AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

VOICE
1. One song with English text. Must be memorized.
2. One song in a foreign language, may be selected from any of the following composers.
Candidates may be admitted to the Hugh a Must be memorized.
Glauser School of Music after successful Italian: Scarlatti, Caldara, Donaudy, Giordani, Bononcini,
completion of an entrance audition. Music Monteverdi, Carlissimi, Gluck, Handel, Marcello, Pergolesi,
scholarships and the CAA are based on the Lotti
audition performance and do not require a German: Brahms, Schubert, Schumann
separate application. French: Debussy, Faure
Audition pieces vary according to the If the candidate does not have a foreign language song, he may perform a second song
candidate’s specific major performance
in English.
medium. The summaries are offered as
3. Candidates are requested to provide their own accompanist. If this is not possible, a
guidelines to prepare for an audition. If
cassette tape or cd of the accompaniment is acceptable.
you would like to substitute any literature,
please contact the individual applied 4. Demonstration of sight reading proficiency and pitch-matching.
teacher for appropriate audition materials. Suitable voice audition repertory is listed on the Ohio Music Educator’s Association “Solo
and Small Ensemble” repertory list, available from your high school choral director.

PIANO: PERFORMANCE MAJOR

Theory Placement Evaluation 1. A Prelude and Fugue or Three-part Invention (Sinfonia) by Bach.
2. A Sonata movement by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven (excluding Beethoven, Op. 49).
All students are required to take a music
3. A composition characteristic of the Romantic or Contemporary Period.
theory placement evaluation which is
4. A composition of the candidate’s choice (optional).
designed to determine the candidate’s
All of the above must be memorized.
innate response to pitch and rhythm.
5. Demonstration of sight reading proficiency and familiarity with technical skills (scales,
This 30-minute diagnostic test is used to
etc.)
place students into a music theory section
with students of similar musical ability PIANO: MUSIC EDUCATION MAJOR
and background. It is given the same day 1. A Two-Part or Three-Part Invention, or a Prelude and Fugue by Bach.
as the performance audition. 2. A Sonata movement by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven.
3. A Romantic or Contemporary Composition.
Piano Placement Evaluation
4. At least one of the above must be memorized.
Most Bachelor of Music degree programs 5. Demonstration of sight reading proficiency and familiarity with technical skills (scales,
include piano study. However, if you etc.).
plan to pursue the Music Education
PIANO: BACHELOR OF ARTS OR MUSIC MINOR
degree with an instrumental emphasis
1. Two pieces in contrasting styles from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or
you will not need a Piano Placement
Contemporary style periods.
Evaluation. In addition, students who
2. At least one of the above must be memorized.
are auditioning on piano do not need
3. Demonstration of sight reading proficiency and familiarity with technical skills (scales,
this evaluation.
etc.).
Students who need piano placement will
WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS
be scheduled for a brief piano evaluation.
1. Major scales—memorized.
If you have little or no experience in
2. Solo. Memorization not required. Suggested repertoire is contained in the OMEA
playing piano you will be advised to
contest list. Compositions of equivalent difficulty may be substituted.
enroll in MUS 17111. If you have
Accompaniment is not required.
significant experience in playing piano,
3. Demonstration of sight reading proficiency.
prepare a piece that demonstrates your
ability. Bring the score. Also, be BRASS INSTRUMENTS
prepared to demonstrate your ability to 1. Major scales—memorized.
play scales and chords. You will be 2. Solo. Memorization not required. Suggested repertoire is contained in the OMEA
placed in a piano class as a result of this contest list . Compositions of equivalent difficulty may be substituted.
diagnostic exam. Accompaniment is not required.
3. Demonstration of sight reading proficiency.
 PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
AUDITION 1. A solo on all of the following:
GUIDELINES a. Snare drum.
b. Percussion keyboard (mallets).
• After sending your audition c. Timpani (Proficiency in tuning).
application to the School of
Music, you will receive a 2. Demonstration of sight reading proficiency on at least two of the above instruments.
confirmation letter notifying
you of the date and time of STRING INSTRUMENTS
your audition. 1. Technical Skills
Violin: All major and minor scales and arpeggios, three octaves minimum memorized.
• You will attend an Viola: All major and minor scales, three octaves minimum, memorized.
informational meeting, take Cello: All major and minor scales, three octaves minimum, memorized.
a theory placement test, and Double Bass: All major scales, one octave minimum, memorized.
take a piano placement test 2. Repertoire Requirements (accompaniment not required):
(if applicable) in addition to PERFORMANCE
your audition. Violin: one movement of a standard concerto, one movement of a Bach unaccompanied
Sonata or Partita (or any unaccompanied piece that is comparable), and an Etude or
• You should plan to be at the Caprice.
School of Music for most of Memorization is required.
the day. Viola: one movement of a standard concerto, one movement of a Bach cello suite, and one
Etude or Caprice.
• Your parents or other family Memorization is required.
members are welcome to Cello: Suggested repertoire - one movement of a standard concerto, and one movement of a
come with you. We have Bach solo suite.
students available to answer Memorization is required.
their questions and Double Bass: Marcello Sonata in E Minor (two contrasting movements) or work of
refreshments are available. comparable difficulty. Memorization is not required.
Parents are welcome to MUSIC EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF ARTS, MUSIC MINOR
attend the informational Violin, Viola and Cello: Two octave scales and two contrasting movements or pieces.
meeting, but are NOT Memorization optional.
permitted to attend your Double Bass: Marcello Sonata in E Minor (two contrasting movements) or work of
theory placement testing or comparable difficulty. Memorization is not required.
audition. 3. Demonstration of sight reading proficiency.

COMPOSITION CONCENTRATION
• Vocal students may bring an
The Composition concentration can be elected at the end of the sophomore year upon
accompanist, CD or a
successful completion of MUS 21122 with the approval of the composition faculty. At that
cassette tape of the
time, composition candidates will be asked to submit recent examples of their work in
accompaniment. An
composition. Composition candidates are required to take a skills test. These students will
accompaniment is not
fulfill general requirements in music during their first two years of study. These students must
required for instrumental
audition in a major performance medium and are required to study piano. Candidates should
auditions.
consult suggested audition repertoire for the Bachelor of Arts degree program in their major
performance medium. Students who plan to pursue the Composition concentration as music
• Please feel free to ask any
majors in the Bachelor of Music degree program begin their study in the Bachelor of Arts degree
questions you might have.
program.
Our faculty, staff, and
student workers will be
happy to talk with you.