Audition Dates for 2010-2011

• Saturday 20 February 2010 (instrumentalists only)
• Saturday 13 March 2010
• Saturday 20 March 2010

Please make every effort to audition on one of these days.  In special circumstatces, other dates may be arranged by contacting the School of Music Office at (828) 227-7242.

You must audition by 20 March 2010 in order to receive full consideration for admission and scholarships.  Many of the studios will be filled after 20 March 2010, so later auditions may be considered only for entry in subsequent semesters.

Graduate Audition Requirements

Brass and Woodwinds
Two to three contrasting pieces from the standard solo repertory representative of at least two style periods. Sight reading will be required at the audition.

Keyboard
Please contact Dr. Andrew Adams for more information at 828-227-3953.

Voice
At least five selections of contrasting material including French, German, Italian and English languages as well as baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary styles should be presented. Musical theatre selections are acceptable. Taped accompaniments are not acceptable. An accompanist will be provided at the time of the audition.

Music Technology (MIDI/Synthesis)
Acceptance criteria include demonstrated proficiency on a musical instrument, a portfolio, and an interview with faculty. The audition may be on an acoustic instrument or synthesizer, EWI, Malletkat, or other electronic music controller. The portfolio, a CD or DVD of representative material, must demonstrate creative experience in a variety of music technology skills including computer music notation, MIDI sequencing, synthesis, sound design, and digital audio recording, editing and mixing. An interview with program faculty is also a part of the process in which career goals are clearly articulated.

Percussion
Students should play an advanced level work in each of the following areas: marimba, timpani and multiple percussion. Specific repertoire should be approved by the percussion professor before auditioning. Sight reading will be required at the audition.