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 
Each 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.
- B Major, two octaves
- F Major, two octaves
- E-Flat Major, two octaves
- Chromatic Scale, two octaves
Studies*
Prepare one of the following studies:
- Klosé, Ferling, 18 Exercises/Studies
- Berbiguier (Marcel Mule Edition) or other comparable etudes.
Solo Repertoire*
Select one piece listed below. Please be certain to prepare contrasting sections (slow/lyrical and fast/technical)
- Soprano Saxophone:
- Caprice, Op. 80 - Jean-Baptiste Singlée
- Sonata - Ronald Caravan
- Fantasia - H. Villa Lobos
- Alto Saxophone:
- Sonata - Paul Creston
- Concerto - Glazunov
- Tableaux De Provence - Paule Maurice
- Tenor Saxophone
- Concerto in G Minor - David Bennett
- Fantaisie --Jean--Baptiste Singlée
- Ballet Impressions - Leroy Ostransky
- Baritone Saxophone:
- Septieme Solo De Concert - Jean--Baptiste Singlée
- Sonata - Garland Anderson
- Sonata - Ronald L. Caravan
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.