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Flute

• Two contrasting etudes from "Selected Studies for Flute" by H. Voxman (or a comparable piece from the solo flute repertoire that displays both technical and lyrical playing)
• Major and minor scales, two octaves
• Sight-reading

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Oboe

• Two contrasting etudes from "Selected Studies for Oboe" by H. Voxman
• Major and minor scales, one octave and two octaves where permitted
• Sight-reading

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Clarinet

• Two contrasting etudes/works (one mainly lyrical and slow, the other primarily technical and fast). Works can come from etude books (e.g. "Artistic Studies, Book 1" edited by David Hite or "Select Studies for Clarinet" by H. Voxman) or from the standard clarinet repertoire.
• Major and minor scales, two octaves minimum
• Sight-reading

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Saxophone

• Two contrasting etudes/works (one mainly lyrical and slow, the other primarily technical and fast). Works can come from etude books (e.g. "Melodious and Progressive Studies" edited by David Hite, Ferling 48 Studies, or "Select Studies for Saxophone" by H. Voxman) or from the standard saxophone repertoire.
• Major and minor scales
• Sight-reading

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Bassoon

• Two contrasting etudes from "Practical Method for the Bassoon" by J. Weissenborn or comparable etudes/works
• Major and minor scales
• Sight-reading

French Horn

• One selected etude from "Preparatory Melodies to Solo Work for French Horn" edited by Max P. Pottag
• One selected etude from "Second Book of Practical Studies for French Horn" by Robert W. Getchell
• A solo or etude of a similar level may be played in place of the Pottag or Getchell (not required)
• Major and minor scales, one octave and two octaves where permitted
• Sight-reading

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Trumpet

• One selected etude from "11 Studies for Trumpet" by Roger Voisin
• One selected etude from "Second Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet" by Robert W. Getchell edited by Nilo W. Hovey
• A solo or etude of a similar level may be played in place of the Voisin or Getchell (not required)
• Major and minor scales, one octave and two octaves where permitted
• Sight-reading

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Tenor Trombone

• One selected etude from "40 Progressive Studies for Trombone" by H. W Tyrell
• One selected etude from "Melodious Etudes for Trombone, Book 1" by Johannes Rochut
• Major and minor scales, one octave and two octaves where permitted
• Sight-reading

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Brass Trombone

• One selected etude from "20 Etudes for Bass Trombone with 'F' Attachment" by Lew Gillis
• One selected etude from "Melodious Etudes for Trombone, Book 1" by Johannes Rochut
• Major and minor scales, one octave and two octaves where permitted
• Sight-reading

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Euphonium

• One selected etude from "40 Progressive Studies for Trombone" by H. W Tyrell
• One selected etude from "Melodious Etudes for Trombone, Book 1" by Johannes Rochut
• Major and minor scales, one octave and two octaves where permitted
• Sight-reading

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Tuba

• One selected etude from "Second Book of Practical Studies for Tuba" by Robert W. Getchell, edited by Nilo W. Hovey
• One selected etude from "24 Artistic Studies for Tuba" selected and edited by Frank Woodruff
• Major and minor scales, one octave and two octaves where permitted
• Sight-reading

Snare

• Two selected studies from "Portraits in Rhythm" by Anthony J. Cirone

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Timpani

• One selected etude from "Musical Studies for the Intermediate Timpanist" by Garwood Whaley

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Marimba

• Major and minor scales, two octaves
• One selected etude from "Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone" by Morris Goldenberg

Classical Guitar

• The faculty expects to hear the audition on a classical guitar. Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in classical guitar technique including posture and right- and left-hand positions.
• Scales: C, G, D, A, E major, A, D, E melodic minor. Two octaves — Segovia or Sagreras forms
• Sight-reading: single-note lines, simple counterpoint, or chord study
• Prepare one solo piece, choosing from:
  • "Sor etude no. 2 or no. 5" from "20 Etudes" (preferably Segovia edition)
  • Matteo Carcassi "Suite in C" from "Method for Guitar"
  • Any prelude by J.S. Bach.

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Jazz Guitar

• Prepare a jazz standard. Anything from Jamey Aebersold's play along "Maiden Voyage" (vol. 54) would work nicely.
• Prepare a blues tune (pick from "Blue Monk," "Cool Blues," or "Billie’s Bounce")
• Both selections should be played three times through the form — first time, chords; second time, head; third time, solo. Provide a pre-recorded track or bring a chart for a faculty member to accompany you.

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Jazz Bass (electric or upright)

• Prepare a jazz etude of your choice from the book, "Jazz Conception Bass" by Jim Snidero.
• Prepare a blues tune. Pick from "Blue Monk," Cool Blues," or "Billie's Bounce." This tune should be played three times through the form — first time, accompaniment (walk); second time, head; third time, solo. Provide a pre-recorded track or bring a chart for a faculty member to accompany you.

• Prepare one solo song in English, German, French, or Italian.
• Songs should be performed from memory. 
• An accompanist will be provided if needed. 
• Please do not use a choral piece for this audition.
• Your choir director can help you select an appropriate solo song.

Violin

• One selection from Sixty Studies for the VIolin, Op. 45 Book 1 by Wohlfahrt, Schirmer edition
• One selection from Etudes Speciales for the Violin, Op. 36 by Mazas, Schirmer edition
• A contrasting movement from an unaccompanied Bach work may be played in place of the Wohlfahrt or Mazas
• Major and minor scales, 2 octave, quarter note=100
• Sight-reading

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Viola

• One selection from Sixty Studies for the Viola, Op. 45 Book 1 by Wohlfahrt, Schirmer edition
• One selection from Etudes Speciales for the Viola, Op. 36 by Mazas, Schirmer edition
• A contrasting movement from an unaccompanied Bach Suite may be played in place of the Wohlfahrt or Mazas
• Major and minor scales, 2 octave, quarter note=100
• Sight-reading

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Cello

• One selection from 170 Foundation Studies for Cello, Book 1 by Schroeder, Carl Fischer edition
• One selection from Melodic Etudes, Op. 31 by Lee, International Edition
• A contrasting movement from an unaccompanied Bach Suite may be played in place of the Schroeder or Lee
• Major and minor scales, 2 octave, quarter note=100
• Sight-reading

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Bass

• One selection from 30 Etudes by Simandl, Carl Fischer edition
• One selection from New Method for Double Bass Vol. 1 by Simandl, Carl Fischer edition
• A contrasting, unaccompanied work of similar level may be played in place of Simandl
• Major and minor scales, 2 octave, quarter note=100
• Sight-reading