AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

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All auditions, whether recorded or live, will require the following items:


VOCAL

  • Two songs of contrasting style. The inclusion of classical art song repertoire, and/or opera and oratorio arias, and a representation of a foreign language is required. All recorded performances should be recorded acoustically, without the aid of amplification, microphone or sound system other than for recording purposes.
  • A list of current repertoire. (A listing of all solo music that you have studied in the past year or feel capable of performing on short notice).

WIND INSTRUMENT

  • Two contrasting pieces that show your level of training are required. Standard sonata and concerto selections are typical and encouraged; orchestral excerpts are also appropriate.
  • A list of current repertoire. (A listing of all solo music that you have studied in the past year or feel capable of performing on short notice).

PIANO

  • Two contrasting pieces that show your level of training are required. Standard sonata and concerto selections are typical and encouraged.
  • A list of current repertoire. (A listing of all solo music that you have studied in the past year or feel capable of performing on short notice).

ORGAN

  • Two pieces of contrasting styles; a composition by J. S. Bach is required.
  • A list of current repertoire. (A listing of all solo music that you have studied in the past year or feel capable of performing on short notice).

STRINGS

  • Two contrasting pieces that show your level of training are required. Standard sonata and concerto selections are typical and encouraged.
  • A list of current repertoire. (A listing of all solo music that you have studied in the past year or feel capable of performing on short notice).

GUITAR
  • Two pieces of contrasting styles; if possible a piece from classical repertoire that demonstrates music-reading skills
  • A list of current repertoire. (A listing of all solo music that you have studied in the past year or feel capable of performing on short notice).

PERCUSSION

  • Prepare an audition that demonstrates your skills, including music reading, that may include a snare drum piece, a mallet piece using two to four mallets, and a selection for timpani involving two to four drums.A demonstration of skills in all three areas is desired, but auditions with only one or two of these areas will be considered.
  • A drum set performance may be included if the student wishes to contribute to the Jazz Ensemble. Note: There are numerous opportunities for percussionists at Westmont to participate in worship bands, but these are not a part of the Music Department curriculum and do not fulfill the ensemble requirement for holding a music scholarship.

COMPOSITION

  • Three representative scores.
  • Any recordings of performances.