Percussion
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:
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