Audition Information
The goal of the music audition is to enable you to highlight your musical achievement and potential. You should select pieces from the repertoire list below that best demonstrate your current level of musicianship. We encourage you to consult with your music teacher and/or private lesson teacher when selecting and preparing your repertoire. If you have any questions about these requirements, need assistance selecting appropriate repertoire, or would like to schedule a free sample lesson, please contact:
Music Building 
macmulli@tcnj.eduEach audition will include scales, studies, solo repertoire, and sight-reading
Scales
Prepare the scales listed below. All scales are to be played with a steady tempo, consistent rhythm, and in the required octaves (or full-range extension above/below the given tonic). Requests for slurred/articulated are to be prepared.
- E-Major, two octaves
- A-Flat Major, two octaves
- B-Flat Major, three octaves
- B-Flat Chromatic, three octaves
Studies*
Prepare an etude of your choosing that best demonstrates your ability. Representative etudes from:
- C.J. Weissenborn, Fifty Advanced Studies
- L. Milde, 50 Concert Studies Volume I
Solo Repertoire*
Select one piece listed below. Please be certain to prepare contrasting sections (slow/lyrical and fast/technical)
- Bourdeau, Premier Solo (entire piece)
- Mozart Concerto in B-flat Major -All Movements
- Telemann, Sonata in f-minor -All Movements
- Pierne, Concert Piece for Bassoon-Entire Solo
Sight-reading
*The studies and solo repertoire listed on this page are available for purchase at major sheet-music retailers, including JWPepper, Sheet Music Plus, and Amazon.