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Keyboard Audition Information

Piano (MM)

Preliminary submission (audio or video)

l  Good audio quality helps the faculty make an accurate assessment of your playing.

l  The faculty would prefer a recording which does not have compressed dynamics.

l  Try if possible, to set your recording levels manually.

l  Please set the automatic volume to the "off" position.

If you have not heard from us by January 4, 2019, please email us.

Preliminary submission and live audition

l  Prepare 45 minutes of memorized music to include three of the following four style periods:

ü  Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Impressionist/Contemporary

Suggested audition repertoire:

l  If possible, include a major work or Prelude and Fugue by Bach and an entire sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven or Schubert

l  Three contrasting styles should be represented; solo works are required

l  The addition of an étude is optional

l  Scales and arpeggios will not be required

Any questions regarding your application may be directed to Phyllis Smith.

Piano (DMA)

Preliminary submission (video)

Any recent recording of a recital is acceptable, provided that it offers varied repertoire from several contrasting musical periods.

Good audio quality helps the faculty make an accurate assessment of your playing.

The faculty would prefer a recording which does not have compressed dynamics.

Try if possible, to set your recording levels manually. Please set the automatic volume to the "off" position.

If you have not heard from us by January 4, 2019, please email us.

Live audition requirements

l  Repertoire for the live audition should be representative of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th or 21st Century music.

l  A complete sonata or equivalent work of advanced level must also be included.

Any questions regarding your application may be directed to Phyllis Smith.

Collaborative Piano (MM)

Preliminary submission (video)

l  Any recent recording of a recital is acceptable, provided that it offers varied repertoire from several contrasting musical periods.

l  Good audio quality helps the faculty make an accurate assessment of your playing.

l  The faculty would prefer a recording which does not have compressed dynamics.

l  Try if possible, to set your recording levels manually.

l  Please set the automatic volume to the "off" position.

If you have not heard from us by January 4, 2019, please email us.

Live audition requirements

l  Repertoire for the live audition should be representative of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th or 21st Century music.

l  A complete sonata or equivalent work of advanced level must also be included.

Any questions regarding your application may be directed to Phyllis Smith.

Organ (MM)

▶Once your graduate application has been received, your audition will be scheduled. Please note that there may be times in the

  season when scheduling is backlogged.

If you have not heard from us by January 4, 2019, please email us.

Live audition repertoire**

l  A major work by J.S. Bach

l  Two or more additional selections demonstrating contrasting styles and characters.

l  Sight reading, and harmonization skills will be evaluated.

Memorization of one or more works is encouraged.

**Approximately 30-45 minutes in duration.

Any questions regarding your application may be directed to Phyllis Smith.

* A practice session on the organ will be scheduled on the first day and your audition will be scheduled on the second day. You

  are welcome to attend classes and recitals while you are here.

Organ (DMA)

Preliminary repertoire (video submission)

l  Submission should be a video of a memorized performance of the following repertoire:

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ü  A major work by J.S. Bach and two additional contrasting works.

If you have not heard from us by January 4, 2019, please email us.

Live audition (45-60 minutes)

l  Candidates are required to perform a memorized program for the committee, including a major work by J.S. Bach.

l  Additional selections should demonstrate contrasting styles as well as both lyric and virtuoso playing.

Any questions regarding your application may be directed to Phyllis Smith.

* A practice session on the organ and your diagnostic tests will be scheduled on the first day and your audition will be scheduled on the second day. You are welcome to attend classes and recitals while you are here.

                                                                                                                         Updated on 05/01/2019