Audition Dates

For the 2009-2010 academic year, the School of Music’s Audition Day is Saturday, February 21, 2009 and Saturday, March 14, 2009. Other dates may be arranged by contacting the School Office at 828-227-7242. You must audition by Saturday, March 15, 2009 in order to receive full consideration for admission and scholarships for fall semester 2009.

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.