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Audition Guidelines.
  • Voice – The student should prepare at least two memorized selections for the vocal audition. One selection should be from the traditional vocal literature, such as an art song or an aria. The second selection may be of the student’s choosing and should be of a contrasting style such as Broadway musical, folk, gospel, sacred, etc. Upon request, an accompanist will be provided at the audition, although recorded accompaniments are also acceptable. The student is expected to demonstrate basic vocal technique and to show potential for further development. A sight-reading and ear-training exercise will also be included in the audition.
     
  • Piano - The student should prepare two selections of contrasting styles. Where possible, the student should play pieces from the traditional piano literature at least at the difficulty level of a Bach two-part invention or a Mozart sonata, first movement. Sight-reading and scales will also be included in the audition. The student is expected to demonstrate basic technique and to show potential for further development.
     
  • Non-Keyboard Instruments - The student should be prepared to play scales in the major keys and the chromatic scale in at least two octaves and should prepare a solo selection from the standard repertory. The student is expected to demonstrate good basic technique and show potential for further development. Sight reading will be included in the audition. See additional details for specific instruments.* 
     
  • *Guitar -Candidates must prepare two pieces from contrasting style periods; play major scales; basic chords and play a provided sight-reading example. Guitarists admitted to the undergraduate program should demonstrate a degree of technical fluency and musical awareness appropriate to the level of audition literature. This means it is better to perform easier pieces well than difficult pieces poorly.  Studying the guitar at the college level requires the study of classical technique and repertoire (music) just as if you were going to study the violin; piano or voice.  If you are interested in becoming a music major with the guitar as your primary instrument, you will be required to have a classical guitar; music stand; footstool; nail files; metronome/tuner and any required books; scores (sheet music) and recordings.  The School of Music recognizes that some talented students may lack the benefit of substantial previous classical guitar training. These students may be offered a conditional acceptance into the program to pursue remedial study (for credit) and work toward a formal qualifying audition.
     
  • *Harp – The student should be prepared to play two contrasting works from the standard repertory, e.g., Dussek: Sonatas, Bach-Grandjany: Largo from Violin Sonata No. 6, Dello Joio: Bagatelles.
     
  • *Percussion - The student should demonstrate basic skills on two of the following instruments: snare drum, timpani, and any of the mallet instruments. Guidelines for each category are: 
      
    1. Snare Drum: Basic rudiments and one selection at the level of any all-state required solo or an etude from Portraits in Rhythm by Anthony Cirone.
       
    2. Mallets: Major scales and one selection at the level of any all-state required solo or etude from Modern School of Xylophone by Morris Goldenberg.
       
    3. Timpani: Basic tuning skills and one selection at the level of any all-state required solo or an etude from Modern Method for Timpani by Saul Goodman.
 

 


 

Upcoming Audition Dates

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October 14
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January 27
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Lee University
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37320-3450

Tel: 423-614-8245
Fax: 423-614-8066
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