2015-16 UNC School of Music Undergraduate Application for Audition
and Admission
COMPLETE AND RETURN TO
School of Music, Box 28, Attn: Valerie Kalos
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO, 80639 or Fax: 970-351-2994
Valerie.Kalos@unco.edu
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Applying for: Fall 2015
Spring 2016
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(*You will be contacted via email with a scheduled audition time.)
Classification:
Freshman
Transfer
Bachelor of Music Education (For licensure as a music educator)
Bachelor of Music (Performance emphasis)
Bachelor of Music (Jazz emphasis)*
Bachelor of Music (Business emphasis. Pick track) Classical track
Bachelor of Music (Composition emphasis-see page 6 for requirements)
Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts emphasis)
Jazz track*
*For Jazz Studies emphasis and Business emphasis, Jazz Track, please see the jazz requirements starting on page 5.
If accepted, please be advised the final decision of a student’s degree and emphasis lies with the faculty and the Director of the
School of Music.
Primary Instrument:
If voice, please indicate voice type:
If voice, please indicate: circle one:
Would you like to audition on
another instrument for a
second major**?
Classical or Jazz***
2nd Major** Instrument or Voice Type?
(**This optional additional audition is for students who wish to major on two instruments.)
(***BM Jazz studies with vocal jazz concentration pending final approval.)
Audition Dates:
Mark first, second,
and third choice
February 7, 2015 (Saturday)
February 16, 2015 (Monday)
February 21, 2015 (Saturday, GALA performance)
I will call 970-351-2679 to inquire about the possibility of an alternative date or about sending a
recording in lieu of a live audition.
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Available all of the three audition days. Family and teachers are invited.
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Admissions Note: A completed application and audition are required for admission to the School of Music and for
scholarship consideration.
Have you already submitted your University Application and Admission form?
Have you already received your letter of acceptance to the University?
If you are applying for financial aid or scholarships, have you submitted a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid form AND Universal Scholarship Application available at:
http://www.unco.edu/OFA/Applications/Applications.asp (DEADLINE: March 1, 2015)
Are you interested in playing in Marching Band?
Musical
Study Have you studied privately in your performing area?
Yes
No
If so, please list names of teachers with whom you have studied privately and dates of study.
Name
City or School
Dates of Study
Hours per Week
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City or School
Dates of Study
Hours per Week
Name
City or School
Dates of Study
Hours per Week
If piano is neither your primary nor secondary area, indicate whether or
not you have studied piano privately
If so, for how long?
Yes
No
Please attach a resume indicating the literature you have studied in your primary performing
area. Include any etudes or technique studies you have covered and include composers. Place an
asterisk (*) by those works you have memorized. Voice majors should indicate names of
productions in which you have participated (include roles, chorus, and dance activities).
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Undergraduate and Transfer Audition Requirements
c. Strauss, Franz: Concerto Op. 8
d. Saint-Saëns, Camille: Morceau de concert
2. All major scales with arpeggios in two octaves
3. Performance majors, in addition to the above:
a. Two Kopprasch etudes, one in Eb and one in C
transposition.
b. Two contrasting orchestral excerpts
4. Sight Reading
Tenor Trombone
Dr. Nat Wickham, 970-351-2813, Nat.Wickham@unco.edu
1. Bordogni-Rochut: Melodious Etudes, Vol. I, No. 5
2.Voxman: Selected Studies, p.11
3. Fink: Introducing the Tenor Clef, No. 56
4. A solo of the applicant’s choice
Each prospective freshman and transfer applicant must perform an
admission audition in his/her major area of performance before a
School of Music faculty representative or committee. This audition
will consist of prepared etudes and/or solo literature as well as tests in
sight reading proficiency, a demonstration of ability to match pitches
vocally, and other basics such as scales and arpeggios. Each
prospective transfer music major at the time of his/her admission
audition will be given a verbal description of the performance growth
required for successful completion of the performance requirements of
his/her particular degree plan and an estimated number of semesters
involved if additional applied study is indicated. A student may
challenge any course in which he/she feels completely proficient and,
by examination, be excused from the requirement. A prospective
student must receive an official letter of acceptance from the School of
Music before he/she may register as a music major.
Bass Trombone
Dr. Nat Wickham, 970-351-2813, Nat.Wickham@unco.edu
1. Ostrander: Method for Bass Trombone, p. 11, No. 7 and p. 13, No. 3
2. A solo or etude chosen by the applicant
Audition materials should demonstrate the applicant’s musical and
technical ability and be representative of his/her present stage of
development and potential for growth. The following suggested
repertoire is not necessarily required, but should be considered a guide
in planning the audition. It is intended to indicate the general standards
expected of an entering freshman. Undergraduate transfer applicants
should follow the guidelines for freshmen but present repertoire of
greater difficulty. Pieces should demonstrate the highest musical,
technical, and stylistic levels which the student has attained. Vocal
repertoire should reflect additional language study.
Euphonium
Dr. Nat Wickham 970-351-2813, Nat.Wickham@unco.edu
1. Bordogni-Rochut: Melodious Etudes, Vol. 1, No. 9
2. Voxman: Selected Studies for Baritone (bass clef), p. 7
3. Clarke-Gordon: Technical Studies (bass clef), Ex. and Etude No. 1
4. A solo of the applicant’s choice
Tuba
Dr. Jason Byrnes, 970-351-2078, Jason.Byrnes@unco.edu
1. Tyrell: Advanced Studies for Bb Bass, one etude of applicant’s
choice
2. Bordogni (ed. Roberts): 43 Bel Canto Studies for Tuba, one etude of
applicant’s choice
3. A solo chosen by the applicant
Please contact the appropriate faculty listed under each instrument for
specific questions on audition requirements and/or repertoire:
Audition Times
Applicants will be notified via email of their audition time within two
weeks of submitting their application. Auditions are held in Frasier
Hall of the University of Northern Colorado.
Percussion
*For Jazz Studies emphasis and Business emphasis, Jazz
Track, please see the jazz requirements starting on page 5.*
Gray Barrier 970-351-2226, Gray.Barrier@unco.edu
Percussionists should prepare as many of the following indicated areas
as their training permits, and be prepared to sight read examples in
these areas:
Winds and Percussion Area
Area Head: Professor Gray Barrier, 970-351-2226
Snare Drum
1. Cirone: Portraits in Rhythm, any etude
2. A rudimental solo of the applicant’s choice
Brass
Brass applicants, in addition to playing major and minor scales and
sight reading, should be prepared to perform the following:
Mallets
1. Major and minor scales
2. Whaley: Recital Pieces for Mallets, any selection
3. If the applicant has had four-mallet training, a four-mallet selection
of their choice
Trumpet
Dr. John Adler, 970-351-2343, John.Adler@unco.edu
1. All major scales - Two (2) octaves when possible
2. One (1) etude of the applicant's choice that demonstrates the
student's complete musical and technical abilities. Etudes from
Concone Lyrical Studies or Snedecor Lyrical Etudes are preferred
3. At least one (1) movement from one of the following pieces
(multiple pieces may be selected if desired):
a. • Haydn Concerto
b. • Hummel Concerto
c. • Hindemith Sonata
d. • Kennan Sonata
e. • Stevens Sonata
4. A short sight-reading exercise
Timpani
1. Demonstration of tuning
2. Goodman: Modern Method Timpani, any etude
3. A solo of the applicant’s choice
Drum Set
1. Demonstration of different styles, such as the following: swing, rock
or funk, bossa nova, samba, etc.
2. Demonstration of reading a big band chart.
3. (Jazz Studies see Jazz Percussion requirements on page 5.)
Horn
Professor Marian Hesse, 970-351-2037, Marian.Hesse@unco.edu
1. Two or three contrasting works totaling approximately 10 minutes
of music. Applicants should choose examples that demonstrate both
technical and lyrical strengths. Possible repertoire choices:
a. Mozart, Wolfgang A.: any concerto movement 1 or 2
b. Strauss, Richard: Concerto #1 or Concerto #2
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Woodwinds
In addition to sight reading examples and major and minor scales,
undergraduate applicants should be prepared to follow these
guidelines:
2.
Bassoon
Tristan Rennie, 970-351-2328, Tristan.Rennie@unco.edu
Two or three contrasting works totaling approximately 10-15 minutes
of music. Suggested repertoire is listed below. Applicants should
choose examples that demonstrate both technical and lyrical strengths.
1. Vivaldi—any of the Concertos for Bassoon, Movements 1 and 2
2. Galliard—any of the six Sonatas for Bassoon, Movements 1 and 2
3. Telemann—Sonata in F Minor for Bassoon, Movements 1 and 2
4. Milde—Any of the Concert Studies, Volume 1
5. Mozart—Concerto for Bassoon, Movements 1 or 3
6. Weber—Concerto for Bassoon, Movements 1 or 2
7. Chromatic scale (articulated or slurred), full range
8. Sight reading
3.
a. Baroque
b. Classical
c. Romantic
d. 20th Century/Contemporary
Memory Requirements:
a. BM—all three works must be prepared entirely from memory
b. BME and BA—at least one of the three works must be
prepared from memory
Requests for exceptions must be made in writing to Professor
Weng
Strings Area
Area Head: Dr. Russell Guyver, 970-351-2278,
Russell.Guyver@unco.edu
Violin
Dr. Jubal.Fulks, 970-351-2283, Jubal.Fulks@unco.edu
1. A movement of a concerto with cadenza if applicable
2. A movement of a Bach Solo Sonata or Partita
3. One solo piece of applicant's choice
4. Scales and arpeggios may be requested
Clarinet
Lauren Jacobson, 970-351-2292, lauren.jacobson@unco.edu
1. Two contrasting solos or etudes demonstrating technical skill and
lyricism
2. Full range chromatic scale
3. All major scales
Viola
Dr. Christopher Luther, 970-351-2938, Christopher.Luther@unco.edu
1. A movement of a concerto with cadenza if applicable
2. A movement of a Bach Solo Suite, Sonata, or Partita
3. One solo piece of applicant's choice
4. Scales and arpeggios may be requested
Flute
Dr. James Hall, 970-351-2529, James.Hall@unco.edu
Audition repertoire for flute should include:
1. Two pieces or movements of works from contrasting style periods.
If movements of works are chosen, they must come from separate
compositions. Candidate's choices should demonstrate both lyrical and
"technical" playing abilities.
2. All major and minor scales and arpeggios in 2 octaves, full range
chromatic scale.
Cello
Dr. Gal Faganel, 970-351-2967, Gal.Faganel@unco.edu
1. A movement of a concerto with cadenza if applicable
2. A movement of a Bach Solo Suite
3. One solo piece of applicant's choice
4. Scales and arpeggios may be requested
Oboe
Dr. Euridice Alvarez, 970-351-2673, Euridice Alvarez@unco.edu
Undergraduate entrance auditions should consist of two contrasting
solo pieces or etudes representing the applicant’s strengths, technical
ability and lyricism.
1) Major and Minor scales and chromatic scale
2) Any one movement from suggested list below:
a. Any Handel or Telemann Sonata
b. Haydn Oboe Concerto
c. Vivaldi Concerto (Any)
d. Marcello Oboe Concerto
e. Mozart Oboe Concerto
f. Saint-Saëns or Poulenc Sonata
3) A Barret or Ferling etude
4) Sight Reading
Classical Guitar
Jason Olson, 970-351-2352, Jason.Olson@unco.edu
1. One standard study piece or etude by Sor, Aguado, Giuliani,
Carcassi, Coste, Villa-Lobos, or Brouwer.
2. Two pieces of applicant’s choice, preferably of contrasting historical
periods
3. One two-octave major scale and the relative melodic minor of
applicant’s choice.
4. Transfer students should contact Jason Olson directly for audition
requirements.
Harp
Dr. Russell Guyver, 970-351-2278, Russell.Guyver@unco.edu1.
Freshman: Two pieces from different style periods. Suggestions:
a. Handel/Beon, Pasacaille
b. Glinka, Nocturne
c. Salzedo Suite of Eight Dances, Gavotte or Menuet
d. Bach/Grandjany, Largo in F Major or any movement from
the Bach Etudes for Harp by Grandjany
2. Transfer student: One of the following:
a. Naderman, Sonatinas (one or two movements)
b. Debussy, Arabesque
c. Dussek, Sonata in c minor
d. Handel Concerto in Bb, movement I
3. Sight reading.
Saxophone
Dr. Andrew Dahlke, 970-351-2000, Andrew.Dahlke@unco.edu
1. Major scales
2. Five minutes of classical music. This could be an etude, or a
movement from a piece, which demonstrates musical and technical
ability
3. Something in a jazz style: jazz etude or transcription
4. Optional jazz improvisation (can be with recorded background)
Keyboard Area
Area Head: Lei Weng, 970-351-2614, Lei.Weng@unco.edu
Piano, BM, BME, BA
1. Prepare three contrasting works selected from three different
style-periods listed below
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3. All major scales 4. One (1) etude or solo of the applicant's choice in classical style that
demonstrates the applicant’s complete musical and technical abilities. 5. Sight reading Double Bass
Erik Applegate, 970-351-2363, Erik.Applegate@unco.edu
1. An etude by Simandl, Kreutzer, or Hrabe
2. A solo piece (can be a movement from any standard Concerto or
Sonata)
3. One orchestral excerpt
Jazz Trombone
Dr. Nat Wickham, 970-351-2813, Nat.Wickham@unco.edu
1. Perform something in a jazz style, i.e. jazz étude or transcription
2. Play the melody (head) and improvise one or two choruses with a
live or recorded background on:
a) a blues (medium or up-tempo)
b) a standard tune
c) a tune in a contrasting style of your choice (ballad, Latin,
funk/groove, etc.)
3. A classical solo or étude of your choice that demonstrates your
musical and technical abilities
4. Demonstrate sight-reading ability
Electric Bass
Contact Mr. Applegate for interview/audition requirements.
Erik Applegate, 970-351-2363, Erik.Applegate@unco.edu
Upon successful completion of an audition and interview, applicants
who perform only on electric bass guitar will be admitted into the
Bachelor of Arts degree program and required to enroll in double bass
lessons. At the conclusion of the fourth semester of lessons, the
student will re-audition for string faculty or jazz faculty for evaluation
and acceptance into the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music
Education degree program.
Jazz Piano
Dana Landry, 970-351-2253, Dana.Landry@unco.edu
1. Prepare 3 contrasting pieces from the standard jazz repertoire. Play
the melody and improvise over the form.
2. Play a medium or up-tempo blues and improvise over the form.
3. Demonstrate the ability to comp over changes from your chosen
pieces.
4. Perform major scales and arpeggios in four octaves.
5. A classical selection that demonstrates musical and technical ability.
6. Demonstrate sight reading ability.
Voice Area
Area Head: Dr. Diane Bolden-Taylor, 970-351-1314,
Diane.Boldentaylor@unco.edu
An accompanist will be provided
1. Memorized: at least two songs of contrasting style from the classical
repertoire. One of these songs may be in a foreign language though
not required. The voice department is primarily interested in
musicianship, quality, and evenness of tone production.
2. The student will be asked to sight sing a short example.
3. The student will be asked to demonstrate his/her keyboard skills by
sight reading a simple melody line at the piano.
4. Students auditioning in voice should plan to be available until noon
on the audition day in case they need to be heard a second time.
Immediately following their scheduled audition, students will be
notified whether or not they will need to sing again between 11:00 and
12:00.
Jazz Guitar
Steve Kovalcheck, 970-351-4410, steven.kovalcheck@unco.edu
1. Perform something in a jazz style, i.e. solo arrangement of a jazz
tune or transcription.
2. Play the melody (head) and improvise one or two choruses with a
live or recorded background on:
a) A blues (medium or up-tempo)
b) A standard tune
c) A tune in a contrasting style of your choice (i.e. ballad,
Latin, funk/groove, etc.)
3. Demonstrate ability to “comp”, or accompany soloists in the
following styles:
a) Swing (medium or up-tempo)
b) Latin
c) Ballad
d) Funk/groove
4. Perform selected major and minor scales in 3 octaves.
5. Sight reading will be provided at the audition.
Jazz Emphasis/Business Emphasis, Jazz Track
Area Head: Dana Landry, 970-351-2253, Dana.Landry@unco.edu
Jazz Saxophone
Dr. Andrew Dahlke, 970-351-2000, Andrew.Dahlke@unco.edu
1. Perform something in a jazz style, i.e. jazz etude or transcription.
2. Play the melody (head) and improvise one or two choruses with a
live or recorded background on:
a) A blues (medium or up-tempo)
b) A standard tune (walking bass and tempo of your choice).
c) A tune in a contrasting style of your choice (i.e. ballad,
Latin, funk/groove, etc.)
3. Jazz sight reading will be provided at the audition.
4. Major Scales
5. A short classical selection (movement or etude), which demonstrates
musical and technical ability.
Jazz Percussion
Jim White, 970-351-2314, James.White@unco.edu
All percussion students auditioning for the Jazz studies program must
perform the following at the scheduled audition:
General percussion requirements
1. A rudimental snare drum solo
2. A concert snare drum solo
3. A mallet piece (either two mallet or four)
4. A timpani piece (optional)
5. Demonstrate sight reading ability
Jazz Trumpet
Dr. John Adler, 970-351-2343, John.Adler@unco.edu
1. Perform a non-­‐improvised jazz selection, i.e. a jazz etude or transcription that demonstrates knowledge of style and articulation 2. Play the head and improvise one or two choruses with a live or recorded background on: a) A blues (medium or up-­‐tempo) b) A standard tune (walking bass and tempo of your choice) c) A tune in a contrasting style of your choice (i.e. ballad, Latin, funk/groove, etc.) Jazz Drum Set requirements
1. Demonstrate knowledge of various styles including the following:
a) Slow jazz ballad with brushes
b) Medium swing
c) Up-tempo swing
d) Bossa Nova
e) Jazz samba
f) 16th note funk feel
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g) 8th note rock feel
h) Jazz waltz
2. Demonstrate improvisational ability by playing a 12 bar blues in the
following manner: play a chorus of time in a “swing” feel, followed by
three or four choruses of solo over the form, followed by another
chorus of time.
3. Demonstrate sight reading ability.
Jazz studies applicants are encouraged to send in a recording (CD or
cassette tape), which demonstrates his or her ability to play with a jazz
ensemble (either big band, small group, or both).
Incoming and returning students who are interested in majoring in
Composition should contact Dr. Elwood at Paul.Elwood@unco.edu to
arrange an interview for admission and submit a portfolio of at least
three scores and accompanying recordings of original compositions.
All students interested in the composition program are encouraged to
seek admission to the composition emphasis no later than the
beginning of their sophomore year. Incoming students may be
accepted to an alternative degree and emphasis while pending final
admission to the BM, Composition program.
Jazz Bass
Erik Applegate, 970-351-2363, Erik.Applegate@unco.edu
(The ability to play acoustic bass is not a prerequisite for acceptance
into the Jazz Emphasis program as a bass major, but the study of the
acoustic bass and sustained demonstration of progress/proficiency is
required to successfully complete this degree program. Jazz Emphasis
bass majors must supply their own instrument and related equipment.)
1. Perform something in a jazz style, i.e. transcription of a solo or a
jazz etude such as those in “Jazz Conception” by Jim Snidero or
“Jazz and Funk Etudes” by Bob Mintzer, or something similar.
2. Perform a “classical” etude or solo piece that demonstrates
proficiency with the bow.
3. Play the melody (head), play a stylistically appropriate bass line,
and improvise a solo with a recorded background (that you
provide) on:
a. A blues (medium or up-tempo swing)
b. A standard tune (medium or up-tempo swing)
c. A tune in a contrasting style of your choice (i.e. ballad,
Latin, funk/groove, etc.)
4. Major, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales, 2 octaves (3
different keys of your choice)
5. Sight reading will be provided at the audition.
6. Aural skills. Applicant's ability to match pitch vocally and to
distinguish basic chord structures (i.e. major, minor, diminished
and augmented triads, in all inversions)
School of Music Scholarships
The School of Music awards a number of merit-based scholarships.
Your audition for the School of Music may also serve as a scholarship
audition. There is no School of Music scholarship application. Please
inform the audition committee at the time of your audition that you are
interested in auditioning for a scholarship. Decisions about
scholarships are generally made mid April.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Need-based aid is offered to qualified applicants through UNC’s
Office of Financial Aid. We strongly encourage you to apply for
federal financial aid. To do so, you must complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 for full
consideration. The FAFSA form is available online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov
The UNC Universal Scholarship Form is available at:
http://www.unco.edu/ofa/forms/ and is due by March 1. The UNC
Universal Scholarship Form determines eligibility for several music
awards and many other UNC awards. You must be fully admitted to
UNC by March 1 to complete this application. As long as you are
admitted to the University, you can complete this application prior
to being fully admitted to the School of Music.
Contacts
Admissions Office: 970.351.2881, www.unco.edu/admissions
Jazz Voice
Kerry Marsh, 970-351-2526, Kerry.Marsh@unco.edu
1. Perform an originally improvised scat solo by a classic or
contemporary jazz vocalist. (Classic examples: Ella Fitzgerald,
Sarah Vaughan, Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks. Contemporary
examples: Dianne Reeves, Nancy King, Kurt Elling, Bobby
McFerrin). Bring the original recording on CD or digital device
to use as your accompaniment.
2. Sing the melody of two jazz tunes in contrasting styles/tempos
(swing, ballad, latin, blues) and prepare to improvise over the
form of at least one selection. Please bring either a lead sheet or
backing track (using a CD or digital device) in your preferred key
for each selection.
3. You will be played a series of 4-note and 5-note patterns on the
piano and asked to reproduce each pattern using the neutral
syllable of your choice (lah, dah or doo).
4. You will be led through a series of vocal exercises to demonstrate
your range, tone quality, control and flexibility.
Financial Aid: 970.351.2502, www.unco.edu/ofa
Housing: 970.351.2721, http://www.unco.edu/housing/
Bands & Orchestra: 970.351.2273,
http://www.unco.edu/arts/music/ensembles/bands/default.html
Jazz Studies: 970.351.2577,
http://www.unco.edu/arts/music/areas/jazz_studies/default.html
Registrar’s Office: 970.351.2231, www.unco.edu/regrec
School of Music: (general questions) 970.351.2993,
www.arts.unco.edu/music
School of Music: (Auditions, Admissions, Scholarships):
970.351.2679, valerie.kalos@unco.ed
Composition Emphasis
Dr. Paul Elwood, 970-351-2919, Paul.Elwood@unco.edu
Students seeking admission to the BM, Composition program must first
schedule an audition date and gain admission into a performance studio.
(Audition dates are listed on page 1 of this application.)
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