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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.

  • Piece(s) demonstrating ability on keyboard percussion (two-mallet, four-mallet, or both)
  • Piece(s) demonstrating ability on snare drum (concert, rudimental, or both)
  • Pieces(s) demonstrating ability on timpani
  • Drum set styles demonstration (rock, jazz, Latin)

Given the extensive repertoire requirements, selections should be kept concise. Performing one movement of a longer piece or preparing cuts from a piece is acceptable.

  • A two-mallet keyboard percussion piece
  • A four-mallet keyboard percussion piece
  • A concert snare drum piece
  • A rudimental snare drum (or tenor) piece
  • A timpani piece
  • Drum set styles demonstration (rock, jazz, Latin)
  • Sight read 
  • Interview with percussion faculty members

For questions regarding specific audition repertoire, contact:

Brian West
Professor, Division Chair & Coordinator of Percussion
817-257-5759
b.west@tcu.edu
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