Strings
Applicants will be notified if they advance to the audition round to perform on campus. Applicants invited to audition will be considered for scholarships and graduate assistantships.
Cello
- A Prelude and a dance from Suites 3, 4, 5, or 6 by J. S. Bach
- A work showing virtuosity, such as an etude, a caprice, or a showpiece
- The first movement of a concerto
- A Prelude from any Suite by J. S. Bach
- A work showing virtuosity, such as an etude, a caprice, or a showpiece
- The first movement of a concerto
For questions regarding specific audition repertoire, contact:

Double Bass
- One movement from a standard sonata or concerto or comparable works for the standard double bass solo repertoire.
- One movement from a standard sonata or concerto or comparable works for the standard double bass solo repertoire.
- A movement from the Bach cello suites or a virtuoso piece of your choice
- Three orchestra excerpts from the standard orchestral repertoire
For questions regarding specific cello audition repertoire, contact Yuan Lu.
Guitar
A performance from memory of three works from contrasting musical style periods, including:
- Etudes by Aguado, Carcassi, Guiliani, or Sor (Segovia edition)
- Works by Milan, Bach, Tarrega, or Brouwerli
A performance from memory of three works from contrasting musical style periods, including:
- Etudes by Aguado, Carcassi, Guiliani, or Sor (Segovia edition)
- Works by Milan, Bach, Tarrega, or Brouwerli
For questions regarding specific audition repertoire, contact:

Harp
- Two Solo Works: Contrasting styles from standard harp literature (e.g., Grandjany, Salzedo, Renie, Tournier) demonstrating technical proficiency and musicianship. Memorization required.
- One Movement: A standard harp concerto (e.g., Gliere, Ginastera, Boieldieu, Debussy) or a single-movement work (e.g., Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro, Pierné’s Concertstück), performed from memory.
For questions regarding specific audition repertoire, contact:

Viola
- A fast movement of a concerto.
- Two contrasting movements from a work for viola solo or two contrasting etudes or caprices.
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Violin
- First or last movement of a standard concerto, with cadenza if applicable
- One movement of unaccompanied Bach
- One other contrasting selection
A 60-minute program displaying a variety of styles and genres, including:
- 2 movements of unaccompanied Bach (memorized)
- 2 contrasting movements from a standard concerto (memorized)
- Contrasting works to fill out the program. These can include orchestral excerpts if desired.
For questions regarding specific audition repertoire, contact:

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