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 and Arpeggios
Prepare the scales listed below. All scales are to be played with a steady tempo, consistent rhythm, and in the required octaves
- One major scale with arpeggio (2 or 3 octaves)
- if possible, please play both separate bows (one note, one bow) and tie-2 or tie-4 (slurs in 2 or 4).
- One minor scale with arpeggio (2 or 3 octaves)
- Separate bows (one note, one bow).
Studies*
Prepare an etude of your choosing that best demonstrates your ability. Representative etudes from:
- Simandl: New Method 1 or 2, as published by Carl Fischer.
- Alternative studies/options:
- any Simandl works, e.g. 30 Etudes,
- etudes/studies by F. Rabbath, Vade Mecum or other George Vance works,
- Any International Music etude book, such as Storch-Hrabe.
Solo Repertoire*
Select one piece listed below. Please be certain to prepare contrasting sections (slow/lyrical and fast/technical)
- Alessandro Scarlatti, Three Sonatas, any two movements
- Benedetto Marcello, any two sonata movements
- Antonio Vivaldi, any two sonata movements
- Edouard Nanny (attributed), “Dragonetti” Concerto in G Major, first movement
- Henry Eccles, Sonata in g minor, any two movements or just the fourth
- S. Koussevitzky, Valse Miniature or Chanson Triste
- J.S. Bach, Sonata for Viola da Gamba No. 2
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.