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Stetson University School of
Music Stetson University School
of Music
AUDITION GUIDELINES
Guitar
Candidates for guitar study should be able to play all major and minor scales
(Segovia Edition); studies corresponding in difficulty to those of Sor,
Carcassi and Brouwer; and perform two contrasting solo works from memory.
Candidates will be asked to sightread provided exercises and should
demonstrate knowledge of the rudiments of music.
Organ
Candidates for organ study should be able to play organ works such as: The
Eight "Little" Preludes and Fugues of Bach, chorale preludes from Bach's
Orgelbüchlein, the Chorale Preludes of Brahms, Op.
122, or works of comparable difficulty. Alternatively,
proficient pianists with a desire to study organ should demonstrate
proficiency by satisfactorily performing Two-Part Inventions of Bach, Sonatas
by Beethoven or Mozart or works of comparable difficulty. Strong
potential should be demonstrated in aural training.
Percussion
Candidates for percussion study should bring their own sticks, mallets and
music, and prepare their audition from the following:
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Mallets - Major scales and arpeggios performed in one or two octaves
and one etude, chosen by the candidate, from the “39 Etudes” included in Modern
School for Xylophone, Marimba and Vibraphone by Morris Goldenberg (pages
62-93). The chosen etude must be at least 24 measures in
length. Candidates may substitute a standard, two-mallet
solo for the Goldenberg etude listed above. The substituted
solo should be rated grade 4 or higher in difficulty level.
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Snare Drum – Two etudes from Intermediate Snare Drum Studies
by Mitchell Peters. Both etudes are to be selected from
(and including) pages 13 to 44. One etude must be in 2/4,
3/4/, 4/4 or 5/4 time, while the other etude must be in either 3/8, 6/8, 9/8
or 12/8 time.
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Timpani – Any two exercises from Section Three (pages 63-68) of Modern
Method for Tympani by Saul Goodman.
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Optional supplemental audition repertoire—Candidates are invited (but
not required) to add any of the following to their audition:
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Four mallet solo or etude of any difficulty level
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A published rudimental drum solo
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Demonstrate assorted drum set styles
Piano
Candidates for piano study must demonstrate
evidence reasonably justifying that they will satisfactorily complete a
four-year degree program. They
should have acquired systematic methods of practice and be able to play all
major and minor scales and arpeggios, including dominant and diminished
sevenths in moderately rapid tempo. Works
corresponding in difficulty to the Sonatas of Clementi, Haydn, Mozart, and
Beethoven should have been studied. Repertoire
for the audition should include:
1.
A work from the Baroque style period
(for example, from J.S. Bach a Two-or Three-Part Invention, a dance/movement
from a Suite or Partita, or a Prelude and Fugue)
2.
A movement from a Classical sonata (for
example, Clementi, Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven)
3.
A work from either the 19th
or 20th century
Audition material must be performed from
memory. Candidates
may be asked to sightread and/or demonstrate scales and arpeggios.
String Instruments
Candidates should be able to play all major and minor scales three octaves.
Violin:
Etude comparable in difficulty to Kreutzer, Mazas, or Dont. A
movement from J.S. Bach Solo Sonata or Partita. Concerto
from the standard repertoire, such as Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saens,
Vieuxtemps, Dvorak, Bruch, Wieniawski, Paganini, Kabalevsky, Lalo, or Barber.
Viola:
Studies comparable in difficulty to Fiorillo, Kreutzer, Bruni; concerti such
as Bach, Haydn, Stamitz or J.C. Bach and/or solo works of similar difficulty.
Cello:
Studies comparable in difficulty to Popper, Schroeder and Duport. Candidates
should have a movement of a Bach Suite and a movement from a standard concerto
such as Boccherini, Saint Saens, Haydn C and Lalo.
Bass:
Etude comparable in difficulty to
Simandl 30 Etudes or Bille 18 Etudes and two contrasting movements from a
standard sonata or concerto (can substitute two contrasting short works from
the standard repertoire).
Voice
Candidates for voice study must prepare two contrasting songs in English,
Italian, French, German, or Spanish with good diction, correct phrasing, and
musical intelligence. Students will
be asked to sight sing two or three brief lines of music as well as
demonstrate other musicianship capabilities through basic rhythmic, ear
training, and keyboard skill examples. An accompanist will
be provided upon request. No taped accompaniments will be
allowed.
Woodwinds and Brass
Candidates for study in the area of woodwinds and brass must demonstrate
potential for completing the requirements of the degree program requested.
All applicants should be able to play the chromatic and all major
scales according to the current FBA requirements; scales performed with an
extended range suitable to the specific instrument is encouraged. Repertoire
for the audition may include studies or etudes equal to or above the level of
FBA All-State requirements, sonata or concerto literature at grade level 5 or
above, and orchestral excerpts. Please choose the
repertoire appropriately to represent contrasting periods and musical style.
All candidates for admission will be asked to sightread at the audition.
Composition
Candidates for study in composition must interview with the Director of
Composition Studies, before being admitted into the Bachelor of Music Theory
and Composition degree program. If the candidate is unable to arrange an
in-person meeting, the interview may be done over the telephone. Prior
to the interview, candidates should submit a portfolio containing at least two
scores of their compositions with recordings if available. Composition
candidates must also successfully complete a School of Music performance
audition and present evidence reasonably
justifying the expectation that they will satisfactorily complete the
four-year degree.
Digital Arts/Jazz
Admission into the Bachelor of Arts in Digital
Arts-Sound degree or the Bachelor of Music in Music Technology is based on a
portfolio review and interview with the Digital Arts program director.
The portfolio must contain 1-3 original
compositions, with written scores if available, as well as a short resume
describing previous experience with computers or music technology.
Applicants may also include any digital
media projects or research papers on topics relevant to the major.
In
addition, applicants must complete a School of Music performance audition.
Guitar, bass and keyboard applicants
should be prepared to play major and minor scales two octaves and a technical
etude. They should
be able to play through a jazz standard and improvise. Applicants
in all other instruments will follow the guidelines above.
After viewing the audition requirements, please
be sure to schedule an audition.
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