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Live auditions are preferable; however DVD recordings are also acceptable for applicants who are unable to appear in person.

Please consult the Office of Admission for full details.

Note: There is no pre-screening for this major.

Repertoire Requirements

1. One work written before 1900 that demonstrates the student’s technical and musical proficiency.
2. One work written between 1900–1990 from the standard repertoire, such as Ligeti Etudes or Berio Sequenzas, or one by a composer such as Schoenberg, Varèse, Carter, Boulez, or Stravinsky.
3. One work written in the last 15 years. This work may be written by the performer, by a student colleague, or by an established composer. This work may include electronics and may incorporate improvisation.
4. All auditions will include an oral interview. This interview will occur at the time of the live audition or by telephone for recorded auditions.

Special Needs for Auditions

• For those whose audition repertoire requires piano accompaniment, it is highly recommended that you provide your own pianist for your audition. If this presents logistical problems, pianists will be available from TACTUS who are appropriately experienced with contemporary music collaborations. Please consult with Marjorie Merryman about this professional service.
• If the audition includes works involving electronics, please inform the Office of Admission of setup and sound check requirements.