Three to five standard orchestral excerpts.A solo from a time period that contrasts with the concerto.A movement from a concerto from memory.
Any other repertoire of your choice that you feel represents your abilities and interests.Ī program of approximately 60 minutes that includes:.Two contrasting movements of a work from the Baroque era.Two contrasting movements of any concerto, performed from memory.One contemporary work (written after 1950).Two contrasting movements of an unaccompanied work by Bach from memory.Other repertoire of the auditionee's choice as needed to fill out the program.Two contrasting movements of an unaccompanied work by J.The first movement of a major concerto from memory.Please be prepared to sing and play one of the vocal selections. One selection should be an orchestral reduction. A 45-60-minute program that includes solo, vocal and instrumental repertoire representing various styles and languages.A demonstrated proficiency in sight-reading.Two contrasting movements from an instrumental sonata or work originally written for solo instrument and piano.A group of five songs representing three different languages and one operatic aria.A work for solo piano which best demonstrates the applicant's musicianship and keyboard technique.Musicians will be provided for you to accompany, and rehearsal time will be coordinated with the musicians prior to your scheduled audition time.
(Applicants invited to a live audition will have musicians to accompany provided)įor those invited for a live audition, you will be asked to submit any changes to your audition repertoire.
Please note, if you are interested in being considered for the accompanying assistantship, sight-reading will be included in your degree audition.Ĭollaborative Piano and Chamber Music Emphasis Please contact Professor Larissa Dedova if you wish to provide a recording of something different. Substitutions may be possible with permission only. One movement of any Mozart or Beethoven piano and violin sonata.In order to be considered for a piano accompanying assistantship, please upload a statement of your collaborative experience, a collaborative repertoire list and a video recording of one of the following: In order to be considered for the piano teaching assistantship, please include information in your resume about your teaching experience. We offer assistantships in teaching and in accompanying. The primary source of funding for graduate students in solo piano is through assistantships. Prepare a solo program of at least 60 minutes representing a variety of styles and historical periods, equal in difficulty to a Master of Music solo recital.Īssistantship Information for Solo Pianists Prepare a solo program of at least 45 minutes representing a variety of styles and historical periods, equal in difficulty to a Bachelor of Music solo recital. Repertoire: transcription or jazz étude.Funk and rock styles at a variety of temposĪdditional skills assessed during the jazz drumset audition:.The applicant must demonstrate their ability to play in the following musical styles: Auditionees may be asked to sight-read typical jazz ensemble parts.Perform one jazz étude or transcription.Post-bop tunes: Giant Steps, Moment’s Notice, Bolivia, Inner Urge, Dolphin Dance, Moontrane.Standard tunes: All The Things You Are, Stella By Starlight, What Is This Thing Called Love?, Star Eyes, Alone Together, There Will Never Be Another You, Have You Met Miss Jones?, On Green Dolphin Street.Bebop tunes: Groovin’ High, Half Nelson, Confirmation, Donna Lee, Joy Spring, Stablemates.Play the melody and improvise from memory on the chord changes of one tune from each of the following three lists:.Major, whole tone, diminished and ascending melodic minor scales.Jazz Bass (acoustic preferred), Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet Please use your own mp3 or CD accompaniment. Graduate Auditions & Program RequirementsĪll prospective jazz applicants should be prepared to discuss previous performance experience, teachers and method books used in study.
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