Accompanists are optional. To obtain a list of available accompanists, please contact Dr. Joann Kirchner.

• Two contrasting études
• Two contrasting movements from two contrasting pieces
• Minimum of three excerpts

Applicants are required to have an accompanist.  To obtain a list of available accompanists, please contact Dr. Joann Kirchner.

• 3 octave scales through 4 sharps and 4 flats
• 3 contrasting solos from the standard repertoire
• 3 orchestral excerpts from the standard repertoire

• Two movements of a Bach suite transcription from violin, cello, or lute
• Two études from Twelve Études by Villa-Lobos
• Two movements from any sonata by Sor, Tedesco, Ponce, or Berkeley

Applicants are required to have an accompanist.  To obtain a list of available accompanists, please contact Dr. Joann Kirchner.

• Major concerto or sonata, i.e. Concerto in B flat by Handel, Sonata by Hindemith.
• Work from the major harp repertoire, i.e. Impromptu by Faure, Scintillation by C. Salzedo
• One solo work of applicant's choice
• 2 or 3 orchestral excerpts and/or cadenzas

Submit your Prescreening Portfolio (.pdf only)

• Applicants must submit a prescreening video to Acceptd. Face and torso facing the camera, 15-20 minutes of rehearsal, 5-10 minutes of performance.
• Once selected, applicants will be invited to a live audition; during this time, applicants will rehearse and conduct the Wind Symphony, a 65-member ensemble, for approximately 20 minutes in varied repertory, selected by the faculty.
• Live auditions are held in the early spring semester.
• All application materials (including 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, résumé, and prescreening recording) must be received by December 1 for Fall semester admission consideration.

• Orchestral Repertoire: choose four representative selections for snare drum, glockenspiel, xylophone, and timpani from the standard orchestra audition repertoire. Additionally, candidates should choose three excerpts each for tambourine and cymbals.
• Snare Drum: an étude from Douze Études pour Caisse Claire or Keiskleiriana by Delecluse, or another advanced orchestral etude.
• Keyboard Percussion: Bach transcription, plus a contemporary marimba solo demonstrating facility, expression, and sophisticated touch on the marimba.
• Timpani: a solo or etude equivalent to Delacluse, Hochrainer, Carter, etc.
• Sight-reading will be required for all instruments.
• Prior outstanding artistic and professional accomplishments will also be considered in the evaluation for admission.

• Keyboard Percussion: an advanced contemporary marimba solo or concerto.
• Timpani: a solo or etude equivalent to Carter's "March", Delecluse, Hochrainer, etc.
• Snare Drum: an advanced solo or etude.
• Orchestral Repertoire: three excerpts for timpani, snare drum, xylophone, glockenspiel, cymbals, and tambourine.
• Sight-reading may be requested for any instrument.
• Repertoire list (solo and chamber music studied and performed) must be provided.
• Prior outstanding artistic and professional accomplishments will also be considered in the evaluation for admission.
• Video recording of a percussion (multi-percussion) solo, or percussion and mixed chamber ensemble must be submitted prior to live audition or provided on audition day. SUBMIT MY RECORDING

• At least two movements from a Bach unaccompanied sonata, partita or suite
• One movement from a Classical concerto or sonata
• One movement from a Romantic concerto, or a 19th or 20th century concert piece

• At least two movements from a Bach unaccompanied sonata, partita or suite
• One movement from a Classical concerto or sonata
• One movement from a Romantic concerto or sonata
• One work from the Contemporary period

Accompanists are optional. To obtain a list of available accompanists, please contact Dr. Joann Kirchner.

• Two contrasting études
• Two contrasting movements from two contrasting pieces
• Minimum of three excerpts

Live auditions are not held for this degree program. Applicants should submit a recorded audition through Acceptd.

Upload a video recording (as per provided technical instructions) of applicant performing with rhythm section; one example from each category below.

Bop

• Blues for Alice (C. Parker)
• Confirmation (C. Parker)
• Hot House (T. Dameron)
• Groovin’ High (D. Gillespie)
• Four In One, (T. Monk)
• Airegin (S. Rollins)

Standard

• Out of Nowhere (Green/Heyman)
• If I were a Bell (F. Loesser)
• Stella By Starlight (V. Young)
• On Green Dolphin Street (B. Kaper)
• Like Someone in Love (J. Van Heusen)
• Night and Day (C. Porter)

Ballad

• ‘Round Midnight (T. Monk)
• Darn That Dream (J. Van Heusen)
• Body and Soul (Green/Heyman)
• Prelude to a Kiss (Ellington)
• Chelsea Bridge (B. Strayhorn)

Post-Bop

• Self Portrait in Three Colors (C. Mingus)
• Goodbye Porkpie Hat (C. Mingus)
• Countdown (J. Coltrane)
• Fee Fi Fo Fum (W. Shorter)
• Tones For Joan’s Bones (C. Corea)
• Dolphin Dance (H. Hancock)
• Inner Urge (J. Henderson)

Applicant must state the melody demonstrating sound, rhythmic precision, feel and technical facility and improvise on one full chorus (one half chorus for ballads) of the tune. Drummers should communicate the rhythm and pitch contour of the melody on the drum set as clearly as possible. Vocalists must demonstrate unique jazz interpretative skills and command of their voice to be accepted. In addition, vocalists must perform live with musicians (not with recordings), may use any syllables or apply lyrics to those selections not already having lyrics, do not need to improvise on ballad but must improvise a full chorus on all others, and must attach a separate video of proficiencies, including scales (chromatic, harmonic minor) and arpeggios (dominant 7th, minor 7th, diminished 7th).

All applicants must demonstrate basic keyboard functionality by: a) accompanying oneself on piano while singing any one selection from the above list or; b) “comping” on piano with rhythm section performing any one selection from the above list.

• The pianist should supply the instrumentalist(s) for their recorded audition.  
• Two fast movements and two slow movements from two of the following works:
  • Beethoven Sonata for Piano & Violin in F, Op. 24
  • Mozart Sonata for Piano & Violin in B-flat, KV 454
  • Brahms Sonata for Piano and Cello in E Minor, Op. 38
  • Debussy Sonata for Cello and Piano
  • One or two solo works that demonstrate proficiency at a graduate level (memorization is optional)
• A sight reading exam may be required.  The Keyboard Department will arrange a time to conduct the exam with you if needed.

• The pianist should supply the vocalist for their recorded audition.
• Two songs by different composers, selected from among the following: Mozart, Schubert, Strauss, Wolf
  • One aria from an opera. One scene excerpt from the standard opera repertoire
  • One or two solo works that demonstrate proficiency at a graduate level (memorization is optional)
• A sight reading exam may be required.  The Keyboard Department will arrange a time to conduct the exam with you if needed.

• Work chosen from the English virginalists, Frescobaldi, or Froberger
• Work from the French baroque repertoire
• Prelude or fugue of J.S. Bach
• Scarlatti sonata

• All works are to be performed from memory:
• Contrapuntal Baroque work
• Sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert
• Large Romantic work
• Impressionistic or Contemporary piece

• Applicants must submit a prescreening recording via Acceptd of at least 10 minutes of footage, to include performance, rehearsal, or both. 
• Once selected, applicants will be invited to a virtual private conducting lesson with the TU choral faculty. The lesson will consist of singing, conducting, musicianship, and a brief interview.
• Application, supporting materials, and prescreening recording must be received by December 1 for Fall semester admission consideration.

Voice and Opera Audition Requirements (.pdf)

Voice and Opera Audition Requirements (.pdf)