String Auditions
Bachelor of Music in String Performance (Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass)
- Any two contrasting works, or two individual movements of works, from the standard repertoire, by two different composers. The two selections can consist of movements from sonatas, concertos, concert pieces, shorter repertoire pieces, showpieces, or etudes. Only one etude may be used as an audition piece. No jazz or popular styles are allowed. You may bring an accompanist if you wish, but it is not required.
- One scale in major and minor, in the key of the candidate’s choice. Three octaves for violin and viola, four octaves for cello and two octaves for double bass.
Auditioning candidates may be asked to perform a small portion of basic sight-reading.
Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance
- One solo work (two for masters) or individual movements of works from the standard repertoire, one orchestral excerpt and one etude or technical exercise. No scales are needed. The selection(s) can consist of movements of sonatas, concertos, concert pieces, shorter repertoire pieces or showpieces. No jazz or popular styles. Candidates may bring an accompanist if they wish, but it is not required.
Auditioning candidates may be asked to perform a small portion of basic sight-reading.
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, Music Industry, Music Therapy and Bachelor of Music in Composition and Media Composition
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
- Any two contrasting works, or two individual movements of works, by two different composers. The two selections can consist of movements of sonatas, concertos, concert pieces, shorter repertoire pieces, showpieces, or etudes. Only one etude may be used as an audition piece. All classical epochs and genres, as well as jazz and popular styles are acceptable for the audition. Candidates may bring an accompanist if they wish, but it is not required.
Auditioning candidates may be asked to perform a small portion of basic sight-reading.
Harp
- One solo work or individual movement of a work from the standard repertoire, one orchestral excerpt and one etude or technical exercise. No scales are needed. The selection can consist of a movement of a sonata, concerto, concert piece, shorter repertoire piece or showpiece. All classical epochs and genres, as well as jazz and popular styles are accepted. Candidates may bring an accompanist if they wish, but it is not required.
Auditioning candidates may be asked to perform a small portion of basic sight-reading.
Master of Music in String Performance (Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass)
- Any two contrasting works, or two individual movements of works, from the standard repertoire, by two different composers. The two selections can consist of movements from sonatas, concertos, concert pieces, shorter repertoire pieces, showpieces, or etudes. Only one etude may be used as an audition piece. No jazz or popular styles are allowed. You may bring an accompanist if you wish, but it is not required.
- Graduate applicants should be familiar with all major and minor scales. A few scales might be asked as part of the audition process. Three octaves for violin and viola, four octaves for cello and two octaves for double bass.
Auditioning candidates may be asked to perform a small portion of basic sight-reading. Graduate applicants will be asked to submit letters of reference as part of the audition application process.
Master of Music in Harp Performance
- Two solo works or individual movements of works from the standard repertoire, one orchestral excerpt and one etude or technical exercise. No scales are needed. The selection(s) can consist of movements of sonatas, concertos, concert pieces, shorter repertoire pieces or showpieces. No jazz or popular styles. Candidates may bring an accompanist if they wish, but it is not required.
Auditioning candidates may be asked to perform a small portion of basic sight-reading. Graduate applicants will be asked to submit letters of reference as part of the audition application process.