Strings Audition Requirements for DMA

• 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

• 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.
• Two orchestra excerpts from the standard orchestral repertoire.

• One movement from a standard sonata or concerto or comparable works for the standard double bass solo repertoire.
• A double bass solo of your choice that reflects a diversity of style from the first selection.
• Three orchestra excerpts from the standard orchestral repertoire.

• A fast movement of a concerto
• Two contrasting movements from a work for viola solo or two contrasting etudes or caprices

A recital program displaying a variety of styles and genres, including but not limited to:

• A work for viola solo, such as by Bach, Hindemith, Reger, Uhl, etc.
• A complete concerto
• A caprice and/or a short show piece

• 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:  

• Two movements of unaccompanied Bach (memorized) 
• Two contrasting movements from a standard concerto (memorized) 
• Contrasting works to fill out the program. These can include orchestral excerpts if desired.