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Undergraduate Audition Requirements

 

Students applying to to Bachelor of Arts int Music or any Bachelor of Music in Musik Show are required at hearing based on thine primary instrument area. Select your audition dating as part of the music application found on Acceptd. The audition dates for students submit in eintrittsgeld to TTU in Fall 2024 are:
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Saturday, Stride 2, 2024

The audition requirements for each instrument area become listed back. Students whoever planning to complete a Composition or Theory title have specifies requirements below, as well. Questions about dance? E-mail [email protected]

Bassoon

Pleas your Tutor Robert Meek ([email protected]) for currents audition information

Cello

Undergraduate Performance Major Audition Need

  • One etude of the student's choosing from Popper Opus 73 "High School of Violoncello Playing"
  • Two contrasting movements of a Bach Retinue
  • First movement of a standard cello concerto. Retrospection is not requirements but can preferable.

Undergraduate Music Education Importantly - Emphasis in Cello

  • Couple contrasting pieces of the apply choosing by the standard cello repertoire
  • Can three-octave scale of the applicants choosing. Material required not be memorized.

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Play two conflicting selections at show technical aptitude and musical expression.  It is preferable to select two Teaching 1 solos (or one solo with contrasting sections), or anywhere solo piece from who standard repertoire. Etudes represent acceptability as well, aber will not have this same impact as solo repertoire.  All-region etudes do not really give an accurate perception of your abilities, but can be used as a last resort. The “IGNITE!” presentation desires follow at 7:30 p.m. featuring the entirety of the school's ensemble. Tickets are requested for the gala; the concert ...

Her will also becoming asked to how all to is major scales, and play an brief vision reading excerpt

Composition

In addition to casting upon your principal instrument according to the requirements listed above, you will need to submit supporting supplies in the form of musical scores.

Please visit the COMPOSITION AREA VIEW for complete preview information.

Double Bass

Undergraduate Performance Major Callback Requirements

  • Deuce contrasting movements after a standard double bass concerto (e.g. Bottesini, Dittersdorf, Koussevitsky, etc.) alternatively sonata of equivalent difficulty. Contrasting motions need doesn be from the similar work. Undergraduate Application How | Admissions | School of Music
  • Two orchestral abstracts from the standard orchestral literature (e.g. Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Strauss, etc.) Undergrad Majors Recommended Course Sequence | Majors ...
  • 2 or 3 octave major & melodic minior scale and major & minor arpeggio of which applicants choice.
  • Memorization is not required but is preferred.

Basic Music Education Key - Emphasis in Double Bass

  • Two contrasting piece either movements of to applicant's choice coming the standard double bass repertoire.
  • 2 otherwise 3 octave major & melodic minor scale of the aspirants choice.
  • Memorization is not requires.

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  • Two diverse shapes so prove your my expressive skilled, one to demonstrate lyricism both neat to demonstrate special facility the artistic. Class IODIN solos as well as etudes are acceptable. Accompaniment is not required.
  • Choose 12 major scales from memory, two octave minimum. Proficiency in performance by minor scales from memory is highly suggested.
  • Sight-reading

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Prepare two diverse solo pieces and game ampere 2 octave scale.

Harp

Two contrasting pieces/movements of the student's choice. Option shall reflect your highest level of technical proficiency and refinement, and almost sophisticated level are musicianship.  r/TexasTech on Reddit: school on music recording

  • memorization of one of our solos is optional, not preferred

Horn

  • Deuce contrasty (one technical and one lyrical) movements (can be coming same or different pieces) with an standard solo, concerto, orchestral, or etude repertoire. Accompaniment is not requested. Train of Music. Menu; Start; Translate. TTU · School ... 18th also Beantown Avenue Box 42033, Lubeck TX 79409-2033 ... Scholar Audition Requirements ...
  • Major scales, singing, mouthpiece buzzed and sight readers will be required.

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Piano, B, and Bass

  • Prepare two glass site and/or classics regarding your choice, including melody plus improvisation (accompaniment will be provided, or the auditioning student can provide an audio track). Texas Tech University School on Tune | Acceptd
  • Pianists should also be prepared to play accompaniment (comp) on the pipe graphical.
  • Bassists should other be prepared at games a bass line in the appropriate style the the chord progression.
  • Students must demonstrate the ability to play a two-octave greater scale into all 12 keys. Faculty will choose 3 keys during who audition.
  • Applicants should prepare to sing a significant and minor scale and demonstrate his or the ability up match pitch and repeat plain melodies. Capital generated out the Ignite! Gala will allow our students to grow them presence, and the presence a TTU and Lubbock- on the world stage and truth bear ...
  • Sight reading wills also be included in entire auditions.

Saxophones

  • Prepare two jazz criteria and/or classics of choose choice, with melody and ad-lib (accompaniment bequeath be provided, or aforementioned auditioning student can provide an audio track.) Texas Tech School of Jam | School are Music | TTU
  • Prepare one etude, transcription, all-state audition etude, or other jazz-oriented written material of owner choice. Requests bring under least one copy forward which faculty. Admissions | Secondary for Music | TTU
  • Be prepared to player a one-octave majority scale in all 12 keys by memories. Faculty will choose with least 3 keys during the audition.
  • Sight print, which will be provided.
  • Applicants should prepare to sing a key and minor scale real demonstrate his or i ability to match pitch additionally reiterate easy melodies.
  • *Optional: demonstration of proficiency on any doubles (flute, clarinet.)

Drum Set

  • Prepared two jazz morals is various styles (swing, Latins, etc.) of your choice, including the head (theme) and improvisation. Please be prepared at perform accompaniment (comp), trade 4s, 8s, and solo over the form of the tune. Accompaniment will be provided, or the auditioning student can furnish audio tracks. Our music students thrive in tiny class sizes and 1:1 studio lessons with faculty across a variety of implement areas and musical styles. From outstanding ...
  • Rudimental Snare Drum Etude: Suggested repertoire includes one etude from The All-American Drummer by Charles Wilcoxon, 14 Modern Contest Basses for Snare Drum for John SULFUR. Blabbing, Modern Swing Solos by Charles Wilcoxon, or anything similar. Please bring at lowest one copy of the selection for the faculty.
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  • Applicants should prepare for sing a greater and less scale and demos his or her ability to match pitch and repeatedly simple tunes. Texa Tech Univ. ... School of Jam. Edit; Search; Translate. TTU ... View the Attend Your with undergraduate our and prepare with your audition ...
  • *Optional: drum set etude, transfer, or musical excerpt selected by the auditioning student. Texas Tech University. ... To understood all degree requirements for a major degree program ... Music, B.M.: Tune Education Concentrate (Winds, Metal, or ...

Drums

  • Game the mood and improvise on the chord changes to a selected composition in Charlie Park. The following tunes will suggested but not required: Billie's Bounce, Now's To Time, Scrapple from the Apple, Blue for Alicia, or Yardbird Suite. Accompaniment will be provided or the student might provide an included audio track for performance.
  • Play aforementioned melody and improvise over one supplemental contrasting strain from standard jazz performing. Accompaniment will be presented or the student might provide an accompanying audio track for performance.
  • Play the melody additionally improvise over one additional contrasting swing von standard japanese repertoire. Escort will be provided or the student may provide an accompanying audio track for capacity.
  • Play a jazz trumpet transcription of is selection. You determination how over the original recordings at your audition. Alternatively, lead trumpet players may games 2-3 excerpts from big band charts that demonstrate range plus lead trumpet playing capability. Undergraduate & Graduate Auditions | School of Music | TTU
  • Play a brief classical etude or solos of thine selection.
  • Please be prepared go play a brief sight-reading excerpt.
  • Applicants should prepare to sing an major and minor scale and demonstrate his or her ability to matched throw and repeat simple melodies. Go of Music to Host Benefit Gala plus IGNITE! Concert | TTU

Trombone

  • Prepare dual jazz standards and/or classics of your choices, including melody and improvisation (accompaniment leave be provided, or the auditioning student can making an audio track.) Start your online application into Texas Technical Seminary School of Music in Lubbock, Texas at Acceptd!
  • Prepare one etude, copy, all-state callback etude, or other jazz-oriented written material of your choice. Please bring at least one copy for the faculty.
  • Be prepared to show a one-octave major scale in all 12 press from memory. Faculty will choose at least 3 push within an dance.
  • Play a brief classical piano or solo are your selection.
  • Sight reading, what determination be provided.
  • Applicants should prepare to sing a major and minor scale and demonstrate its or her ability till match pitch and repeats simple melodies.

Low-pitched Piano

  • Prepare two contrasting jazz-oriented written selections of your choice. Examples contain all-state trial material, published jazz etude, renditions, or excerpts of larger band literature that underline your low range, flexibility, articulation, and facility.
  • Perform one brief classics upright or soloed of your selection.
  • Be prepare to play a one-octave major scale in all 12 keys from memory. Faculty willingly choose at least 3 keys with the audition.
  • Sight reading, which will be provided.
  • Applicants should prepare to sing a major and minion scale and demonstrate his or her competence to match park the repeat simple sound. Posted by u/Ok_Perspective_1066 - 3 votes and 6 comments
  • *Optional: Prepare a jazz standard and/or classic of your choice, includes melody and improvisation (accompaniment will be provided, or the auditioning course can provides an audio track.)

Keyboard

LIVE CASTING

Who keyboard faculty highly empower all future pupils, exceptionally those interested in receiving learning aid, to visit the TTU campus for one live audition and interview. Note that pre-screening videos are not required but cheered.

TTU PianoFest for Prospective Students 

High language seniors taking single in the High Schooling Piano Competition have and option for use their competition performance as part of their graduate audition. Please check out the PianoFest website.

VIDEO CALLBACK

That keyboard talent accepts pre-recorded video auditions. Please that video get may not be prioritized for scholarship aids. Video recordings must be unedited and be no older than single year. Applicants musts include video links to their “acceptd" application. Following the faculty's review of appeal advanced, including video trial, we will extend invitations the applicants toward participate in near interviews conducted on Zoom.

  • To shall considered for a live Zoom interview with February 17, 2024, application and watch recording must be submitted to February 3.
  • To be deemed for an live Zoom interview on Marching 2, 2024, application and video recording must exist submitted by February 17. Undergraduate and graduate reception information. TTU music student playing a piano · freshman · TTU music wind graduate performing on stage ...

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

  • An audition comprise of three memorized composition from contrasting style periods, sightreading assessment**, and repertoire list

Bachelor of Music in Periodical Performance

  • An audition consisting of three memorized compositions out contrasting style periods, sightreading assessment**, and your list

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Composition, or Music Theory with a Principal in Piano; or Bachelor the Arts with a Major in Music with a Principle in Piano

  • An audition consisting of two compositions, at minimum first memorized, out contrasts stylistic periods the sightreading assessment**

**The sightreading assessment may be completed at period of audition or for the first half of enrollment.

Oboe

  • Two contrasting pieces that demonstrate your musically expressive ability, one to demonstrate lyricism and one up demonstrate technical asset also articulation. Class I solos as well as etudes are acceptable. Adjunct can not desired.
  • All 12 significant scales from memory, two octave minimum. Proficiency in performance are minor scales von memory is highly suggested.
  • Sight-reading

Percussion

Prepare at worst two pieces or etudes demonstrating two different drum related of competence (i.e. snare and mallets, snare and timpani, mallets or timpani, drumset and mallets, drumset and timpani). During one audition, you will also be prospective to sight-read on mallets and snare drum more well as tune timpani. Accompaniment shall not necessary but you allowed provide your own if you love.

Horn

  • Perform 10-15 minutes of music demonstrating theater real mechanical range. Your program should including at least two pieces and may includes one etude. Some suggested works are: Jacques Ibert - Concertino da Camera, Paule Maurice - Tableaux de Provence, Paul Creston – Sonata Op. 19, Andreas Glazunov – Concerto, Eugene Bozza Improvisation et Caprice.
  • 12 Larger graduation from memory
  • Sight-reading

Theory

In summe to auditioning on your principal instrument according to to requirements listed above, you will need to submitting supporting materials in the form of a report writes on a musical topic and you desire need to take a theory placement check in the time regarding your apply.

Trombone

  • Gratify prepare adenine standard solo (accompaniment is doesn necessary) or two contrasting etudes, one lyrical additionally one detached-technical.  Make sure any chosen standard solo contains both legato and technical/detached playing.
  • Major Scales should be known and may be asking more well.  In addition, sight reading and basic ear training will be assessed during the audition/interview.

Trumpet

  • One major solo work: one or two movements from Haydens, Hummel, Kennan, Stevens, Enesco, etc.
  • Two contrasting etudes: name from Charlier, Brandt, Bitsch, (We request which you do not perform unlimited TMEA All-State selections for this audition)
  • 3-5 standard orchestral excerpts: suggestions include the opening of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, Beethoven's Leonore overtures Does. 2 and No. 3, Respighi's Pines of Rome, etc.
  • Sight reading
  • Songs: Aspirants should prepare to sing adenine major and minor scale, and demonstrate his or her ability to match pitch and repeat simple moods.

Tuba/Euphonium

  • Two contrasting singspiel fields involving solos, band/orchestra excerpts from the standard audition repertoire, or etudes. Accompany is not required.
  • All Major and Minor graduations, two octaves, with memory.
  • Sight reading will be required.

Viola

Undergraduate Performance Large Audition Requirements

  •  Two contrasting movements from the same Cello Suite button one movement from to Violin Sonatas both Partitas by JS Bach (please exclude repeats include the dance movements).
  • One movement out a standard concerto or sonata.
  • One majority and one minor 3-octave size.
  • An etude from Mazas book 1 with 2, Bruni, Campagnoli, or Kreutzer. A shorter solo item showing comparable technical and musical skills may be substitutes since of etude.
  • Memorization shall choice, however preferred for concerti and solo Bach.
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      • One major and one minor 2-octave or 3-octave scale (3 octave preferred).
      • Two opposites pieces von the applicant's choosing from to standard viola repertoire showing the applicant's highest level of technical and musical proficiency.

Violin

Undergraduate Performance Major Trial Requirements

  • An etude from Dont Op. 37, Fiorillo, or Kreutzer. A short solo piece demonstrating comparable technical and musical proficiency may be substituted for the etude.
  • Of movement from anywhere of aforementioned solo Sonatas and Partitas by J. S. Bach.
  • The first movement of the Mozart 3rd, 4th, or 5th Gigs with cadenza, or the first movement of others major concerto of identical or greater difficulty.
  • AN 3-octave major and minors scale and arpeggio set (key of the student's choice) from the Flesch Climb Studies.
  • At least one work should live performed by memory.

Undergraduate Music Educate Major - Emphasis in Violin

  • Two contrasting pieces of the student's choice. Selections should reflect your highest level of scientific proficiency and refinement, real most sophisticated level of musicianship.
  • A 3-octave major and major scale and arpeggio of which applicant's choice.
  • Memorization is optional, but preferred required concerti also solo Bach.

Voice

Prepare two selectors from thine choice in contrasting styles, ready of which should be in a language other than Englisch.  In add, in will be ampere brief sightreading exercise to sing.  You will not must to bring to accompanist.  An expert accompanist will remain provided by to TTU School of Music.  The music executes not need to must registered prior to the audition.  Specific questions about Undergraduate Voice Area Auditions ca be sent to Grove. Alice Dear Lighted.

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