Mead Witter School of Music ll University of Wisconsin - Madison

Woodwind Audition Information

​

Woodwind (MM)

Prescreening Repertoire

l  Woodwinds candidates will submit up to five URL links to audio and/or video recordings.

l  Applicants may be invited to campus for a live audition recital based upon the quality of the recordings and supplementary application materials.

l  Recordings should be:

ü  Approximately 30 minutes total

ü  Representative of playing in several styles

ü  Be recorded within the last year

ü  Include 3 standard orchestral excerpts (oboe, clarinet, and bassoon applicants only). 

Special requirements for Flute (contact Prof. Tim Hagen w/ questions)

​

Audition Repertoire

l  For the live audition, candidates should prepare to play a short recital consisting of works representing the major historical periods.

l  The program should consist of 40 minutes of music, from which the audition committee will excerpt 20 minutes.

l  Students should present a well-balanced program consisting of music suitable for a senior undergraduate performance recital. 

l  Accompanist preferred, but not required. 

l  Applicants must include at least one contemporary piece which has been composed in the last 30 years.

Oboes, clarinets, and bassoons

l  Three orchestral excerpts of varying styles are required.

Saxophones

l  Orchestral excerpts not required.

l  Demonstration of interpretative jazz and improvisational skills, while not a requirement, is certainly welcome.

Special requirements for Flute (contact Prof. Tim Hagen w/ questions)

Woodwind (DMA)

Prescreen Repertoire

l  Woodwinds candidates will submit up to five URL links to audio and/or video Recordings.

l  Applicants may be invited to campus for a live audition recital based upon the quality of the recordings and supplementary application materials.

l  Recordings should be:

ü  Approximately 30 minutes total

ü  Representative of playing in several styles

ü  Be recorded within the last year

ü  Include 3 standard orchestral excerpts (flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon applicants only).

Special requirements for Flute (contact Prof. Tim Hagen w/ questions)

Audition Repertoire

l  DMA candidates should prepare 40 minutes of music, from which the committee will hear approximately 25 minutes.

l  The audition will conclude with a short interview, for a total of 30 minutes.

l  An accompanist is required. 

l  Applicants are responsible for arranging their own accompanists and rehearsals.

l  A list of qualified local pianists will be provided.

l  Students should be prepared to perform a well-balanced program of works representing the major style periods for their instrument.

l  Applicants must include at least one contemporary piece which has been composed within the last 30 years.

Oboes, clarinets, and bassoons

l  Three orchestral excerpts of varying styles are requested. 

Saxophones

l  Orchestral excerpts not required.