Instructions / Requirements
Music Education and Performance Emphasis:
Instrumental and Vocal Audition Requirements
Instrumental and Vocal Entrance auditions should be equal to or exceed the performance
proficiency of most state music association’s most advanced listing of solos. Those auditioning
from Wisconsin should refer to www.wsmamusic.com under Festival Music list for possible
repertoire suggestions. There is no memory requirement for these auditions. Instrumentalists
should prepare 10 to 15 minutes of music.
See the complete repertoire list below, arranged alphabetically by instrument. Instrumentalists
should also prepare major and natural minor scales and a chromatic to include the practical
playing range of your instrument. All those who audition will be expected to demonstrate
sight-reading abilities.
Please note: your entrance audition also serves as your scholarship audition.
Bassoon
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Two contrasting movements from a standard concerto such as Mozart, Weber, or Vivaldi
OR two contrasting etudes from Weissenborn, Milde or comparable book
Cello
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Two contrasting movements of unaccompanied Bach
OR two movements of a concerto or sonata (fast and slow), or a virtuoso piece
OR two contrasting études or caprices
Clarinet
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A fast and slow movement from a standard concerto or sonata comparable to those of
Mozart and Weber (including Weber, Concertino)
OR two contrasting études from C. Rose, 32 études; Polatschek, Advanced Studies;
Cavallini, Caprices (or comparable repertoire)
Double Bass
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Prepare two selections or movements that contrast in tempo and style, one of which may
be a representative etude. Suggested works: A movement of any of the standard sonatas
by Vivaldi, Marcello or Eccles or the first movement from any of the standard double
bass concertos or equivalent single‐movement works, e.g., Capuzzi, Dragonetti,
Dittersdorf, Koussevitzky, etc. Please note that the works listed are only suggested
pieces; any standard work of comparable quality is acceptable.
Electric Bass: See Double Bass requirements or perform a medium tempo jazz standard,
jazz blues, or funk piece. You should be able to play the melody and a bass line.
Note: You do not need to be able to play both Double Bass and Electric bass to audition.
You should choose to audition on the instrument that shows your highest musicianship
and technical skills.
Euphonium
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An étude such as Bordogni, Charlier, Kopprasch, or comparable work
Any standard solo
Flute
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Mozart, Concerto in D or G - 1st and 2nd Movement
OR J. S. Bach, any sonata - two contrasting movements
OR 20th Century French piece or comparable solo work displaying both technical and
lyric playing.
Guitar
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Three pieces are to be played on classical guitar (nylon strings) for your audition.
Selections should include one technical study showing your ability to play arpeggios and
two pieces from contrasting musical periods.
Harp
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Two contrasting études demonstrating different technical skills.
OR A composition from the Baroque, Classical or Contemporary periods.
Horn
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A fast and slow movement from a standard concerto or sonata comparable to those of
Strauss or Mozart concerto etc.
OR two contrasting (fast and slow) etudes from Kopprasch, Gallay, Reynolds or
comparable etude book.
Oboe
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A fast and slow movement from a standard concerto or sonata.
OR: Two contrasting etudes showing the applicant's level of technical and lyrical
abilities.
Percussion
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Snare Drum: [1] prepared solo or etude, [2] rudiments
Mallet Keyboard Instruments: [1] prepared solo and/or étude, [2] scales
Timpani: [1] prepared solo or etude, [2] demonstrate tuning ability
Prepared drum-set demonstrations or solos, hand-drumming demonstrations, multiplepercussion solos or studies are not required, but may be presented.
Piano
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Two pieces required (at least one memorized)
An allegro sonata movement from Beethoven, Mozart or Haydn OR Prelude and Fugue
by J.S. Bach
Any piece composed in the Romantic or Contemporary Era. Any repertoire substitutions
should be addressed PRIOR to the audition date.
Saxophone
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Two contrasting movements from a standard sonata or concerto (i.e. Creston, Glazounov,
Heiden, Ibert, Maurice, Milhaud, etc.)
OR: Two contrasting etudes showing the applicant's level of technical and lyrical
abilities.
Trombone (tenor and bass)
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A Bordogni (Rochut) etude and a contrasting étude from Arban, Blazhevich, Kahila,
Kopprasch, Tyrrell, etc.
OR Any standard solo (Barat, Andante and Allegro; David, Concertino; Guilmant,
Morceau Symphonique; Lebedev, Concertino; etc.)
Trumpet
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Two contrasting études showing the applicant's level of technical and musical
advancement.
OR One standard solo selected from, or comparable to, works by: Arutunian, Haydn,
Hummel, Hindemith, or Kennan.
Tuba
Each of the following:
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One Bordogni melodic study and one Kopprasch or Blazhevich technical etude
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OR One standard solo selected from, or comparable to, works by: Vaughan Williams
(Concerto mvt 1 or 2); Edward Gregson Concerto (mvt 1) or other similar solos from the
standard repertoire
Viola
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Two contrasting movements of unaccompanied Bach
OR two movements of a concerto or sonata (fast and slow), or a virtuoso piece
OR two contrasting étude’s or caprice’s
Violin
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A movement of unaccompanied Bach
OR two movements of a concerto or sonata (fast and slow), or a virtuoso piece
OR two movements of a concerto or sonata (fast and slow)
OR two contrasting études or caprices
Voice
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Prepare two selections in the Classical style (art song, oratorio or opera aria)
At least one selection should be in a foreign language
Spirituals, songs from Broadway musicals and popular songs will not be accepted
Although memorization is not required, it is suggested.
Sightreading will be included in the audition
A list of local accompanists is available upon request from the Music Department. All who
audition must make their own arrangements with their accompanist of choice.
**Questions may be referred to: Dr. Christopher Frye, Chairman Department of Music,
e-mail: cfrye@uwlax.edu