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

• 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. 
• If selected, applicants will be invited to a private conducting lesson with the Boyer 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.

• One recitative and aria from an opera or oratorio

• Two additional arias and one art song.

Notes:

• Please do not duplicate amongst the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, or Contemporary periods.
• Each selection must be in a different language. (English, German, French, or Italian).
• All selections must be memorized.
• For applicants submitting a video audition, please follow the guidelines here

• One recitative and aria from an opera or oratorio

• Three art songs

Notes:

• Please do not duplicate amongst the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, or Contemporary periods.
• Each selection must be in a different language. (English, German, French, or Italian).
• The English selection may be from musical theater repertoire.
• All selections must be memorized.
• For applicants submitting a video audition, please follow the guidelines here