Strings & Harp

Undergraduate (BM)

• One movement of a standard concerto
• Two contrasting movements of solo Bach

Graduate (MM)

• Two movements of a standard concerto
• Two contrasting movements of solo Bach
• One movement of a work of the applicant’s choice

Professional Studies (PS), Doctoral (DMA) & Artist Diploma (AD)

• Two movements of a standard concerto
• One movement of a sonata
• One movement of a work of the applicant’s choice

Undergraduate (BM) & Graduate (MM) 

• Bach unaccompanied sonata (1st and 2nd movement)
• First movement of one of the following concerti (2 movements are required for graduate applicants):
  • Vieuxtemps V
  • Lalo Symphonie Espagnole
    
  • Paganini
  • Dvorak
  • Tchaikovsky
  • Sibelius
  • Bartok
  • Brahms
  • Beethoven
• A virtuoso concert piece from the Romantic period by composers such as Paganini, Sarasate, Vieuxtemps, Wieniawski, or Ysaÿe

Professional Studies (PS), Doctoral (DMA) & Artist Diploma (AD) 

• Applicants for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree or Professional Studies Certificate must prepare a full-length recital of works from contrasting style periods.

Undergraduate (BM)

• One movement of a standard concerto
• Two contrasting movements of solo Bach

Graduate (MM), Professional Studies (PS), Doctoral (DMA), & Artist Diploma (AD)

• Two movements of a standard concerto
• Two contrasting movements of solo Bach
• One movement of a work of the applicant’s choice

Undergraduate (BM) & Graduate (MM) 

• Brahms Sonata in F minor, Brahms Sonata in E-flat Major, or Schubert “Arpeggione” (1st and 2nd movement)
• Bach cello suite (two contrasting movements)
• First movements of one of the following (2 movements are required for graduate applicants):
  Bartok Viola Concerto
  Walton Viola Concerto
  Bloch Viola Suite
  Hindemith Der Schwanendreher
  Berlioz Harold in Italy

Professional Studies (PS), Doctoral (DMA) & Artist Diploma (AD) 

• Applicants for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree or Professional Studies Certificate must prepare a full-length recital of works from contrasting style periods.

Undergraduate (BM)

• One movement of a standard concerto
• Two contrasting movements of solo Bach

Graduate (MM), Professional Studies (PS), Doctoral (DMA) & Artist Diploma (AD)

• Two movements of a standard concerto
• Two contrasting movements of solo Bach

Undergraduate (BM)

• Major or minor scale in three octaves (any key)
• Two contrasting movements of a Baroque sonata OR first movement of a standard concerto (to end of development section)
• One orchestral excerpt of applicant’s choice

Graduate (MM)

• One movement of a Bach cello suite (no Preludes; any transposition; no repeats) or one movement of a Bach Gamba Sonata
• First movement of a standard concerto (to end of development section)
• Beethoven Symphony No. 5, third movement trio (pick-up to bar 141 – bar 218 (no repeats)
• Mozart Symphony No. 40, first movement pick-up to bar 115 – bar 138 OR fourth movement bar 49 – letter A
• Strauss “Ein Heldenleben” No. 9 to downbeat of No. 11

Professional Studies (PS), Doctoral (DMA) & Artist Diploma (AD)

• One complete movement of a standard concerto (including cadenza) or sonata
• One movement of a Bach cello suite (no Preludes; any transposition; no repeats)
• One late 20th or 21st century work (one page or representative excerpt of the work)
• Two significant orchestral excerpts from different periods (contrasting styles; for
  example, a Mozart or Beethoven Symphony and a Strauss or Schoenberg work)

There are no prescreening requirements for Harp applicants.

All music must be played from memory except for sonatas.

Undergraduate (BM)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• At least 10 minutes of the first movement of a standard concerto with applicable cadenza
• Two contrasting movements of a Bach partita or sonata without repeats
• OPTIONAL: A virtuoso concert piece from the Romantic period by composers such as Paganini, Sarasate, Vieuxtemps, Wieniawski, or Ysaÿe

Graduate (MM)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• At least 15 minutes or music from two contrasting movements of a concerto including all applicable cadenzas
• Two movements of an unaccompanied Bach partita or sonata without repeats
• A virtuoso concert piece from the Romantic period by composers such as Paganini, Sarasate, Vieuxtemps, Wieniawski, or Ysaÿe

Professional Studies (PS)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• At least 15 minutes of music from a complete concerto with all applicable cadenzas. Must include music from all movements.
• At least 20 minutes of music from three significant recital works from a wide range of style periods, including the 20th or 21st century.

Doctoral (DMA)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• A complete concerto (piano accompaniment preferred)
• Four significant additional recital works of applicant’s choice including a work from the 20th or 21st century. The recording must include at least 30 minutes total of representative sections that includes all movements of any multi-movement work presented. Sonatas must have piano accompaniment.

Undergraduate (BM) and Graduate (MM)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• Bach unaccompanied sonata (1st and 2nd movement)
• First movement of one of the following concerti (two movements are required for graduate applicants):
  • Vieuxtemps V
  • Lalo Symphonie Espagnole
  • Paganini
  • Dvorak
  • Tchaikovsky
  • Sibelius
  • Bartok
  • Brahms
  • Beethoven
• A virtuoso concert piece from the Romantic period by composers such as Paganini, Sarasate, Vieuxtemps, Wieniawski, or Ysaÿe

Professional Studies (PS) and Doctoral (DMA)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• Applicants for the Professional Studies Certificate or Doctor of Musical Arts degree must prepare a full-length recital of works from contrasting style periods.

Concerti and solo Bach must be played from memory; all other works may be played with or without music at the applicant’s discretion.

Undergraduate (BM)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• 5-7 minutes from the first movement of a standard concerto with applicable cadenza
• Two contrasting movements of an unaccompanied Bach partita, sonata or suite (no repeats)
• OPTIONAL: 3 minutes from a movement of a sonata, short piece, or solo work

Graduate (MM)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition
• 10 minutes from a standard concerto with applicable cadenzas
• At least 10 minutes from two additional works, including one from the 20th or 21st century. Repertoire should demonstrate a graduate level of performance.
• Two contrasting movements of an unaccompanied Bach partita, sonata, or suite (without repeats)

Professional Studies (PS) and Doctoral (DMA)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• At least 15 minutes from a complete concerto with all applicable cadenzas (accompaniment preferred)
• At least 20 minutes of representative sections from three significant recital works from a wide range of style periods, including one from the 20th or 21st century and an unaccompanied Bach partita, sonata, or suite (piano preferred where applicable)

Undergraduate (BM) and Graduate (MM)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• Brahms Sonata in F minor, Brahms Sonata in E-flat Major, or Schubert “Arpeggione” (1st and 2nd movement)
• Bach cello suite (two contrasting movements)
• First movements of one of the following (2 movements are required for graduate applicants):
  • Bartok Viola Concerto
  • Walton Viola Concerto
  • Bloch Viola Suite
  • Hindemith Der Schwanendreher
  • Berlioz Harold in Italy

Professional Studies (PS) and Doctoral (DMA)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• Applicants for the Professional Studies Certificate or Doctor of Musical Arts degree must prepare a full-length recital of works from contrasting style periods.

Concerti and solo Bach must be played from memory; all other works may be played with or without music at the applicant’s discretion.

Undergraduate (BM)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• 5-7 minutes from the first movement of a standard concerto with applicable cadenza, or from either Schelomo (Bloch) or Rococo Variations (Tchaikovsky)
• Two contrasting movements of an unaccompanied Bach suite without repeats
• OPTIONAL: A work of the applicant’s choice

Graduate (MM)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• 8-10 minutes of selections from two movements of a standard concerto with applicable cadenzas
• Three movements of an unaccompanied Bach suite without repeats
• Up to 5 minutes of a work from the 20th or 21st century.

Professional Studies (PS)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• At least 15 minutes from a representative concerto with all applicable cadenzas. (piano accompaniment preferred)
• Up to 20 minutes of selections from three significant additional works of applicant’s choice, including a work from the 20th or 21st century (piano preferred where applicable)

Doctoral (DMA)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• At least 20 minutes from a representative concerto with all applicable cadenzas (piano accompaniment preferred)
• Up to 30 minutes of selections from four significant additional works of applicant’s choice, including a work from the 20th or 21st century (piano preferred where applicable)

Concerti and solo Bach must be played from memory; all other works may be played with or without music at the applicant’s discretion.

Undergraduate (BM)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• Choose one from the options below:
  • Two contrasting movements of a Baroque sonata without repeats OR
  • Two contrasting movements of solo Bach without repeats OR
  • A 5-7 minute selection from the first movement of a standard concerto PLUS a 5-7 minute selection from an additional contrasting piece or movement from a multi-movement work
• One etude on the level of Bille, Simandl, Storch-Hrabe, or Sturm
• One orchestral excerpt of the applicant’s choice

Graduate (MM)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• At least 10 minutes from a concerto, with selections from every movement.
• Three significant orchestral excerpts

Professional Studies (PS) and Doctoral (DMA)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• Four complete, contrasting recital works, including one from the late 20th or 21st century. Please submit a minimum of 30 minutes of music in total, representing all movements.
• Three significant and contrasting orchestral excerpts

Applicants must perform all selections from memory, except orchestral works.

Undergraduate (BM)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• A major work which demonstrates level of proficiency
• A Bach transcription

Graduate (MM)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• Two complete works comparable in difficulty and scope to the Sonata of Hindemith or the Impromptu of Fauré
• First movement from a standard concerto
• Choose two of the following five excerpts: Cadenza from Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti; Cadenza from Tzigane by Ravel; Entire first harp excerpt of Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz; Second movement and fugue from Symphony in Three
  Movements by Stravinsky; Young Person’s Guide by Britten

Professional Studies (PS) and Doctoral (DMA)

• A brief video (1-2 minutes) for you to introduce yourself, stating your name, the program to which you are applying, and any other information you would like to share with the faculty that you feel is relevant to your audition.
• A 45-minute recital representing varying styles including a work from the 20th or 21st century.
• At least 20 minutes of representative selections from a concerto