For information regarding audition dates and options, visit the Conservatory of Music application through Acceptd.
All percussion applicants are required to audition on the following instruments.
Snare Drum
- One etude from either Delecluse, Keiskleiriana or 12 Etudes
- A minimum of two orchestral excerpts. Recommended selections:
- Prokofiev: Lt. Kije Suite
- Rimsky-Korsakov: Cappriccio Espagnol
- Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherezade
- Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10
- One etude from either Delecluse, Keiskleiriana or 12 Etudes
- A minimum of two orchestral excerpts. Recommended selections:
- Prokofiev: Lt. Kije Suite
- Rimsky-Korsakov: Cappriccio Espagnol
- Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherezade
- Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10
Mallets
- One marimba work demonstrating two-mallet proficiency. Recommended selections include Bach violin or cello pieces.
- One marimba or vibraphone work demonstrating four-mallet proficiency. If you chose Bach for your two mallet piece, please choose a contemporary mallet solo for four-mallets
- Two xylophone orchestral excerpts of applicant's choice
- Two glockenspiel orchestral excerpts of applicant's choice
- One marimba work demonstrating two-mallet proficiency. Recommended selections include Bach violin or cello pieces.
- One marimba or vibraphone work demonstrating four-mallet proficiency. If you chose Bach for your two mallet piece, please choose a contemporary mallet solo for four-mallets
- Two xylophone orchestral excerpts of applicant's choice
- Two glockenspiel orchestral excerpts of applicant's choice
Timpani
- One etude or solo
- Two orchestral excerpts including one excerpt from a Beethoven Symphony of the applicant's choice
- One etude or solo
- Two orchestral excerpts including one excerpt from a Beethoven Symphony of the applicant's choice
Accessories
A minimum of two orchestral excerpts on both tambourine and cymbals, as well as demonstration of various techniques on both instruments as requested by audition committee.