In addition, prepare one etude or caprice by Mazas, Dont, Kreutzer, Rode, etc. a movement of unaccompanied Bach or a first movement of a standard concerto at level of Viotti, Mozart, or Bruch) or shorter, complete works (e.g.

These two selections may be movements from larger works (e.g. Also be prepared to perform all major scales and a chromatic scale, all at least 2 octaves. One of the selections must be Baroque or Classical (such as Bach or Mozart). Perform at least two contrasting selections - single-movement pieces or movements from sonatas or concertos representing different periods of music. Also be prepared to play all major scales and a chromatic scale (two octaves).

Perform two contrasting selections-single-movement pieces or movements from sonatas or concertos showing technique, tone and musicianship. Trombone | Trumpet | Tuba | Violin | Viola | VoiceĬomposition | Music Therapy | Sound Recording Technology | BA Jazz Studies Brass (trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba) & Woodwind except flute (clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon) Harp | Horn | Oboe | Piano | Percussion | Saxophone | String Bass Specific audition requirements by instrument/areaīassoon | Cello | Clarinet | Euphonium | Flute | Guitar (Classical) Students wishing to be considered for music scholarships must audition no later than February. If this is not possible, use recorded accompaniment (available at websites like )Ĭandidates for the Bachelor of Music degree in Performance are expected to demonstrate a higher level of proficiency than applicants for other programs. Vocalists who audition via video: you must sing with piano accompaniment.There will be no rehearsal, but you will have the chance to confer with the accompanist prior to your audition. Vocalists who audition in person: we will provide a piano accompanist for you at no additional cost.Instrumental auditions must be unaccompanied.Thus, we look for pitch accuracy, correct and steady rhythm, physical coordination, the ability to make expressive musical statements, and disciplined work habits. Bear in mind that the purpose of the audition is to gather evidence of both current ability and the potential to complete the preferred degree program. The school does not specify audition repertoire rather, we encourage you to consult with your teacher to choose good literature that you can perform well. Additionally, applicants to the Composition or Music Therapy programs will interview for those programs.Īuditioning for the Fredonia School of Music Claudette Sorel Piano Competition and Fellows ProgramĪll applicants to the School of Music are required to successfully audition on their primary instrument.More In This Section Click to expose navigation links on mobile.

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