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BACHELOR OF MUSIC

Prescreening required: video preferred

For Prescreening:

Two contrasting movements from a standard solo work, OR one standard work with contrasting sections.
Two contrasting orchestral excerpts

For Final Audition:

If including a multi-movement work for the below selections, only two contrasting movements from the work are required.

A Baroque work
A Classical or Romantic work
A work from the 20th or 21st Century
Two contrasting orchestral excerpts
Sight reading

MASTER OF MUSIC

Prescreening required: video preferred

For Prescreening:

Two contrasting works, one from the Baroque, Classical or Romantic style and one from the 20th or 21st century. If including a multi-movement work, only two contrasting movements from the work are required.
Two contrasting orchestral excerpts

For Final Audition:

Four works representing different styles from the standard repertoire. If including a multi-movement work, only two contrasting movements from the work are required.
Four contrasting orchestral excerpts demonstrating both lyrical and technical skills.
Sight reading

DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS

Prescreening required for all instruments; must be video recording.

For Prescreening:

The applicant must submit their prescreening online, and it must contain 45 to 60 minutes of music representing different styles and historical periods. If reviewed favorably, the applicant will be invited to campus. Candidates should plan to be on campus for the entire day.

For Final Audition:

If invited to campus, the applicant will perform for, and interview with, a music faculty jury. Candidates are expected to prepare 60 minutes of music appropriate for the doctoral level. Selections should represent various styles and historical periods from the standard repertoire. The audition will last approximately 30 minutes. The applicant should perform selections used in the prescreening, but can also bring additional repertoire. Candidates should print the list of prepared audition selections and bring this to the audition.