An accompanist is neither required nor provided. You may bring an accompanist at your own discretion.

Undergraduate and Music Minor

• Demonstrate to the best of your ability your command of tone quality, range, intonation, articulation, and rhythm.
• Major scales, melodic minor scales, and chromatic scales covering two octaves whenever possible.
• One or two solo works or movements featuring varied musical styles (at a difficulty level equal to or more challenging than the “Morceau Symphonique” by Guilmant.
• One or two contrasting etudes that demonstrate lyrical and marcato styles of performance (using study books by Fink, Arban, Rochut, Voxman, and/or Tyrell).
• Reading knowledge of both treble clef and bass clef is desired.
• Expect to do a short sight-reading passage and a short aural response exercise.

Master of Music

• Demonstrate to the best of your ability your command of tone quality, range, intonation, articulation, and rhythm.
• Major scales, melodic minor scales, and chromatic scales covering two octaves or greater.
• Candidates should have strong reading ability in treble, tenor, and bass clef.
• Two contrasting solo works or movements totaling at least ten minutes that showcase your musical and technical abilities.
• Three orchestral or band excerpts for euphonium of your choosing.
• Sight-reading may be included in this audition.

Doctor of Musical Arts

• Prepare a minimum of thirty minutes of solo repertoire that includes three or four varied musical styles and periods.
• Prepare a ten-minute lecture on the music performed.
• ONE of the works presented must be chosen from the following list:
  • Martin Ellerbym, Concerto
  • Jan Bach, Concert Variations
  • David Gilllingham, Blue Lake Fantasies
  • Philip Sparke, Pantomime
• Three orchestral or band excerpts for euphonium of your choosing.
• Candidates for this degree program are expected to demonstrate a high level of musicianship, along with excellent technical skills, strong sight reading ability, and mastery of bass, treble, and tenor clef.
• Click here for general information about the DMA audition format.

Performance Diploma

Please contact Professor Sinder for details.