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