Your audition will be limited to 15 minutes, including entrance, performance and exit. Use the following list as a guide for planning your scholarship audition repertoire. We invite you to contact the studio faculty for additional audition requirements. Scholarship Auditions satisfy the required entrance audition.
Bass Clarinet: UNDERGRADUATE: 1) Two contrasting selections from the standard repertoire (this can include transcriptions), for example, a movement from a classical concerto (e.g. Mozart bassoon concerto), a sonata movement from any period (e.g. Schubert sonata, "Arpeggione"), a 20th century piece (e.g. Bozza, "Ballade for Bass Clarinet). 2) All major and minor scales, quarter note - 76 BPM, from Wolfgang Gabriel, "Etudes for the Bass Clarinet," Op 85, Volumes 1 & 2 (available at www.bassclarinet.org). 3) Two contrasting orchestra excerpts from the following list: George Gershwin, "Rhapsody in Blue," No. 6 through downbeat of two before No. 9; Guiseppe Verdi, "Aida," Act IV, "Duet amernis e radames;" Paul Hindemith, "Symphonic Metamorphoses" Movement II, Letter J through the downbeat of Letter N; Ravel, "Daphnis et Chloe," Second series, No. 167, three measures total; Shostakovich Violin Concerto, Movement II, No. 23 through the downbeat of 13 after No. 24. (Note: all orchestral excerpts can be found in "Symphonic Repertoire for the Bass Clarinet" by Michael Drapkin). 4) Sight reading. GRADUATE: 1) All major and minor scales, three octaves where possible, quarter note = 92 BPM, from Wolfgang Gabriel's "Etudes for the Bass Clarinet," Op 85, Volumes 1 & 2 (available from www.bassclarinet.org). 2) Two contrasting selections from the standard 20th-21st century repertoire (e.g. Andrew Schultz, "As;" Mark Isaacs, "Cantilena;" Bozza, "Ballade for Bass Clarinet;" Osvaldo Golijov, "Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind;" David Lang, "Press Release"). 3) All of the following orchestral excerpts: Guiseppe Verdi, "Aida," Act IV, "Duet Amneris e Radames;" Maurice Ravel, "Daphnis et Chloe," Second series, complete excerpt (Drapkin, pgs 53-55); Shostakovich Violin Concerto, complete excerpt (Drapkin pgs 60-61); and Wagner, "Die Walkure," Act III (Note: most orchestral excerpts can be found in "Symphonic Repertoire for the Bass Clarinet" by Michael Drapkin). 4) Sight-reading.
Bassoon: Two or three contrasting selections from the standard repertoire. For example, a movement from a classical concerto, a sonata movement from any period, a French Conservatoire piece or an unaccompanied piece. Scales, three octaves, will be required.
Cello: 1) A movement from a concerto from a composer such as Saint-Saëns, Boccherini, Haydn, Dvořák, Elgar, Schumann, Shostakovich, etc. AND/OR a movement from a sonata from a composer such as Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, etc.; 2) a movement from a Bach Suite; and 3) one 4-octave scale in a major key and one 4-octave scale in a minor key.
Clarinet: UNDERGRADUATE: 1) Two contrasting selections from the standard repertoire. For example, a movement from a classical concerto, a sonata movement from any period, a French Conservatoire piece or an unaccompanied piece. 2) One Etude from C. Rose "32 Etudes." 3) All major and minor scales, quarter note = 92 BPM, from Baermann, Op 63, third division. 4) Sight-reading. 5) One excerpt from the following list - Beethoven Symphony #6 (second movement) or 8 (third movement); Mendelssohn Scherzo from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"; Brahms Symphony #3 (second movement); or Rimsky-Korsakov "Capriccio Espagnole" (first movement). GRADUATE: 1) All major and minor scales, quarter note = 108 BPM, from either Baermann, Op 63, third division, or Jettel Klarinettenschule, Book 2. 2) Nielsen Concerto - complete. 3) Two contrasting complete solos from the following list: Debussy "Premiere Rhapsodie," Copland Clarinet Concerto, Martino "A Set for Solo Clarinet", William O Smith "Five Pieces for Clarinet Alone," Weber Concerto No. 2 in Eb Major, 4) Two contrasting excerpts from the following list (complete first clarinet parts, unless specified): Shostakovich - Symphony No. 1; Tchaikovsky, "Francesca da Rimini;" Rachmaninov - Symphony No. 2, slow movement; Mendelssohn - Scherzo from "A Midsummer Night's Dream;" Stravinsky - Firebird Suite (1919 version); Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 in F major; Respighi - Pines of Rome, third movement, 5) Sight-reading. (Note: Bass Clarinet listed separately)
Double Bass: One movement from the following: Dragonetti Concerto in A major, Dittersdorf Concerto in E major, Bottesini Concerto #1 or #2, Koussevitzky Concerto, or two movements from any of the following: Any Vivaldi or Marcello Sonatas or the Eccles Sonata. Two orchestral excerpts from the following: Beethoven 5 or 9, Brahms Symphony #1 or #2, Strauss "Don Juan" or "Ein Heldenleben", Verdi "Othello", Britten "Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra", Bach Orchestral Suite #2 (Badinerie and Double).
Euphonium: Two contrasting solo movements; an example could be 1st and 2nd movements of Ellerby concerto or Horovitz concerto or any two contrasting solo pieces that demonstrate technique and lyrical playing. Know all major and minor scales.
Flute: UNDERGRADUATE: Two or three contrasting selections from the standard repertoire (for example, a movement from a classical concerto, a sonata movement from any period, a French Conservatoire piece or an unaccompanied piece). Sight-reading and scales may be required. GRADUATE: Three or four contrasting selections from the standard repertoire (for example, a movement from a classical concerto, a sonata movement from any period, a French Conservatoire piece or an unaccompanied piece), plus three or four orchestral excerpts. Sight-reading and scales may be required. Applicant must also bring a list of solo repertoire studied to his/her audition.
French Horn: One of several contrasting works or movements of larger works, not to exceed 15 minutes.
Guitar: One or two dance movements from any of Bach's lute or cello suites; one movement from a classical sonata by either Sor, Giuliani, Aguado, Mertz or Coste; one contrasting 20th century work for guitar.
Harp: Two or three contrasting works, one of which must be 20th century. You may be asked to play the harp cadenza from the Nutcracker or scales and arpeggios over three octaves.
Harpsichord: GRADUATE ONLY: 3 compositions (Bach, French Baroque, and any period; (1) Bach: Any composition from the WTC I or II, Three part inventions, suites, partitas, and toccatas; (2) Five to six movements from a French Baroqu e suite; (3) A piece of your own choice from any period. NOTE: Pieces must be memorized.
Jazz Studies: Performance Major: 1) Major scales memorized. 2) Be able to play and improvise 3 jazz standards in solo style (e.g ., Green Dolphin Street, My Romance, All the Things You Are, Night and Day, Blue Bossa, I Love You, Confirmation, Stella By Starlight), one must be a standard jazz tune in a swing feel, and two can be chosen from Blues, Latin, Funk, Ballad, etc. 3) Sight-read. A drum set and a CD and tape player with good speakers will be provided if needed. Jazz Piano: 1) Major scales 3 octaves, hands together. 2) Be able to play and improvise 3 jazz standards in solo piano style (e.g., Green Dolphin Street, My Romance, All the Things You Are, Night and Day, Blue Bossa, I Love You, Confirmation, St ella By Starlight). 3) Play a "Blues" in the Jazz style; 4) Sight-read a "lead" sheet. (Contact Marc Seales, 543-1231) Jazz Double Bass/Electric Bass: 1) Perform walking bass lines based on the following chord progressions: 12 bar blues in a ll keys, Rhythm changes in B-flat, How High the Moon (Ornithology) in G, Cherokee in B-flat. 2) Play the following melodies: Any standard based on 12 bar blues, Any melody based on rhythm changes in B-flat, How High the Moon or Ornithology in G, Cherokee in B-flat. 3) Be prepared to improvise a solo on above chord changes. 4) Prepare 2 octave scales in major, mixolydian, Dorian, diminished and auxiliary diminished. 5) Prepare the following arpeggios in at least one octave: Major, minor, diminished, augmented and dominant seventh. Jazz Saxophone: Visit http://faculty.washington.edu/brockman/UWSaxophoneFlyer03.html for audition requirements.
Music Education: UNDERGRADUATE: 1) Pass an instrumental or voice audition 2) Pass a Music Education Entrance Exam/Audition, which consists of demonstrating competency in four areas: a) performance on your principal instrument or voice; b) sight-singing; c) piano skills; and d) interview. POST-BAC OR MASTER'S PLUS CERTIFICATION: Pass a Music Education Entrance Exam/Audition, which consists of demonstrating competency in four areas: a) performance on your principal instrument or voice; b) sight-singing; c) piano skills; and d) interview. (NOTE: Master's plus certification students must also complete separate Music Education MA application)
Oboe: Two or three contrasting selections from the standard repertoire. For example, a movement from a classical concerto, a sonata movement from any period, a French Conservatoire piece or an unaccompanied piece. Scales, two octaves, may be required.
Organ: UNDERGRADUATE: Performance Major: 3 compositions (Bach Romantic and Contemporary: (1) Bach: Any Prelude an Fugue except the Eight Little Preludes and Fugues; (2) Romantic: A major work by Brahms, Mendelssohn, Reger, Franck, Vierne, or Widor for the French organ symphonies only first, last, and scherzo movements are allowed; (3) Contemporary: Any work from Dupré, Duruflé, or Alain through the present day. NOTE: Pieces must be memorized. Non-Pe rformance major: 3 compositions (Bach Romantic and Contemporary: (1) Bach: Orgelbüchlein or other chorale preludes; any prelude and fugue including the Eight Little Preludes and Fugues; (2) A slow movement of a Mendelssohn Sonata, a Brahms Chor ale prelude, smaller pieces of Reger and Vierne; (3) A contemporary work. NOTE: None of the pieces have to be memorized. GRADUATE: 3 compositions (1) Bach: Any prelude and fugue from the following: BWV 532,534, 538, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 5 47, 548, 550, 552, 564, 572, 582: A complete trio sonata or concerto; (2) Romantic/Modern: A work, preferably of a virtuosic nature by Mendelssohn, Rheinberger, Reger, Franck, Vierne, Widor, Dupré, or Duruflé; (3) Contemporary: A piece by one of the following: Alain, Messiaen, Guillou, Heiller, Hindemith, or a piece written within the past 30 years. NOTE: Pieces must be memorized.
Percussion: Choose from one of the following: (1) Mallet solo with or without acc ompaniment (xylophone, marimba, vibraphone), written specifically for the instrument (no transcriptions—e.g., violin sonata); the solo may be in a classical or jazz style, but a score must be provided if the solo is jazz; (2) multi-percussion solo with or without accompaniment; (3) timpani solo with or without accompaniment; (4) for Jazz Studies degree applicants: a drum set solo with instrumental accompaniment may be allowed as long as one of the above solo types are also performed (mallet, multi-percussion and/or timpani).
Piano: UNDERGRADUATE PERFORMANCE MAJOR: 3 compositions (Bach, Classical, Romantic/Contemporary): 1) Bach: Any Prelude and Fugue from W.T.C. I or II or movements from a Suite or Partita, or the Italian Concerto. 2) Any first movement from Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven sonatas (except the following: Beethoven Sonatas, Op. 49, Nos. 1 and 2. 3) Romantic or Contemporary work, preferably of virtuosic nature. NOTE: Pieces must be memorized. GRADUATE MM: 1) Prepare an entire sonata by any of the following composers: Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Clementi, or Schubert; 2) Large Bach work such as a Partita, English Suite or Toccata; 3) Romantic or Contemporary work, preferably of a virtuosic nature NOTE: Pieces must be memorized. Concerto literature is not acceptable. GRADUATE DMA: 1) Prepare an entire sonata by any of the following composers: Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Clementi, or Schubert; 2) a Bach work taken from among the following categories - a Toccata, a complete English suite, or a complete Partita 3) a Romantic or Contemporary work, preferably of a virtuosic nature. NOTE: Pieces must be memorized. Concerto literature is not acceptable.
Saxophone: Visit http://www.faculty.washington.edu/brockman/UWSaxophoneFlyer03.html for audition requirements.
Trumpet: A selection of contrasting works; for example, 1st movement Hummel Concerto, 2nd movement of the Haydn Concerto, 1st movement of the Hindemith or Halsey Stevens Sonata, Goedicke Concert Etude.
Trombone: A movement or movements from two contrasting pieces or equivalent: examples could be Ballade by Bozza (complete), Concertino by David (2nd and 3rd movements.), Saint-Saens Cavetina (complete). Know all major and min or scales.
Tuba: Two contrasting solo movements; for example, the 1st and 2nd movements of Vaughn Williams tuba concerto or Gregson Tuba concerto or any two contrasting solo pieces that demonstrate technique and lyrical playing. Know all major and minor scales.
Viola: Two contrasting selections from the standard repertoire.
Violin: Two contrasting selections from the standard repertoire.
Voice: A 15-minute program (memorized) consisting of art songs (Italian, German, French and English), operatic arias and/or other works from the classical repertoire, demonstrating ability in at least three languages. Include a repertoire list of works performed and/or studied. If accompanist is required, please let us know and send repertoire ahead of time.
