Audition Requirements
Dates to audition for the School of Music have been announced:
- November 8- Chicago Area
- 10:00-12:00 AM: Merit School of Music, 38 South Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60607
- 1:00-5:00PM: College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- November 15- SIUC, Altgeld Hall, SIUC
- December 6- St. Louis area
- 10:00-12:00AM: Shattinger’s Music 1810 South Broadway Saint Louis, MO 63104
- 1:00-5:00 PM: Collinsville High School, 2201 South Morrison, Collinsville, IL 62234
- February 16- SIUC, Altgeld Hall, SIUC
Instruments
Vocal
Flute suggested audition repertoire
Mozart concerto for Flute, in G -- movement 1
Mozart concerto for Flute, in D -- movement 1
J.S. Bach, Sonata No. 2 in Eb -- any movement
Hindemith Sonata -- movement 1 or movement 3 to the end of the work
Poulenc Sonata -- movements 1 & 2, or 2 & 3
Any solo from Flute Music by French Composers
Dance of the Blessed Spirits -- Gluck
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Oboe suggested audition repertoire
Major and melodic minor scales and arpeggios up to 4 sharps and 4 flats from Barret Oboe
Method (pp. 19-21) or IMEA scale sheet
Two contrasting etudes from Barret Oboe Method or Ferling 48 Studies
One or two movements from one of the following concertos or sonatas:
Marcello - Concerto in c
Albinoni - Concerto in d
Cimarosa - Concerto in C
Mozart - Concerto in C
Corelli - Concerto in F
Handel - Concerto in B flat or g
Handel - Sonatas in c, g or F
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Clarinet suggested audition repertoire
Major and minor scales from IMEA scale sheet, or Klose Method, page 123.
Two contrasting etudes from Rose 32 Etudes or Voxman Selected Studies.
One accompanied solo work with piano, such as the following:
Henri Rabaud - Solo de Concours
Ernesto Cavallini - Adagio and Tarantella
Michael Bergson - Scene and Air
Paul Jeanjean – Arabesque
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Bassoon suggested audition repertoire
Applicants should be prepared to play major and minor scales and arpeggios
Applicants should choose 2 selections- one fast and one slow- from repertoire such as the following:
A movement from a concerto by Vivaldi, Weber, or Mozart
A movement from a sonata by Galliard, Hindemith, or Telemann
An etude from Milde Concert Studies or Weissenborn Etudes
If you are interested in playing bassoon at SIUC as a non-music major, please contact Dr. Mackey by email for more information.
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Saxophone suggested audition repertoire
All Major and Harmonic Minor Scales (Full Range)
Two lyrical pieces:
- From Ferling, “48 Studies” for Oboe or Saxophone
- Creston, "Sonata" Mvt. II, or comparable work
Two technical pieces:
- From Ferling “48 studies” for Oboe or Saxophone
- Ibert "Concertino da Camera" Mvt. I, or comparable work
Trumpet suggested audition repertoire
- All major and minor scales from either the IMEA scale sheet or from Arban's Method for Trumpet-#1 form each key, pp. 59-75. (Complete Conservatory Method For Trumpet - J.B. Arban, pubished by Carl Fischer
- A technical etude such as an Arban Characteristic Study, pp. 285-299.
- A lyrical etude such as one of the selections on pp. 191-192 in Arban.
- A solo that you would normally play for Solo/Ensemble contest. It should reflect your current ability level. Eg. - Haydn Concerto, Hummel Concerto, Concert Etude-Goedicke, Andante and Allegro - Ropartz, Aria con Variazioni - Handel/Fitzgerald, Petite Piece Concertante - Balay, Allegro - Vivaldi/Fitzgerald
- Sight reading
Horn Audition Requirements
All audition material selected should be representative of the highest level possible for the individual player.
Bachelor of Music – Performance and Music Education majors:
- Two etudes in contrasting styles by Kopprasch, 60 Selected Studies Book 1 or 2; Concone/Shoemaker, Legato Etudes; or Maxime-Alphonse, Book II-IV
- R. Strauss, Concerto No. 1, first movement OR Mozart, Concerto No. 3, K. 446, first movement
- All Major Scales – covering the largest part of the individual player’s range
Bachelor of Arts
- Two etudes in contrasting styles by Kopprasch, 60 Selected Studies Book 1; Pottag, 335 Melodius Progressive, and Technical Studies, Maxime-Alphonse, Book II-III
- Saint-Saëns, Romance, Op. 36
- All Major Scales – 2 octaves
Trombone suggested audition repertoire
Any etude from Melodious Etudes Book 1 by J. Rochut (Bordogni)
Recommended solos:
Andante and Allegro -- Barat
Andante and Allegro -- Ropartz
Morceau Symphonique -- Guillmant
Sonata -- by either Galliard or Marcello
Concerto -- Rimsky-Korsakov
Concertino – David
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Baritone/Tuba suggested audition repertoire
Select etudes from:
1. 70 studies for BBb tuba, Book 1, by Vladislav Blazhevich, published by Robert King Music.
2. 40 Advanced studies for Bb Bass by Tyrell
Recommended solo literature includes :
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Suite for Tuba and Piano by Don Haddad, published by Shawnee Press
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Suite for Tuba and Piano by Vaclav Nelhybel, published by G. Shirmer
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Sonata #3 in A Minor, by Vivaldi, transcribed by Winston Morris, published by Shawnee Press.
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Sonata #1 in F major by Marcello, arranged by Don Little, published by Southern Music Co.
Violin/Viola suggested audition repertoire>
One movement of an Unaccompanied Bach Sonata or Partita
One movement of a concerto, preferably with accompaniment
One short piece from the 19th Century Romantic period.
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Cello suggested audition repertoire
Two contrasting movements from a Bach Suite
One movement from a concerto or major solo work by Haydn, Boccherini, Elgar, Saint-Saens, or Popper
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Double Bass suggested audition repertoire
One-octave major scales: all
Two-octave major scales: F, G, Ab and A
Two-octave melodic minor scales: E and F#
Simandl: "Etude No. 17: Tempo di Polacca" from 30 Studies
A slower, lyrical movement from a Baroque or Classical sonata, or a comparable work such as:
Purcell: Aria
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
A faster, rhythmic movement from a Baroque or Classical sonata, or a comparable work such as:
Russell: any allegro movement from Buffo Set
Saint-Saens: "L'Elephant" from Le Carnaval des Animaux
Guitar suggested audition repertoire
Two and Three-octave major and minor scales (Andres Segovia edition).
Any selections from the Twenty Studies for Guitar by Fernando Sor (Segovia edition).
Selected solo repertiore from the Renaissance (Milan,Dowland,etc.)
Baroque(Sanz, Bach, etc.)periods.
Sight-reading proficiency.
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Applied Piano Placement Auditions- Requirements and Guidelines
UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC MAJORS & GRADUATES/UNDERGRADUATES SEEKING ELECTIVE CREDIT:
1. TECHNIQUE: Be prepared to play any of the 12 Major scales, hands together, a minimum 2 octaves ascending and descending, at a metronome speed in the range of 60-100, 4 notes per beat. Minor scales in natural, harmonic and melodic forms, as well as triad and 4-note arpeggios may also be examined at the audition, but are not necessarily required for acceptance into an applied piano studio.
2. REPERTOIRE: Perform 2 pieces of contrasting periods/styles from the standard classical piano literature, at least one of which should be performed from memory. Representative examples include (but are not limited to) the following:
a) Baroque: J. S. Bach 2 or 3-Part Inventions or Prelude & Fugue from the Well-Tempered Clavier; Scarlatti Sonata, etc.
b) Classical: Sonata movement by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Clementi, etc.
c) Romantic: Chopin Waltzes or Nocturnes, Mendelssohn Songs without Words, Brahms Intermezzi, or works by Schumann, Liszt, etc.
d) 20th Century: Debussy Preludes, Bartók Bagatelles, shorter works by Kabalevsky, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, etc.
3. SIGHT-READING: Sight-read a brief excerpt selected by the piano faculty.
STEVEN BARWICK PIANO SCHOLARSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATE PIANO PERFORMANCE MAJORS:
Please click here to see the Barwick Piano Scholarship page.
M.M. GRADUATE PERFORMANCE AND PEDAGOGY MAJORS: Present a well-balanced solo program of a minimum of 30 minutes’ length including at least 3 different style periods from the standard Classical literature. Technical requirements will include solid proficiency in all Major and minor scales and arpeggios, hands together, 4 octaves at a minimum metronome speed of 80, 4 notes per beat. A brief sight-reading demonstration will also be required.
M.M. GRADUATE COLLABORATIVE PIANO MAJORS:
Please click here for M.M. Collaborative Piano audition requirements.
Percussion Audition Guidelines
Each candidate is scheduled a 30-minute audition. You should prepare approximately 20 minutes of music demonstrating musical competency and instrumental versatility. 10 minutes of your audition is allotted for an interview to answer your questions, discuss your past musical experiences and future career goals, and review your audition.
The prepared material should demonstrate understanding of fundamental sound production, rhythmic control, and the necessary technical proficiency in at least two of the following areas:
Snare Drum
1. Solo/Etude – Rudimental and/or Orchestral style
2. Sight Reading (provided at the audition)
Keyboard
1. Major scales and natural minor scales
2. Solo/Etude - 2 or 4 mallets
3. Sight Reading (provided at the audition)
Drum Set
1. Demonstration of styles – swing, jazz waltz, funk, rock, Afro-Cuban (mambo, mozambique), Brazilian (samba, bossa-nova), etc.
2. Prepared solo or transcription (optional)
3. CD play-along (optional)
Timpani
1. Solo/Etude and/or orchestral excerpts
2. Demonstrate tuning ability and pitch matching
Demonstration of abilities in other areas such as hand drums, multiple percussion, orchestral accessories, or steel drums is acceptable and highly encouraged. Supplemental audio and/or video recordings of these additional areas may be submitted at/or prior to your audition. Original compositions may be performed or submitted in hard copy, audio, and/or video formats. For any questions concerning audition materials or procedure please contact:
Ron Coulter, Percussion
Southern Illinois University
School of Music, MC 4302
Carbondale, IL 62901-4302
618-453-2823
Vocal
BFA Musical Theater Audition Repertoire
- 2 contrasting musical theater selections and 1 monologue appropriate to age, physical type, and vocal abilities, the total of which not to exceed 5 minutes. An accompanist will be provided.
- Please bring 8 x 10 picture and one page resume (on back of pic) of performance experience and training to audition.
Voice suggested audition material
Any art song from the following collections:
26 Italian Songs and Arias – John Glenn Paton, Editor, Alfred Publishing Company
Schubert 200 Songs in three volumes – International Music Company
Anthology of Spanish Song – Hal Leonard Publishing Company
Basics of Singing – Jan Schmidt, Schirmer Books
Adventures in Singing – Clifton Ware, McGraw Hill Publishing
Major and minor scales, one octave