Admission
General Admission Requirements for the B.M. and B.A. in Music Degree Programs
- A student must successfully pass an audition in the selected performing medium to be admitted to any music degree program. (See audition requirements below.)
- A placement examination in music theory will be given to all entering students in order to determine their level of ability. In the event that a student lacks sufficient background in the area of music theory, the student may be admitted on a probationary basis; however, it is expected that the student will make sufficient progress within a year's time, which will allow him/her to become a regular student and be admitted to the regular program, in good standing.
- Each major course required in the degree program must be passed with a minimum grade of C-. No major course may be repeated more than once. If a student repeats a course and is still unable to pass with a minimum grade of C-, he/she will be reassessed by the music faculty with regard to his/her potential to complete the program in a timely manner.
- All students will be assessed at the end of the sophomore year.
- All students are required to take a jury examination each semester of applied study.
Music Audition Requirements
Piano:
- Major scales, parallel motion, hands together Minor scales (at least one form), parallel motion, hands together Arpeggios – Major and minor triads for 4 octaves
- A Bach Invention or work of comparable difficulty
- A contrasting work from the Classic, Romantic, or 20th Century repertoire
Voice:
- A voice of attractive quality: agile and resonant with a range of two octaves
- The ability to reproduce tones when played or sung
- A repertoire that includes art songs and/or folk songs
- A background that includes participation in secondary choral programs and community-based organizations
Instrumental:
Woodwind, Brass and String
- All major scales - Each scale is to be played through the most accepted and practical range of your instrument
- Chromatic scale - This scale is to be played throughout the practical range of your instrument. It should be slurred ascending and tongued descending or vice-versa
- One piece selected from the following:
- Standard etude on your chosen instrument (Rose for the clarinet, etc.)
- Composition chosen from the Band and Orchestra Directors Manual of your home state or a piece with comparable music content
- A piece of band or orchestral literature that best demonstrates your technique, musicianship and interpretation
Percussion:
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Play the following rudiments:
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Long Roll Seven Stroke Roll Double Drag
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Flam Flam Accent # 1 Double Paradiddle
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Ruff Flam Paradiddle Single Ratamacue
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Five Stroke Roll Flamacue Triple Ratamacue
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Single Drag Lesson 25 Nine Stroke Roll
(Must be played open and closed.)
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Mallet players are expected to play all scales which include two octaves
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Perform one piece from the following list:
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Standard etude on your chosen instrument
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Composition chosen from the Band and Orchestra Directors Manual of your home state or a piece with comparable music content
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A piece of band or orchestral literature that best demonstrates your technique, musicianship and interpretation
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