Audition requirements for performance majors
After the first two semesters of principal applied study, students majoring in Performance must demonstrate the following:
LOW BRASS
- All major scales (one octave) from memory to be chosen at random.
- F major scale (two octaves), Bb chromatic scale (one octave).
- Two contrasting movements of a solo or two contrasting solos.
PERCUSSION
- Snare Drum Solo.
- Mallet Solo.
- Optional other percussion solo work.
- All major scales.
PIANO
- All major scales.
- Two (2) contrasting pieces from memory.
GUITAR
- In any key, one (1) major scale one (1) minor scale, and (1) pentatonic scale.
- One (1) technical study — ii-V-I exercise, scale study, chord drill, etc.
- Two (2) pieces chosen from a ten-minute repertoire.
FLUTE
- All major and minor scales.
- 3 sonatinas or recital pieces.
CLARINET
- All major and minor scales.
- 2 sonatinas or recital pieces.
SAXOPHONE
- All major and minor scales.
- 3 sonatinas or recital pieces.
For other instruments, email the department chair, Dr. Jenny Cruz, at jcruz@centralstate.edu.