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
- Note: The candidate is required to supply their own harp, unless prior arrangements have been made with the studio instructor.
Scales
- One major scale of applicant’s choice, four octaves ascending and descending
Studies*
- One etude by Naderman, Bochsa, Bach/Grandjany, or an equivalent etude
Solo Repertoire*
- Two contrasting solos
Sight Reading
Required secondary instrument audition for harpists
Harpists are asked to choose whether they will pursue a Harp – Vocal track or a Harp – Instrumental track and to audition on their secondary instrument.
- If you choose Harp – Vocal track, the vocal audition will include a short, prepared song of your choice, sight-reading, and vocalization. You may sing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” or some other familiar song, instead of an art song, should you wish to do so.
- If you choose Harp – Instrumental track, the audition on your secondary instrument will include scales, sight-reading, and a short, 2 – 5 minute prepared piece of your choice. You may perform your part from one of your band pieces in lieu of a solo piece, should you wish to do so.
Thus, the audition for the secondary instrument is not meant to be seen in the same light as the audition for the primary instrument. Rather, students must demonstrate through audition the ability to successfully participate in a curricular ensemble as determined by an ensemble Director and/or a studio instructor.
*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.