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Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One fast and one slow movement from a Baroque or Classical sonata or concerto
One étude of the applicant’s choice
Audition Repertoire
One fast and one slow movement in contrasting styles, chosen by the applicant
One étude of the applicant’s choice
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One fast and one slow movement from a Baroque or Classical sonata or concerto
One étude of the applicant’s choice
Audition Repertoire
Two contrasting pieces of different styles, chosen by the applicant
One étude of the applicant’s choice
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
W.A. Mozart: Bassoon Concerto
One contemporary piece (solo or with piano accompaniment)
Orchestral Excerpts:
R. Korsakov: Scheherazade
M. Ravel: Bolero
B. Smetana: The Bartered Bride
Audition Repertoire
One of the following Baroque pieces:
G.P. Telemann: Gamba Sonata in E minor, TWV 41:e5
G.P. Telemann: Flute Fantasia from TWV 40:2–13
A. Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto
J.S. Bach: Solo Partita, BWV 1013
One of the following concertos:
J.N. Hummel: Grand Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra
W.A. Mozart: Bassoon Concerto KV 191
G. Rossini Concerto da Esperimento
One contemporary piece of the applicant’s choice
Orchestral excerpts:
W.A. Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro
D. Shostakovich: Symphony No.9
R. Korsakov: Scheherazade
Artist Diploma
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Choose one:
Telemann Solo Fantasy, TWV 40:2–13
Two or more movements from a Bach Cello Suite
Bach: Partita BWV 1013 (Allemande, Corrente, Sarabande)
Marcel Bitsch, Concertino
Orchestral Excerpts:
R. Korsakov: Scheherazade
M. Ravel: Bolero
B. Smetana: The Bartered Bride
Audition Repertoire
One of the following Baroque pieces:
G.P. Telemann: Gamba Sonata in E minor, TWV 41:e5
G.P. Telemann: Flute Fantasia from TWV 40:2–13
A. Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto
J.S. Bach: Solo Partita, BWV 1013
One of the following concertos:
J.N. Hummel: Grand Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra
W.A. Mozart: Bassoon Concerto, KV 191
G. Rossini: Concerto da Esperimento
One contemporary piece of the applicant’s choice
Orchestral excerpts:
W.A.Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro
D. Shostakovich: Symphony No.9
R. Korsakov: Scheherazade
Cello
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Repertoire
First movement of one of the following concertos: Dvořák, Elgar, Haydn in C or D, Schumann
One movement from a Bach Suite
Audition Repertoire
First movement of one of the following concertos: Dvořák, Elgar, Haydn in C or D, Schumann
One movement from a Bach Suite
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
First movement of one of the following concertos: Dvořák, Elgar, Haydn in C or D, Schumann
One movement from a Bach suite
Audition Repertoire
First movement of one of the following concertos: Dvořák, Elgar, Haydn in C or D, Schumann
One movement from a Bach Suite
A sonata movement by Beethoven or Brahms
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Choose one:
One étude by Popper
One caprice by Piatti
One movement from a Bach Suite
First movement from a standard cello concerto
Audition Repertoire
Choose one:
One étude by Popper and one caprice by Piatti
Two études/caprices by either Popper or Piatti
Two contrasting movements from a Bach Suite
One complete cello concerto by one of the following: Haydn, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Elgar, Shostakovich, Prokofiev
One piece composed after 1940
Artist Diploma
Pre-Screening Repertoire
First movement of one of the following concertos: Dvořák, Elgar, Haydn in C or D, Schumann
One movement of a Bach Suite
One sonata movement by Beethoven or Brahms
Audition Repertoire
First movement of one of the following concertos: Dvořák, Elgar, Haydn in C or D, Schumann
One movement of a Bach Suite
One sonata movement by Beethoven or Brahms
One work, or one movement from a work, composed in the 20th century
Clarinet
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One movement of a concerto
One work from the standard repertoire for clarinet
Audition Repertoire
One movement of a concerto
One work from the standard repertoire for clarinet
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One movement of a concerto
Choose one:
one étude from the standard repertoire for double clarinet
one work from the standard repertoire for clarinet
Audition Repertoire
One movement of a concerto
One work from the standard repertoire for clarinet
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622, first and second movements (with cadenza)
Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No.2, Op.120 No.2, first movement
Orchestral Excerpts:
Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Cavatina
Beethoven: Symphony No.6., Op. 68, first and second movements
Puccini: Tosca, Act III: Cavaradossi’s Aria “E Lucevan Le Stelle”
Audition Repertoire
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622, first and second movements (with cadenza)
Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No.2, Op.120 No.2, first movement
Orchestral excerpts:
Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Cavatina
Beethoven: Symphony No.6., Op. 68, first and second movements
Puccini: Tosca, Act III: Cavaradossi’s Aria “E Lucevan Le Stelle”
Artist Diploma
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622, first and second movements (with cadenza)
Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No.2, Op.120 No.2, first movement
Orchestral Excerpts:
Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Cavatina
Beethoven: Symphony No.6., Op. 68, first and second movements
Puccini: Tosca, Act III: Cavaradossi’s Aria “E Lucevan Le Stelle”
Audition Repertoire
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622, first and second movements (with cadenza)
Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No.2, Op.120 No.2, first movement
Orchestral excerpts:
Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Cavatina
Beethoven: Symphony No.6., Op. 68, first and second movements
Puccini: Tosca, Act III: Cavaradossi’s Aria “E Lucevan Le Stelle”
Composition
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Materials
Three recent scores of the applicant’s compositions, submitted in PDF format
Optional: audio or video recordings of electronic compositions (either as one of the 3-5 submitted works or in addition to the scores)
Optional: audio or video recordings of performances of the submitted works
Audition Materials
Presentation of the applicant’s portfolio to composition faculty
Entry test in music theory and ear training
For detailed information, please visit our “Resources” page.
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Materials
Three recent scores of the applicant’s compositions, submitted in PDF format
Optional: audio or video recordings of electronic compositions (either as one of the 3-5 submitted works or in addition to the scores)
Optional: audio or video recordings of performances of the submitted works
Audition Materials
Presentation of the applicant’s portfolio to composition faculty
Entry test in music theory and ear training
For detailed information, please visit our “Resources” page.
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Materials
Three recent scores of the applicant’s compositions, submitted in PDF format
Optional: audio or video recordings of electronic compositions (either as one of the 3-5 submitted works or in addition to the scores)
Optional: audio or video recordings of performances of the submitted works
Audition Materials
Presentation of the applicant’s portfolio to composition faculty
Entry test in music theory and ear training
For detailed information, please visit our “Resources” page.
Artist Diploma
Pre-Screening Materials
Three recent scores of the applicant’s compositions, submitted in PDF format
Optional: audio or video recordings of electronic compositions (either as one of the 3-5 submitted works or in addition to the scores)
Optional: audio or video recordings of performances of the submitted works
Audition Materials
Presentation of the applicant’s portfolio to composition faculty
Entry test in music theory and ear training
For detailed information, please visit our “Resources” page.
Double Bass
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Materials
Two contrasting pieces from the standard repertoire (including individual movements of sonatas, suites, or concertos)
Choose one:
one étude from the standard repertoire for double bass
one work from the standard repertoire for double bass
Audition Materials
Two contrasting pieces from the standard repertoire (including individual movements of sonatas, suites, or concertos)
Choose one:
one étude from the standard repertoire for double bass
one work from the standard repertoire for double bass
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Materials
Two contrasting pieces from the standard repertoire (including individual movements of sonatas, suites, or concertos)
Choose one: one étude or one work from the standard repertoire for double bass
Audition Materials
Two contrasting movements of a sonata or concerto ( one Classical and one Romantic movement)
Choose one: one étude or one work from the standard repertoire for double bass
Orchestral excerpts:
Beethoven, Symphony No. 5, Mvt. III (mm1–218)
Verdi, Othello, Act IV, solo for double bass
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Materials
Two contrasting movements from a Romantic sonata or concerto (original works for double bass or transcriptions)
Two contrasting movements from a Bach Cello Suite (free choice)
Audition Materials
Two contrasting movements from a Romantic sonata or concerto (original works or transcriptions)
Two contrasting movements of Bach Suite (free choice)
A virtuosic piece (free choice)
Orchestral excerpts
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5. Scherzo and Trio
Beethoven: Symphony No.9 4th movement, Recitativo
Mozart: The Magic Flute (Overture)
Mozart: Symphony No. 40. 1st and 4th movement
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Artist Diploma
Pre-Screening Materials
Two contrasting pieces from the standard repertoire (including individual movements of sonatas, suites, or concertos)
One movement from Bach’s Solo Cello Suites
One étude or one work from the 20th-century repertoire for double bass
Audition Materials
Two contrasting pieces from the standard repertoire (including individual movements of sonatas, suites, or concertos)
One movement from Bach’s Solo Cello Suites
One étude or one work from the 20th-century repertoire for double bass
At least two orchestral excerpts of contrasting style (music may be used for this portion)
Flute
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One sonata by G.F. Händel or J. J. Quantz
One solo work from the standard repertoire for flute
One solo piece from the standard repertoire after 1850
Audition Repertoire
One sonata by G.F. Händel or J. J. Quantz
One solo work from the standard repertoire for flute
One solo piece from the standard repertoire after 1850
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One sonata by G.F. Händel or J. J. Quantz
Choose one:
Faure: Fantasie
Gaubert: Fantasie
Poulenc: Sonate
Roussel: Jouers des Flutes
Audition Repertoire
One sonata by G.F. Händel or J. J. Quantz
Choose one:
Faure: Fantasie
Gaubert: Fantasie
Poulenc: Sonate
Roussel: Jouers des Flutes
One solo piece from the 20th or 21st centuries
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One sonata by J.S. Bach
Choose one:
S. Prokofjew: Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 94–3rd and 4th movements
P. Sancan: Sonatine
G. Enesco: Cantabile et presto
Audition Repertoire
One sonata of J.S. Bach
Choose one:
S. Prokofjew: Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 94
F. Schubert: Introduction and Variations on “Trockne Blumen”
G. Enesco: Cantabile et presto
One contemporary solo piece
One of the pieces listed above must be played by memory.
Artist Diploma
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One Sonata of J.S. Bach
Choose one:
S. Prokofjew: Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 94–3rd and 4th movements
P. Sancan: Sonatine
G. Enesco: Cantabile et presto
Audition Repertoire
A sonata of J.S. Bach
Choose one:
S. Prokofjew: Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 94
F. Schubert: Introduction and Variations on “Trockne Blumen”
G. Enesco: Cantabile et presto
One contemporary solo piece
One of the pieces listed above must be played by memory.
Horn
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Choose one:
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 3, 1st movement
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4, 1st movement (with cadenza)
Choose one:
One étude for solo horn
One piece for solo horn (one movement if the work has two or more movements)
Audition Repertoire
Choose one:
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 3, 1st movement
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4, 1st movement (with cadenza)
Choose one:
One étude for solo horn
One piece for solo horn (one movement if the work has two or more movements)
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One movement of a concerto or sonata
Choose one:
Two orchestral excerpts
One work from the standard repertoire for solo horn
Audition Repertoire
Choose one:
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 2, 1st movement
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4, 1st movement
Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1, 1st movement
Choose one:
One étude for solo horn
One piece for solo horn (one movement if the work has two or more movements)
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 (with cadenza)
Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1
Audition Repertoire
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 (with cadenza)
Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1
Choose one:
One concert étude for solo horn
One piece for solo horn
artist diploma
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 (with cadenza)
Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1
Audition Repertoire
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 (with cadenza)
Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1
Choose one:
One concert étude for solo horn
One piece for solo horn
Oboe
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Two movements from any Baroque sonata
Haydn, Oboe Concerto, 2nd movement
Audition Repertoire
One complete Baroque sonata
Haydn, Oboe Concerto, 2nd movement
One étude of the applicant’s choice
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
1st and 2nd movements from a Classical concerto of the applicant’s choice (such as Krommer, Haydn, Lebrun, Mozart)
Choose one:
One étude
One movement of any piece for solo oboe
Audition Repertoire
Three complete works from different eras (including one complete Classical concerto such as Krommer, Haydn, Lebrun, Mozart)
Short sight-reading exercise
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C major, K.314 – 1st and 2nd movements
Choose one:
Clara Schumann: Romance for Oboe and Piano
Robert Schuman: Romance for Oboe and Piano
Orchestral excerpts:
Rossini: La scala di seta
Brahms: Violin Concerto Op. 77 – 2nd movement
Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin
Audition Repertoire
Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C major, K.314 – 1st and 2nd movements
Two works of contrasting styles from different historical periods
Orchestral excerpts:
Smetana: The Bartered Bride
Tschaikowsky: Symphonie No. 4 – 2nd and 3rd movements
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, Op. 55 (Eroica)
artist diploma
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C major, K.314 – 1st and 2nd movements
Choose one:
Clara Schumann: Romance for Oboe and Piano
Robert Schuman: Romance for Oboe and Piano
Orchestral excerpts:
Rossini: La scala di seta
Brahms: Violin Concerto Op. 77 – 2nd movement
Ravel: Le tombeau de Couperin
Audition Repertoire
Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C major, K.314 – 1st and 2nd movements
Two works of contrasting styles from different historical periods
Orchestral excerpts:
Smetana: The Bartered Bride
Tschaikowsky: Symphonie No. 4 – 2nd and 3rd movements
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, Op. 55 (Eroica)
Percussion
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Timpani
E. Keune: Étude No. 142*
Snare Drum
A. Wagner: Étude No. 64*
Marimba or Vibraphon
One solo with four mallets
* or equivalent
Audition Repertoire
Timpani
E. Keune: Étude No. 142*
Snare Drum
A. Wagner: Étude No. 64*
Marimba or Vibraphon
One solo with four mallets
One rudimental étude for snare drum
* or equivalent
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Timpani
E. Keune: Étude No. 142*
Snare Drum
H. Knauer: Étude No. 7 (6/8)*
Marimba or Vibraphon
One solo with four mallets*
* or equivalent
Audition Repertoire
Timpani
E. Keune: Étude No. 142*
Snare Drum
H. Knauer: Étude No. 7 (6/8)*
Marimba or Vibraphon
One solo with four mallets
One rudimental étude for snare drum
One Goldenberg étude for Xylophone
* or equivalent
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Snare Drum
H. Knauer: Praktische Schule für kleine Trommel, Étude No. 30 (4/4)
Xylophone
P. Hindemith: Kammermusik No. 1
Marimba
One solo piece (four mallets) by E. Sammut (e.g. Rotations), Séjourné, Smadbeck, or equivalent
Timpani
J. Delécluse: Étude No. 29 (7/8)
Audition Repertoire
Snare Drum
H. Knauer: Étude No. 30 (4/4) from Praktische Schule für kleine Trommel
A. Wagner: Étude No. 71
Xylophone
P. Hindemith: Kammermusik No. 1
Sommerfeld: Op. 24 Musikk for En Slagverker
Marimba
One solo piece (four mallets) by E. Sammut (e.g. Rotations), Séjourné, Smadbeck, or equivalent
Timpani
J. Delécluse: Étude No. 29 (7/8)
H-J. Bayer: Étude No. 5 Pflichtstück
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Artist diploma
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Snare Drum
H. Knauer: Praktische Schule für kleine Trommel, Étude No. 30 (4/4)
Xylophone
P. Hindemith: Kammermusik No. 1
Marimba
One solo piece (four mallets) by E. Sammut (e.g. Rotations), Séjourné, Smadbeck, or equivalent
Timpani
J. Delécluse: Étude No. 29 (7/8)
Audition Repertoire
Snare Drum
H. Knauer: Étude No. 30 (4/4) from Praktische Schule für kleine Trommel
A. Wagner: Étude No. 71
Xylophone
P. Hindemith: Kammermusik No. 1
Sommerfeld: Op. 24 Musikk for En Slagverker
Marimba
One solo piece (four mallets) by E. Sammut (e.g. Rotations), Séjourné, Smadbeck, or equivalent
Timpani
J. Delécluse: Étude No. 29 (7/8)
H-J. Bayer: Étude No. 5 Pflichtstück
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Piano
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Repertoire*
One work by J.S. Bach
One movement from a classical sonata
Audition Repertoire
Two contrasting movements from a work by J.S. Bach
One movement from a classical sonata
Choose one:
One work from the Romantic era
One Étude from Chopin, Czerny, Moszkowski, or Clementi
*Recording note: the video must provide a clear view of the pianist, including the feet.
BACHELOR OF mUSIC
Pre-Screening Repertoire*
One movement from a concerto or other work from the Romantic era
Choose one:
One work by J.S. Bach
One movement from a classical sonata
Audition Repertoire
One movement or work from the Romantic era
Two contrasting movements from a work by J.S. Bach
One movement from a classical sonata
*Recording note: the video must provide a clear view of the pianist, including the feet.
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Choose one:
One work by J.S. Bach or a movement from a classical sonata (at least two movements from a suite or a prelude and fugue)
One movement from a classical sonata.
One work or movement from the Romantic era (can also be a concerto)
One work, or parts of a work, by a 20th-century composer (such as Debussy, Ravel, Prokofiev, Bartók)
Audition Repertoire
Choose one:
One complete work by J.S. Bach (for example, a complete French Suite, the Italian Concerto or at least two Preludes and Fugues)
One complete classical sonata
One complete work or selection of works from the Romantic era (for example, a Chopin Ballade, or at least two Études)
One work, or parts of a work, by a 20th-century composer (such as Debussy, Ravel, Prokofiev, Bartók)
Artist Diploma
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One movement from a concerto or other work from the Romantic era
Choose one:
One work by J.S. Bach
One movement from a classical sonata
One work, or parts of a work, by a 20th-century composer (such as Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Bartók) or by a later composer.
Audition Repertoire
One movement or work from the Romantic era
Two contrasting movements from a work by J.S. Bach
One movement from a classical sonata
One work, or parts of a work, by a 20th-century composer (such as Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Bartók) or by a later composer.
One virtuoso Étude by Chopin or Liszt
Trombone
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One movement of either a concerto or a sonata from the standard repertoire
Choose one:
One étude
One work from the standard repertoire for trombone
Audition Repertoire
One movement of either a concerto or a sonata from the standard repertoire
Choose one:
One étude
One work from the standard repertoire for trombone
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One movement of either a concerto or a sonata from the standard repertoire
Choose one:
One étude
One work from the standard repertoire for trombone
Audition Repertoire
One movement of either a concerto or a sonata from the standard repertoire
One technical étude by Kopprasch, Blazhevich, or equivalent
At least two orchestral excerpts of contrasting style
Master of Music
Pre-Screening RepertoireT
Two contrasting movements of either a concerto or a sonata from the standard repertoire
One technical étude by Kopprasch, Blazhevich, or equivalent
Audition Repertoire
Two contrasting movements of either a concerto or a sonata from the standard repertoire
One technical étude by Kopprasch, Blazhevich, or equivalent
At least two orchestral excerpts of contrasting style
One contemporary solo piece
artist diploma
Pre-Screening RepertoireT
Two contrasting movements of either a concerto or a sonata from the standard repertoire
One technical étude by Kopprasch, Blazhevich, or equivalent
Audition Repertoire
Two contrasting movements of either a concerto or a sonata from the standard repertoire
One technical étude by Kopprasch, Blazhevich, or equivalent
At least two orchestral excerpts of contrasting style
One contemporary solo piece
Trumpet
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One movement of either a concerto or a sonata from the standard repertoire
Two contrasting orchestral excerpts
Audition Repertoire
A movement of either a concerto or a sonata from the standard repertoire
Two contrasting orchestral excerpts
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Trumpet Concerto – 1st movement
Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore Overture – trumpet in B-flat, trumpet call
Theo Charlier: Étude No. 2
Engelbert Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel – Trumpet II in B-flat
Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka – Ballerina’s Dance
Audition Repertoire
Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Trumpet Concerto – 1st and 2nd movements
Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore Overture – trumpet in B-flat and E-flat, trumpet call
Theo Charlier: Étude No. 2 and No. 6
Engelbert Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel – Trumpet II in B-flat
Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka – Ballerina’s Dance
One solo work or movement of the applicant’s choice from the Romantic era
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Joseph Haydn, Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major – 1st and 2nd movements
Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore Overture – trumpet in B-flat, trumpet call
Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka – Ballerina’s Dance
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No.5 – opening trumpet solo
Richard Wagner: Parsifal, Prelude
Audition Repertoire
Joseph Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major – 1st and 2nd movements
One concerto composed in the 20th century (e.g. Henri Tomasi: Trumpet Concerto, André Jolivet: Concertino)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore Overture – trumpet in B-flat and E-flat, trumpet call
Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka – Ballerina’s Dance
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No.5 – opening trumpet solo
Richard Wagner: Parsifal, Prelude
One original composition from the Baroque era
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artist diploma
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Joseph Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major – 1st and 2nd movements
Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore Overture – trumpet in B-flat, trumpet call
Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka – Ballerina’s Dance
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No.5 – opening trumpet solo
Richard Wagner: Parsifal, Prelude
Audition Repertoire
Joseph Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major – 1st and 2nd movements
One concerto composed in the 20th century (e.g. Henri Tomasi: Trumpet Concerto; André Jolivet Concertino)
One 20th century solo piece (e.g. Luciano Berio: Sequenza X or Toru Takemitsu: Paths)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Leonore Overture – trumpet in B-flat and E-flat, trumpet call
Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka – Ballerina’s Dance
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No.5 – opening trumpet solo
Richard Wagner: Parsifal, Prelude
One original composition from the Baroque era
VIOLA
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One caprice by Campagnoli
One movement from a Bach Suite
First movement of a Hoffmeister or Stamitz concerto
Audition Repertoire
One caprice by Campagnoli
One movement from a Bach Suite
First movement of a Hoffmeister or Stamitz concerto with cadenza
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
One caprice by Campagnoli or Vieux
First movement of a Hoffmeister or Stamitz concerto
Choose one: either a Romantic piece or a movement from a Romantic sonata
Audition Repertoire
One caprice by Campagnoli or Vieux
First movement of a Hoffmeister or Stamitz concerto with cadenza
Choose one: either a Romantic piece or a movement from a Romantic sonata (can be late Romantic)
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
Two contrasting movements from a Bach Suite, Sonata, or Partita
First movement of a sonata or equivalent major work for viola (solo or with piano)
First movement of a major 20th-century viola concerto
Audition Repertoire
Two contrasting movements from a Bach Suite, Sonata, or Partita
First movement of a sonata or equivalent major work for viola (solo or with piano)
First movement of a major 20th-century viola concerto
One solo excerpt (choose one): Weber Freischütz or Adam Giselle
One orchestral excerpt (choose one): Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Beethoven Symphony No. 5 (2nd movement), Strauss Don Juan, Bruckner Symphony No. 4
Excerpts
Artist Diploma
Pre-Screening Repertoire (20–25 minutes total)
One caprice by Vieux or another virtuosic work
Two works of the applicant’s choice in differing styles (single movements of sonatas or concertos permitted)
Audition Repertoire (30 minutes total)
One caprice by Vieux or another virtuosic work
One piece written after 1960
Two works of the applicant’s choice in differing styles (single movements of sonatas or concertos permitted)
Violin
Preparatory Program
Pre-Screening Repertoire
First movement of a Mozart violin concerto
One movement of a Bach Partita or Sonata for solo violin
Audition Repertoire
The first movement of a Mozart violin concerto
One movement of a Bach Partita or Sonata for solo violin
Bachelor of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
First movement of a Mozart violin concerto
One movement of a Bach Partita or Sonata for solo violin
Choose one: either one movement from a Romantic or 20th-century violin concerto, or a caprice by Paganini or Wieniawski
Audition Repertoire
First movement of a Mozart violin concerto
One movement of a Bach Partita or Sonata for solo violin
One movement from a Romantic or 20th-century violin concerto
A caprice by Paganini or Wieniawski
Master of Music
Pre-Screening Repertoire
First movement of a Mozart violin concerto
One movement of a Bach Partita or Sonata for solo violin
Choose one: either one movement from a Romantic or 20th-century violin concerto, or a caprice by Paganini or Wieniawski
Audition Repertoire
First movement of a Mozart violin concerto
One movement of a Bach Partita or Sonata for solo violin
One movement from a Romantic or 20th-century violin concerto
A caprice by Paganini or Wieniawski
Artist Diploma
Pre-Screening Repertoire
First movement of a Mozart violin concerto
One movement of a Bach Partita or Sonata for solo violin
Choose one: either one movement from a Romantic or 20th-century violin concerto, or a caprice by Paganini or Wieniawski
Audition Repertoire
First movement of a Mozart violin concerto
One movement of a Bach Partita or Sonata for solo violin
One movement from a Romantic or 20th-century violin concerto
A caprice by Paganini or Wieniawski
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