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Music Department
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Click HERE to schedule your audition for Spring or Fall 2027 Entrance
The purpose of the audition is to assess both current ability and the potential to complete the preferred degree program. Candidates will be evaluated on pitch accuracy, correct and steady rhythm, tone quality, and the ability to make expressive musical statements.
In addition to the performance portion of the audition, all candidates will be assessed on the following:
WCSU does not specify audition repertoire; students are encouraged to consult with their private teacher to choose literature that best demonstrates their ability and potential. Woodwind, Brass, String and Keyboard candidates will be assessed on the following, in addition to their selected literature:
Suggested literature for each instrument / voice is listed below. NOTE: All State and Regional pieces from state contests (CMEA, NYSSMA, Etc.) are acceptable choices.
1. Sing major scale (unaccompanied, eighth notes in any key using either solfege or neutral syllable) 2. Improvise (scat or vocalese) over a funky vamp of Bbmin7 – Eb7 3. Sing 1 of the compositions below in a proper key for your particular vocal range: please be prepared to tell your audition accompanist what key suits you best!
1. Sing major scale (unaccompanied, eighth notes in any key using either solfege or neutral syllable). 2. Improvise (scat or vocalese) over a looped instrumental progression. 3. Sing a song from a well-known artist or band (any style).
Two contrasting solo pieces from standard solo repertoire. Examples below.
Students auditioning in percussion must demonstrate competency in snare drum and percussion keyboards. Additionally, a student may optionally offer a demonstration on either timpani or drum set for further consideration.
1. Scales: Major and minor scales using both hands, ascending and descending. 2. Improvisation: • Improvise over a looped instrumental progression. • Improvise over a standard I - IV - V blues progression. 3. Prepared Piece - Choose from: • A song from a well-known artist or band (any style). • A jazz or American Songbook standard with improvisation. • A transcription of a well-known artist's solo. 4. Sight Reading: • Read one or more short melodies on your instrument that are written in standard notation. • Clap a rhythm in 4/4 meter 6/8 meter at sight.
1. Scales: Major in different positions on the fretboard. 2. Improvisation: • Improvise over a looped instrumental progression. • Improvise over a standard I - IV - V blues progression. 3. Prepared Piece - Choose from: • A song from a well-known artist or band (any style). • A jazz or American Songbook standard with improvisation. • A transcription of a well-known artist's solo. 4. Sight Reading: • Read one or more short melodies on your instrument that are written in standard notation. • Clap a rhythm in 4/4 meter 6/8 meter at sight.
1. Styles: Bass lines in different styles (walking, pop-rock, samba, funk, etc.). 2. Improvisation: • Improvise over a looped instrumental progression. • Improvise over a standard I - IV - V blues progression. 3. Prepared Piece - Choose from: • A song from a well-known artist or band (any style). • A jazz or American Songbook standard with improvisation. • A transcription of a well-known artist's solo. 4. Sight Reading: • Read one or more short melodies on your instrument that are written in standard notation. • Clap a rhythm in 4/4 meter 6/8 meter at sight.
