Percussion
Applicants will be notified if they advance to the audition round to perform on campus. All auditions must be completed by February 8. First-year undergraduates invited to audition will be considered for scholarships.
- Piece(s) demonstrating ability on keyboard percussion (2 mallet, 4 mallet, or both)
- Piece(s) demonstrating ability on snare drum (concert, rudimental, or both)
- Piece(s) demonstrating ability on timpani
- Drum set styles demonstration (rock, jazz, Latin)
Applicants must present the following areas of percussion:
- 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
- A drum set styles demonstration (rock, jazz, Latin)
Due to the amount of repertoire required, selections should not be too long. Performing only one movement of a longer piece, or preparing cuts in a piece, is acceptable.
For questions regarding specific audition repertoire, please contact:
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