Audition Repertoire Requirements

Piano | Strings | Woodwinds | Brass | Voice | Percussion


 

Piano

Perform three classical pieces from memory in at least two of the following areas:

1. Selection from the Baroque Era, such as a prelude and fugue by J. S. Bach or a sonata by Scarlatti.
2. First or last movement of a Classic Period sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert.
3. Composition from either the 19th or 20th Century.

Sight-reading and major/minor scales and arpeggios will also be included.  Popular music selections or arrangements do not fulfill the requirements.

Contact: Dr. Hilary Demske, Hilary.Demske@uvu.edu, 801-863-7360.

 

Strings

Includes Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Harp.

Perform two movements from contrasting genres.  Major scales and a sight-reading excerpt may also be included.

Contact: Dr. Donna Fairbanks, Donna.Fairbanks@uvu.edu, 801- 863-6538.


Woodwinds

Perform two contrasting movements from a sonata or concerto showing technique, tone and general musicianship. Contrasting etudes may be substituted.
Sight-reading and legato/staccato two-octave chromatic and major scales may also be included.

Contact: Dr. Matthew Nelson, Matthew.Nelson@uvu.edu, 801-863-5307.

 

Brass

Perform two movements from contrasting genres. Major scales and a sight-reading excerpt may also be included.

Contact: Dr. James Colonna, James.Colonna@uvu.edu, 801-863-6188.

 

Voice

Perform three memorized selections from the standard classical vocal literature. The selections must include at least two languages and contrasting styles.

Contact: Dyanne Riley, Dyanne.Riley@uvu.edu, 801-863-7432.

 

Percussion

Perform a solo on each of the following: snare drum, mallets, and timpani. Two octave mallet scales, snare drum rudiments, and sight-reading may also be requested.

Percussion students must bring their own sticks, mallets, and copies of music to the audition.  At least two selections should be memorized.

Contact: Dr. Hilary Demske, Hilary.Demske@uvu.edu, 801-863-7360.

 

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