studies
- 2 pieces in contrasting style, one lyrical and one articulated.
- All major scales in two octaves where possible. Two octave chromatic scale starting on low C
- Sight-reading
Lyrical Examples: Haydn Trumpet Concerto, 2nd movement, Senée Concertino, 2nd movement,
Hummel Trumpet Concerto, 2nd movement, One of the Bordogni or Concone Etudes, Charlier
Etudes 2, 4 or 6
Articulated Examples: Neruda Trumpet Concerto, 1st movement, Kennan Trumpet Sonata,
1st movement, Hummel Trumpet Concerto, 1st movement, Brandt Etudes Nos. 1–5, Bousquet
Etudes Nos. Nos. 1–4
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Trumpet Performance
- 2 pieces in contrasting style, one lyrical and one articulated.
- All major scales in two octaves where possible. Two octave chromatic scale starting on low C
- Sight-reading
Lyrical Examples: Haydn Trumpet Concerto, 2nd movement, Senée Concertino, 2nd movement,
Hummel Trumpet Concerto, 2nd movement, One of the Bordogni or Concone Etudes, Charlier
Etudes 2, 4 or 6
Articulated Examples: Neruda Trumpet Concerto, 1st movement, Kennan Trumpet Sonata,
1st movement, Hummel Trumpet Concerto, 1st movement, Brandt Etudes Nos. 1–5, Bousquet
Etudes Nos. Nos. 1–4
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Trumpet Music Therapy
- 2 pieces in contrasting style, one lyrical and one articulated.
- All major scales in two octaves where possible. Two octave chromatic scale starting on low C
- Sight-reading
Lyrical Examples: Haydn Trumpet Concerto, 2nd movement, Senée Concertino, 2nd movement,
Hummel Trumpet Concerto, 2nd movement, One of the Bordogni or Concone Etudes, Charlier
Etudes 2, 4 or 6
Articulated Examples: Neruda Trumpet Concerto, 1st movement, Kennan Trumpet Sonata,
1st movement, Hummel Trumpet Concerto, 1st movement, Brandt Etudes Nos. 1–5, Bousquet
Etudes Nos. Nos. 1–4
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Trumpet Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Horn Composition
- Two contrasting pieces or movements of a solo work from your current repertoire
- An etude of your choice
- Sight-reading
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Horn Music Education
- Two contrasting pieces or movements of a solo work from your current repertoire
- An etude of your choice
- Sight-reading
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Horn Elective Studies
- Two contrasting pieces or movements of a solo work from your current repertoire
- An etude of your choice
- Sight-reading
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Horn Performance
- Two contrasting pieces or movements of a solo work from your current repertoire
- An etude of your choice
- Three orchestral excerpts
- Sight-reading
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Horn Music Therapy
- Two contrasting pieces or movements of a solo work from your current repertoire
- An etude of your choice
- Sight-reading
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Horn Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Trombone Jazz Performance
- One lyrical selection and one technical selection which best show your proficiency
- All major scales (2 octaves with arpeggios if possible)
- Sight-reading
Examples for tenor trombone: J. Edouard Barat – Andante et Allegro, Ferdinand David
– Concertino, Friedebald Grafe – Grand Concerto, Alexandre Guilmant – Morceau Symphonique,
Lars-Erik Larsson – Concertino, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Concerto, J. Guy Ropartz
– Piece in E-flat Minor, Enst Sachse – Concertino, Camille Saint-Saens – Cavatine,
Stjepan Sulek – Sonata Vox Gabrieli
Examples for bass trombone: G.F. Handel/Yeo – Sonata in F, Gordon Jacob – Cameos,
Jan Koetsier – Allegro Maestoso, Pierre Lantier – Introduction, Romance et Allegro,
Eduard Lassen/Bollinger – Zwei Fantasiestucke, Alexej Lebedjew (Lebedev) – Concerto
No. 1 or Concerto Allegro, Patrick McCarty – Sonata, Ralph Vaughan Williams – Tuba
Concerto
- Tunes: Perform three songs of contrasting styles. Interpret a melody in an effective and creative way. Improvise on chord changes in a confident manner to perform an original solo that is creative and musically effective.
- Scales: Major, harmonic minor, melodic minor (modes from the ascending melodic minor only), diminished (half/whole & whole/half), whole tone, pentatonic
* Please bring a copy of the tunes you will perform, if you have any further questions please contact the Director of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Ragonese
Trombone Composition
- One lyrical selection and one technical selection which best show your proficiency
- All major scales (2 octaves with arpeggios if possible)
- Sight-reading
Examples for tenor trombone: J. Edouard Barat – Andante et Allegro, Ferdinand David
– Concertino, Friedebald Grafe – Grand Concerto, Alexandre Guilmant – Morceau Symphonique,
Lars-Erik Larsson – Concertino, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Concerto, J. Guy Ropartz
– Piece in E-flat Minor, Enst Sachse – Concertino, Camille Saint-Saens – Cavatine,
Stjepan Sulek – Sonata Vox Gabrieli
Examples for bass trombone: G.F. Handel/Yeo – Sonata in F, Gordon Jacob – Cameos,
Jan Koetsier – Allegro Maestoso, Pierre Lantier – Introduction, Romance et Allegro,
Eduard Lassen/Bollinger – Zwei Fantasiestucke, Alexej Lebedjew (Lebedev) – Concerto
No. 1 or Concerto Allegro, Patrick McCarty – Sonata, Ralph Vaughan Williams – Tuba
Concerto
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Trombone Music Education
- One lyrical selection and one technical selection which best show your proficiency
- All major scales (2 octaves with arpeggios if possible)
- Sight-reading
Examples for tenor trombone: J. Edouard Barat – Andante et Allegro, Ferdinand David
– Concertino, Friedebald Grafe – Grand Concerto, Alexandre Guilmant – Morceau Symphonique,
Lars-Erik Larsson – Concertino, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Concerto, J. Guy Ropartz
– Piece in E-flat Minor, Enst Sachse – Concertino, Camille Saint-Saens – Cavatine,
Stjepan Sulek – Sonata Vox Gabrieli
Examples for bass trombone: G.F. Handel/Yeo – Sonata in F, Gordon Jacob – Cameos,
Jan Koetsier – Allegro Maestoso, Pierre Lantier – Introduction, Romance et Allegro,
Eduard Lassen/Bollinger – Zwei Fantasiestucke, Alexej Lebedjew (Lebedev) – Concerto
No. 1 or Concerto Allegro, Patrick McCarty – Sonata, Ralph Vaughan Williams – Tuba
Concerto
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Trombone Elective Studies
- One lyrical selection and one technical selection which best show your proficiency
- All major scales (2 octaves with arpeggios if possible)
- Sight-reading
Examples for tenor trombone: J. Edouard Barat – Andante et Allegro, Ferdinand David
– Concertino, Friedebald Grafe – Grand Concerto, Alexandre Guilmant – Morceau Symphonique,
Lars-Erik Larsson – Concertino, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Concerto, J. Guy Ropartz
– Piece in E-flat Minor, Enst Sachse – Concertino, Camille Saint-Saens – Cavatine,
Stjepan Sulek – Sonata Vox Gabrieli
Examples for bass trombone: G.F. Handel/Yeo – Sonata in F, Gordon Jacob – Cameos,
Jan Koetsier – Allegro Maestoso, Pierre Lantier – Introduction, Romance et Allegro,
Eduard Lassen/Bollinger – Zwei Fantasiestucke, Alexej Lebedjew (Lebedev) – Concerto
No. 1 or Concerto Allegro, Patrick McCarty – Sonata, Ralph Vaughan Williams – Tuba
Concerto
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Trombone Performance
- Two complete works from the standard trombone concerto or sonata repertoire, in contrasting styles, which best show your proficiency OR one complete standard work and three contrasting orchestral excerpts from the standard audition literature.
- All major scales (2 octaves with arpeggios if possible)
- Sight-reading
Examples for tenor trombone: J. Edouard Barat – Andante et Allegro, Ferdinand David
– Concertino, Friedebald Grafe – Grand Concerto, Alexandre Guilmant – Morceau Symphonique,
Lars-Erik Larsson – Concertino, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Concerto, J. Guy Ropartz
– Piece in E-flat Minor, Enst Sachse – Concertino, Camille Saint-Saens – Cavatine,
Stjepan Sulek – Sonata Vox Gabrieli
Examples for bass trombone: G.F. Handel/Yeo – Sonata in F, Gordon Jacob – Cameos,
Jan Koetsier – Allegro Maestoso, Pierre Lantier – Introduction, Romance et Allegro,
Eduard Lassen/Bollinger – Zwei Fantasiestucke, Alexej Lebedjew (Lebedev) – Concerto
No. 1 or Concerto Allegro, Patrick McCarty – Sonata, Ralph Vaughan Williams – Tuba
Concerto
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Trombone Music Therapy
- One lyrical selection and one technical selection which best show your proficiency
- All major scales (2 octaves with arpeggios if possible)
- Sight-reading
Examples for tenor trombone: J. Edouard Barat – Andante et Allegro, Ferdinand David
– Concertino, Friedebald Grafe – Grand Concerto, Alexandre Guilmant – Morceau Symphonique,
Lars-Erik Larsson – Concertino, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Concerto, J. Guy Ropartz
– Piece in E-flat Minor, Enst Sachse – Concertino, Camille Saint-Saens – Cavatine,
Stjepan Sulek – Sonata Vox Gabrieli
Examples for bass trombone: G.F. Handel/Yeo – Sonata in F, Gordon Jacob – Cameos,
Jan Koetsier – Allegro Maestoso, Pierre Lantier – Introduction, Romance et Allegro,
Eduard Lassen/Bollinger – Zwei Fantasiestucke, Alexej Lebedjew (Lebedev) – Concerto
No. 1 or Concerto Allegro, Patrick McCarty – Sonata, Ralph Vaughan Williams – Tuba
Concerto
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Trombone Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Euphonium Composition
- 2 contrasting works or one work that has contrasting sections or movements.
- Major scales at quarter note=100
Examples: One etude from Bordogni/Rochut (lyrical) and a Tyrell or Blazhevich (Technical) or Morceau Symphonique or (Guillmant)/Rhapsody for Euphonium (Curnow)
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Euphonium Music Education
- 2 contrasting works or one work that has contrasting sections or movements.
- Major scales at quarter note=100
Examples: One etude from Bordogni/Rochut (lyrical) and a Tyrell or Blazhevich (Technical) or Morceau Symphonique or (Guillmant)/Rhapsody for Euphonium (Curnow)
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Euphonium Elective Studies
- 2 contrasting works or one work that has contrasting sections or movements.
- Major scales at quarter note=100
Examples: One etude from Bordogni/Rochut (lyrical) and a Tyrell or Blazhevich (Technical) or Morceau Symphonique or (Guillmant)/Rhapsody for Euphonium (Curnow)
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Euphonium Performance
- 2 contrasting works or one work that has contrasting sections or movements.
- Major scales at quarter note=100
Examples: One etude from Bordogni/Rochut (lyrical) and a Tyrell or Blazhevich (Technical) or Morceau Symphonique or (Guillmant)/Rhapsody for Euphonium (Curnow)
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Euphonium Music Therapy
- 2 contrasting works or one work that has contrasting sections or movements.
- Major scales at quarter note=100
Examples: One etude from Bordogni/Rochut (lyrical) and a Tyrell or Blazhevich (Technical) or Morceau Symphonique or (Guillmant)/Rhapsody for Euphonium (Curnow)
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Euphonium Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Tuba Composition
- 2 contrasting works or one work that has contrasting sections or movements.
- Major scales at quarter note=100
Examples: One etude from Bordogni/Rochut (lyrical) and a Tyrell or Blazhevich (Technical), Sonata in F (Marcello ed. Little) or Suite for Unaccompanied Tuba (Hartley)
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Tuba Music Education
- 2 contrasting works or one work that has contrasting sections or movements.
- Major scales at quarter note=100
Examples: One etude from Bordogni/Rochut (lyrical) and a Tyrell or Blazhevich (Technical), Sonata in F (Marcello ed. Little) or Suite for Unaccompanied Tuba (Hartley)
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Tuba Elective Studies
- 2 contrasting works or one work that has contrasting sections or movements.
- Major scales at quarter note=100
Examples: One etude from Bordogni/Rochut (lyrical) and a Tyrell or Blazhevich (Technical), Sonata in F (Marcello ed. Little) or Suite for Unaccompanied Tuba (Hartley)
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Tuba Performance
- 2 contrasting works or one work that has contrasting sections or movements.
- Major scales at quarter note=100
Examples: One etude from Bordogni/Rochut (lyrical) and a Tyrell or Blazhevich (Technical), Sonata in F (Marcello ed. Little) or Suite for Unaccompanied Tuba (Hartley)
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Tuba Music Therapy
- 2 contrasting works or one work that has contrasting sections or movements.
- Major scales at quarter note=100
Examples: One etude from Bordogni/Rochut (lyrical) and a Tyrell or Blazhevich (Technical), Sonata in F (Marcello ed. Little) or Suite for Unaccompanied Tuba (Hartley)
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Tuba Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Percussion Composition
- Snare Drum: Perform a concert snare drum solo/etude. Be prepared to play standard snare drum rudiments.
- Keyboard Percussion: Perform a 2-mallet or 4-mallet keyboard percussion solo/etude (marimba is preferable, vibraphone and xylophone are acceptable).
- Timpani: Perform a 2-drum, 3-drum, or 4-drum timpani solo/etude
- Scales: 2-octave major scales in all keys.
- Sight-reading: All applicants will be asked to sight read on snare drum and 2-mallet marimba.
Snare Examples: Cirone, Delecluse, Firth, etc. Be prepared to play standard snare
drum rudiments (applicants can elect to perform a rudimental snare drum solo/etude
- e.g. Pratt, Wilcoxon, etc. - in place of the rudiments).
Timpani Examples: Carroll, Firth, Goodman, Peters, Whaley, etc.).
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Percussion Music Education
- Snare Drum: Perform a concert snare drum solo/etude. Be prepared to play standard snare drum rudiments.
- Keyboard Percussion: Perform a 2-mallet or 4-mallet keyboard percussion solo/etude (marimba is preferable, vibraphone and xylophone are acceptable).
- Timpani: Perform a 2-drum, 3-drum, or 4-drum timpani solo/etude
- Scales: 2-octave major scales in all keys.
- Sight-reading: All applicants will be asked to sight read on snare drum and 2-mallet marimba.
Snare Examples: Cirone, Delecluse, Firth, etc. Be prepared to play standard snare
drum rudiments (applicants can elect to perform a rudimental snare drum solo/etude
- e.g. Pratt, Wilcoxon, etc. - in place of the rudiments).
Timpani Examples: Carroll, Firth, Goodman, Peters, Whaley, etc.).
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Percussion Elective Studies
- Snare Drum: Perform a concert snare drum solo/etude. Be prepared to play standard snare drum rudiments.
- Keyboard Percussion: Perform a 2-mallet or 4-mallet keyboard percussion solo/etude (marimba is preferable, vibraphone and xylophone are acceptable).
- Timpani: Perform a 2-drum, 3-drum, or 4-drum timpani solo/etude
- Scales: 2-octave major scales in all keys.
- Sight-reading: All applicants will be asked to sight read on snare drum and 2-mallet marimba.
Snare Examples: Cirone, Delecluse, Firth, etc. Be prepared to play standard snare
drum rudiments (applicants can elect to perform a rudimental snare drum solo/etude
- e.g. Pratt, Wilcoxon, etc. - in place of the rudiments).
Timpani Examples: Carroll, Firth, Goodman, Peters, Whaley, etc.).
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Percussion Performance
- Snare Drum: Perform a concert snare drum solo/etude and a rudimental snare drum solo/etude
- Keyboard Percussion: Perform a 2-mallet solo/etude and a 4-mallet solo/etude.
- Timpani: Perform a 2-drum, 3-drum, or 4-drum timpani solo/etude
- Scales: 2-octave major scales in all keys
- Sight-reading: All applicants will be asked to sight read on snare drum and 2-mallet marimba.
Snare Examples: Cirone, Delecluse, Firth, etc. Be prepared to play standard snare
drum rudiments (applicants can elect to perform a rudimental snare drum solo/etude
- e.g. Pratt, Wilcoxon, etc. - in place of the rudiments).
Timpani Examples: Carroll, Firth, Goodman, Peters, Whaley, etc.).
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Percussion Music Therapy
- Snare Drum: Perform a concert snare drum solo/etude. Be prepared to play standard snare drum rudiments.
- Keyboard Percussion: Perform a 2-mallet or 4-mallet keyboard percussion solo/etude (marimba is preferable, vibraphone and xylophone are acceptable).
- Timpani: Perform a 2-drum, 3-drum, or 4-drum timpani solo/etude
- Scales: 2-octave major scales in all keys.
- Sight-reading: All applicants will be asked to sight read on snare drum and 2-mallet marimba.
Snare Examples: Cirone, Delecluse, Firth, etc. Be prepared to play standard snare
drum rudiments (applicants can elect to perform a rudimental snare drum solo/etude
- e.g. Pratt, Wilcoxon, etc. - in place of the rudiments).
Timpani Examples: Carroll, Firth, Goodman, Peters, Whaley, etc.).
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Percussion Studio Composition
- 3 pieces from one or more contemporary musical genres (pop, rock, R&B, folk, gospel, country, etc.)
- Improv over a short instrumental progression or drum beat
- Sight-read written notation examples and charts
- Sight-read a melodic example using your voice or any pitched instrument
You may perform with a backing track. Acceptable play-along tracks include Tommy Igoe's Groove Essentials, John Riley's The Art of Bop Drumming, or equivalent
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Piano Jazz Performance
- A two or three-part Invention of J.S. Bach or Scarlatti Sonata
- The first movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Schubert or Beethoven (excluding Op. 49 & Op. 79)
- Any piece from the 19th, 20th or 21st century, equivalent in difficulty to the sonata movement above.
- All major and minor scales (harmonic and melodic), four octaves
- Arpeggios, majors and minors, four octaves, hands together, at a fluent tempo
- Sight-read a solo piano example
*All works are to be performed from memory. In certain cases, literature substitutions may be made upon request
- Tunes: Perform three songs of contrasting styles. Interpret a melody in an effective and creative way. Improvise on chord changes in a confident manner to perform an original solo that is creative and musically effective.
- Scales: Major, harmonic minor, melodic minor (modes from the ascending melodic minor only), diminished (half/whole & whole/half), whole tone, pentatonic
* Please bring a copy of the tunes you will perform, if you have any further questions please contact the Director of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Ragonese
Piano Composition
- A two or three-part Invention of J.S. Bach or Scarlatti Sonata
- The first movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Schubert or Beethoven (excluding Op. 49 & Op. 79)
- Any piece from the 19th, 20th or 21st century, equivalent in difficulty to the sonata movement above.
- All major and minor scales (harmonic and melodic), four octaves
- Arpeggios, majors and minors, four octaves, hands together, at a fluent tempo
- Sight-read a solo piano example
*All works are to be performed from memory. In certain cases, literature substitutions may be made upon request
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Piano Music Education
- A two or three-part Invention of J.S. Bach or Scarlatti Sonata
- The first movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Schubert or Beethoven (excluding Op. 49 & Op. 79)
- Any piece from the 19th, 20th or 21st century, equivalent in difficulty to the sonata movement above.
- All major and minor scales (harmonic and melodic), four octaves
- Arpeggios, majors and minors, four octaves, hands together, at a fluent tempo
- Sight-read a solo piano example
*All works are to be performed from memory. In certain cases, literature substitutions may be made upon request
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Piano Elective Studies
- A two or three-part Invention of J.S. Bach or Scarlatti Sonata
- The first movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Schubert or Beethoven (excluding Op. 49 & Op. 79)
- Any piece from the 19th, 20th or 21st century, equivalent in difficulty to the sonata movement above.
- All major and minor scales (harmonic and melodic), four octaves
- Arpeggios, majors and minors, four octaves, hands together, at a fluent tempo
- Sight-read a solo piano example
*All works are to be performed from memory. In certain cases, literature substitutions may be made upon request
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Piano Performance
- A prelude and fugue, Toccata, or several movements from a Suite or Partita by J.S. Bach
- A complete sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Schubert or Beethoven (excluding Op. 49 & Op. 79)
- A solo work of substantial length and difficulty from the 19th, 20th or 21st century.
- All major and minor scales, four octaves (harmonic and melodic), hands together. Suggested minimum tempo, M.M. = 132 (4 notes/click)
- Arpeggios, majors and minors, four octaves, hands together. Suggested minimum tempo, M.M. = 112 (3 notes/click)
- Sight-reading a solo piano example
*All works are to be performed from memory. In certain cases, literature substitutions may be made upon request
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
Piano Music Therapy
- 2 selections from the standard piano repertoire from contrasting style periods
- Major and harmonic minor scales
- Sight-read a short selection
Baroque (Ex. Bach, Handel, Scarlatti
Classical (Ex. Mozart, Haydn, Clementi, Beethoven, First movement of Classical era
sonata
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Piano Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Organ Composition
- One Prelude & Fugue by J.S. Bach
- One 20th/21st century work
- One hymn
- Sight-reading – a solo organ example
Repertoire – memory is not required
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Organ Music Education
- One Prelude & Fugue by J.S. Bach
- One 20th/21st century work
- One hymn
- Sight-reading – a solo organ example
Repertoire – memory is not required
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Organ Elective Studies
- One Prelude & Fugue by J.S. Bach
- One 20th/21st century work
- One hymn
- Sight-reading – a solo organ example
Repertoire – memory is not required
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Organ Performance
- One Prelude & Fugue by J.S. Bach
- One 20th/21st century work
- One hymn
- Sight-reading – a solo organ example
Repertoire – memory is not required
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Organ Music Therapy
- One Prelude & Fugue by J.S. Bach
- One 20th/21st century work
- One hymn
- Sight-reading – a solo organ example
Repertoire – memory is not required
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Organ Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Harp Composition
- Solo Repertoire: Salzedo, Grandjany, Bach
- Repertoire: Concerto in B flat, Grandjany version
- Scales and Arpeggios four octaves. Quarter note=90
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Harp Music Education
- Solo Repertoire: Salzedo, Grandjany, Bach
- Repertoire: Concerto in B flat, Grandjany version
- Scales and Arpeggios four octaves. Quarter note=90
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Harp Elective Studies
- Solo Repertoire: Salzedo, Grandjany, Bach
- Repertoire: Concerto in B flat, Grandjany version
- Scales and Arpeggios four octaves. Quarter note=90
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Harp Performance
- Solo Repertoire: Salzedo, Grandjany, Bach
- Repertoire: Concerto in B flat, Grandjany version
- Scales and Arpeggios four octaves. Quarter note=90
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Harp Music Therapy
- Solo Repertoire: Salzedo, Grandjany, Bach
- Repertoire: Concerto in B flat, Grandjany version
- Scales and Arpeggios four octaves. Quarter note=90
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Harp Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Guitar Jazz Performance
- Two classical guitar solos (melody and supporting parts are all played simultaneously on one guitar)
- All major and minor scales in open position meaning the first four frets. One-octave and two-octave scales must be played at quarter note = 60 (with 8th notes, triplets, and 16th notes) with index and middle right-hand finger alternation, rest stroke scales.
Examples: Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Carulli, Tárrega, Sagreras, Villa-Lobos, Barrios, Brouwer, Dowland, Milan, Visée, Weiss, and Bach.
- Tunes: Perform three songs of contrasting styles. Interpret a melody in an effective and creative way. Improvise on chord changes in a confident manner to perform an original solo that is creative and musically effective.
- Scales: Major, harmonic minor, melodic minor (modes from the ascending melodic minor only), diminished (half/whole & whole/half), whole tone, pentatonic
* Please bring a copy of the tunes you will perform, if you have any further questions please contact the Director of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Ragonese
Guitar Composition
- Two classical guitar solos (melody and supporting parts are all played simultaneously on one guitar)
- All major and minor scales in open position meaning the first four frets. One-octave and two-octave scales must be played at quarter note = 60 (with 8th notes, triplets, and 16th notes) with index and middle right-hand finger alternation, rest stroke scales.
Examples: Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Carulli, Tárrega, Sagreras, Villa-Lobos, Barrios, Brouwer, Dowland, Milan, Visée, Weiss, and Bach.
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Guitar Music Education
- Two classical guitar solos (melody and supporting parts are all played simultaneously on one guitar)
- All major and minor scales in open position meaning the first four frets. One-octave and two-octave scales must be played at quarter note = 60 (with 8th notes, triplets, and 16th notes) with index and middle right-hand finger alternation, rest stroke scales.
Examples: Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Carulli, Tárrega, Sagreras, Villa-Lobos, Barrios, Brouwer, Dowland, Milan, Visée, Weiss, and Bach.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Guitar Elective Studies
- Two classical guitar solos (melody and supporting parts are all played simultaneously on one guitar)
- All major and minor scales in open position meaning the first four frets. One-octave and two-octave scales must be played at quarter note = 60 (with 8th notes, triplets, and 16th notes) with index and middle right-hand finger alternation, rest stroke scales.
Examples: Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Carulli, Tárrega, Sagreras, Villa-Lobos, Barrios, Brouwer, Dowland, Milan, Visée, Weiss, and Bach.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Guitar Performance
- Two classical guitar solos (melody and supporting parts are all played simultaneously on one guitar)
- All major and minor scales in open position meaning the first four frets. One-octave and two-octave scales must be played at quarter note = 60 (with 8th notes, triplets, and 16th notes) with index and middle right-hand finger alternation, rest stroke scales.
Examples: Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Carulli, Tárrega, Sagreras, Villa-Lobos, Barrios, Brouwer, Dowland, Milan, Visée, Weiss, and Bach.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Guitar Music Therapy
- Two classical guitar solos (melody and supporting parts are all played simultaneously on one guitar)
- All major and minor scales in open position meaning the first four frets. One-octave and two-octave scales must be played at quarter note = 60 (with 8th notes, triplets, and 16th notes) with index and middle right-hand finger alternation, rest stroke scales.
Examples: Sor, Giuliani, Carcassi, Aguado, Carulli, Tárrega, Sagreras, Villa-Lobos, Barrios, Brouwer, Dowland, Milan, Visée, Weiss, and Bach.
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Guitar Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Violin Composition
- Two pieces/mvt of your choice in contrasting styles and tempo.
- All major scales in either 2 or 3 octaves. Quarter note=72: please be prepared to slur two quarter notes per bow as well as six eighth note triplets per bow. Memorized.
- Sight-reading
Example: 1 movement from a Bach sonata or partita, any movement from a violin concerts, and/or a short piece of your choice. One etude by Wohlfahrt, Kayser, Mazas, Kreutzer, Fiorillo, Rode op 35 or 37, or equivalent
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Violin Music Education
- Two pieces/mvt of your choice in contrasting styles and tempo.
- All major scales in either 2 or 3 octaves. Quarter note=72: please be prepared to slur two quarter notes per bow as well as six eighth note triplets per bow. Memorized.
- Sight-reading
Example: 1 movement from a Bach sonata or partita, any movement from a violin concerts, and/or a short piece of your choice. One etude by Wohlfahrt, Kayser, Mazas, Kreutzer, Fiorillo, Rode op 35 or 37, or equivalent
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Violin Elective Studies
- Two pieces/mvt of your choice in contrasting styles and tempo.
- All major scales in either 2 or 3 octaves. Quarter note=72: please be prepared to slur two quarter notes per bow as well as six eighth note triplets per bow. Memorized.
- Sight-reading
Example: 1 movement from a Bach sonata or partita, any movement from a violin concerts, and/or a short piece of your choice. One etude by Wohlfahrt, Kayser, Mazas, Kreutzer, Fiorillo, Rode op 35 or 37, or equivalent
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Violin Performance
- Two pieces/mvt of your choice in contrasting styles and tempo.
- All major scales in either 2 or 3 octaves. Quarter note=72: please be prepared to slur two quarter notes per bow as well as six eighth note triplets per bow. Memorized.
- Sight-reading
Example: 1 movement from a Bach sonata or partita, any movement from a violin concerts, and/or a short piece of your choice. One etude by Wohlfahrt, Kayser, Mazas, Kreutzer, Fiorillo, Rode op 35 or 37, or equivalent
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Violin Music Therapy
- Two pieces/mvt of your choice in contrasting styles and tempo.
- All major scales in either 2 or 3 octaves. Quarter note=72: please be prepared to slur two quarter notes per bow as well as six eighth note triplets per bow. Memorized.
- Sight-reading
Example: 1 movement from a Bach sonata or partita, any movement from a violin concerts, and/or a short piece of your choice. One etude by Wohlfahrt, Kayser, Mazas, Kreutzer, Fiorillo, Rode op 35 or 37, or equivalent
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Violin Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Viola Composition
- One mov. of a Sonata or concerto
- Two movements of a Bach Suite
- One major and one minor scale in 2 octaves
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Viola Music Education
- One mov. of a Sonata or concerto
- Two movements of a Bach Suite
- One major and one minor scale in 2 octaves
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Viola Elective Studies
- One mov. of a Sonata or concerto
- Two movements of a Bach Suite
- One major and one minor scale in 2 octaves
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Viola Performance
- One mov. of a Sonata or concerto
- One etude or caprice
- Two movements of a Bach Suite
- One major and one minor scale in 3 octaves
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Viola Music Therapy
- One movement of a concerto, Bach suite, or sonata.
- One major scale in 2 octaves
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Viola Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Cello Composition
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- Scales up to four accidentals, minimum of 3 octaves
- Sight-reading
Examples of repertoire: Haydn concerto in C Major, 1st movement, Saint-Saens – Allegro Appassionato, Faure – Elegie, Eccles – Sonata in G Minor, Bach Suite no 1.
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Cello Music Education
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- Scales up to four accidentals, minimum of 3 octaves
- Sight-reading
Examples of repertoire: Haydn concerto in C Major, 1st movement, Saint-Saens – Allegro Appassionato, Faure – Elegie, Eccles – Sonata in G Minor, Bach Suite no 1.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Cello Elective Studies
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- Scales up to four accidentals, minimum of 3 octaves
- Sight-reading
Examples of repertoire: Haydn concerto in C Major, 1st movement, Saint-Saens – Allegro Appassionato, Faure – Elegie, Eccles – Sonata in G Minor, Bach Suite no 1.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Cello Performance
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- Scales up to four accidentals, minimum of 3 octaves
- Sight-reading
Examples of repertoire: Haydn concerto in C Major, 1st movement, Saint-Saens – Allegro Appassionato, Faure – Elegie, Eccles – Sonata in G Minor, Bach Suite no 1.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Cello Music Therapy
- Two pieces/movements of your choice, in contrasting styles
- Scales up to four accidentals, minimum of 3 octaves
- Sight-reading
Examples of repertoire: Haydn concerto in C Major, 1st movement, Saint-Saens – Allegro Appassionato, Faure – Elegie, Eccles – Sonata in G Minor, Bach Suite no 1.
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Cello Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Bass Jazz Performance
- One movement from a Baroque Sonata
- One movement from a Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary piece
- All major scales
- Sight-reading
Examples: Bach, Marcello, Vivaldi, Corelli, Eccles, Dragonetti, Dittersdorf, Koussevitzky, Proto, Rabbath, etc. etc.
- Tunes: Perform three songs of contrasting styles. Interpret a melody in an effective and creative way. Improvise on chord changes in a confident manner to perform an original solo that is creative and musically effective.
- Scales: Major, harmonic minor, melodic minor (modes from the ascending melodic minor only), diminished (half/whole & whole/half), whole tone, pentatonic
* Please bring a copy of the tunes you will perform, if you have any further questions please contact the Director of Jazz Studies, Jonathan Ragonese
Bass Composition
- One movement from a Baroque Sonata
- One movement from a Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary piece
- All major scales
- Sight-reading
Examples: Bach, Marcello, Vivaldi, Corelli, Eccles, Dragonetti, Dittersdorf, Koussevitzky, Proto, Rabbath, etc. etc.
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Bass Music Education
- One movement from a Baroque Sonata
- One movement from a Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary piece
- All major scales
- Sight-reading
Examples: Bach, Marcello, Vivaldi, Corelli, Eccles, Dragonetti, Dittersdorf, Koussevitzky, Proto, Rabbath, etc. etc.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Bass Elective Studies
- One movement from a Baroque Sonata
- One movement from a Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary piece
- All major scales
- Sight-reading
Examples: Bach, Marcello, Vivaldi, Corelli, Eccles, Dragonetti, Dittersdorf, Koussevitzky, Proto, Rabbath, etc. etc.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Bass Performance
- One movement from a Baroque Sonata
- One movement from a Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary piece
- All major scales
- Sight-reading
Examples: Bach, Marcello, Vivaldi, Corelli, Eccles, Dragonetti, Dittersdorf, Koussevitzky, Proto, Rabbath, etc. etc.
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Bass Music Therapy
- One movement from a Baroque Sonata
- One movement from a Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary piece
- All major scales
- Sight-reading
Examples: Bach, Marcello, Vivaldi, Corelli, Eccles, Dragonetti, Dittersdorf, Koussevitzky, Proto, Rabbath, etc. etc.
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Bass Studio Composition
- 3 pieces from one or more contemporary musical genres (pop, rock, R&B, folk, gospel, country, etc.)
- Improv over a short instrumental progression or drum beat
- Sight-read written notation examples and charts
You may perform with a backing track. Acceptable play-along tracks include Tommy Igoe's Groove Essentials, John Riley's The Art of Bop Drumming, or equivalent
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.
Voice Composition
- 2 songs from the classical repertoire
No choral music excerpts or Musical Theatre
*All selections must be memorized
Examples: Selections from 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Joan Boytim vocal books, spiritual
and folk song arrangements, British or American Art song (Britten, Vaughn Williams,
Barber, Hundley, Beach)
- Three scores and recordings (an mp3 of MIDI playback is acceptable) of original compositions (no arrangements). Please submit material prior to the audition through the admission portal.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the Music Composition faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Composition.
Voice Music Education
- 2 songs from the classical repertoire
No choral music excerpts or Musical Theatre
*All selections must be memorized
Examples: Selections from 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Joan Boytim vocal books, spiritual
and folk song arrangements, British or American Art song (Britten, Vaughn Williams,
Barber, Hundley, Beach)
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in a career in music education. Material should be submitted through admission portal 3 days prior to audition.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the music education faculty during their audition regarding their interest in Music Education.
Voice Elective Studies
- 2 songs from the classical repertoire
No choral music excerpts or Musical Theatre
*All selections must be memorized
Examples: Selections from 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Joan Boytim vocal books, spiritual
and folk song arrangements, British or American Art song (Britten, Vaughn Williams,
Barber, Hundley, Beach)
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Voice Performance
- 3 songs from the classical repertoire; English and Foreign language must be represented
No choral music excerpts or Musical Theatre
*All selections must be memorized
Examples: Selections from 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Joan Boytim vocal books, spiritual
and folk song arrangements, British or American Art song (Britten, Vaughn Williams,
Barber, Hundley, Beach)
- Submit a music resume including performances, ensemble experiences, repertoire, private study experience or lessons, and any other information you think is relevant.
All students should come prepared on audition day to have a conversation style interview with the instrumental studio faculty regarding their interest in this degree during their audition.
Voice Music Therapy
- One classical selection (may be in a foreign language
- One additional selection. Please choose from the following:
- Music Theater (1940-1980 preferred, or similar style), sung in a "legit" or lighter technique
- Hymm
- Spiritual
- Folk song
No choral music excerpts or Musical Theatre
*All selections must be memorized
Examples: Selections from 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Joan Boytim vocal books, spiritual
and folk song arrangements, British or American Art song (Britten, Vaughn Williams,
Barber, Hundley, Beach)
- Sing a song from any genre of music (pop song, children's song, etc.)while self-accompanying on piano or guitar.
- Submit an essay (100-150 words) about why you are interested in becoming a music therapist.
Please Note: It is recommended that prospective music therapy majors either observe a music therapy session or speak with a board-certified music therapist prior to applying for the degree program. This will allow prospective candidates to have a better understanding of the field before auditioning.
Voice Studio Composition
- 2 pieces in any style that display your musical strengths.
- All major and minor scales
- Sight-reading
At least 1 of the pieces performed must be pre-existing non-original music. Music may be from a well-known artist or band (any style), original compositions, jazz tunes with improvisation, compositions or movements from the classical repertoire, or transcriptions of solos from well-known artists. If you are performing an original composition, please bring a copy of the sheet music to your audition.
- 2-3 recordings of music that you have recorded, produced, composed, and/or performed. At least one recording must include original music that you have composed. For each recording, you have the option to submit a score of sheet music and the option to submit a visual medium (film, animation, video game samples, etc.) to which the music is synchronized. Scores and visual media are not required.
- A single PDF that describes each recording. Were you a producer, engineer, performer, composer? If the work is a scored scene, is there a plot background we should know? Feel free to include any other information you think would be useful for us.
At the audition, students will interview with a composition faculty member who will assess the student’s communication, knowledge of their field, and submitted materials. At this interview, the student’s knowledge of basic music notation will also be assessed in a question-answer format. Students may be asked questions about basic music notation, to identify musical characteristics by ear, such as chord qualities, melodic contour, scale degrees, rhythmic patterns, etc.