Presidential Scholars in the Arts - Music
Audition Requirements Pianists: Three selections from different style periods,
including one lyrical piece; also be prepared to play major/minor scales
and arpeggios and to sight-read.
Vocalists: Three selections, all to be sung from memory.
Two selections must be from the classical/art music repertoire, of which
one must be in a foreign language. One selection may be from the pop/jazz/musical
theatre repertoire. All selections must be accompanied; a departmental
accompanist will be provided. You will be asked to sightread tonal and
rhythm exercises.
Accompaniment: The Department of Music will
supply a professional accompanist upon request. All music for departmental
accompanists must be received at least one week prior to the audition.
If you send photocopies, please make sure all the music has fit on the
page! Every attempt will be made to allow some rehearsal/ discussion time
with the department-supplied accompanist, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants may bring their own accompanist. Pre-recorded accompaniments
will not be allowed except for jazz auditions. While live auditions are
strongly recommended, a high-quality audio cassette or CD, following the
requirements listed above, will be accepted. Contact the Department of
Music for further details.
Instrumentalists: Three contrasting selections that demonstrate
musicality and technical proficiency. Be prepared to play major, minor and
chromatic scales throughout the range of the instrument and to sight-read.
Please bring three (3) photocopies of your music for the audition panel.