Strings

BASS (DOUBLE BASS)

Be prepared to play 2-3 contrasting solo selections, standard orchestral excerpts, and major and minor scales.

CELLO
Be prepared to play 2 or 3 contrasting pieces. Suggested repertoire consists of the following:

  • A movement of a concerto
  • A movement of solo Bach
  • An etude
  • A solo piece or sonata

GUITAR (CLASSICAL)
All prospective guitar students must display the following:

  • Completion of Aaron Shearer's Classic Guitar Technique,Vol.I or a comparable classic guitar method.
  • Preparation of at least 3 contrasting pieces preferably from different historical periods (i.e. Renaissance, Baroque, Classical/Romantic, 20th c./Contemporary). One of the pieces should be etudes by such composers as Aguado, Brouwer, Carcassi, Giuliani, Sor, Tárrega, or Villa-Lobos.
  • Knowledge of applicable technical studies: Giuliani's 120 Right Hand Studies, Segovia's Diatonic Major and Minor Scales, Carlevaro's School of Guitar.
  • Have sufficient sight-reading abilities.
  • Audition repertoire must be performed from memory.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Stephen Mattingly directly via email. 

VIOLA
Be prepared to play 2 or 3 contrasting pieces. Suggested repertoire consists of the following:

  • First or Third movement (an allegro-type movement) from the standard viola concerto literature or a concert piece that shows off your technique and musicality

   AND one of these: 

  • One movement of solo JS Bach from the Unaccompanied Cello Suites or Violin Sonatas and Partitas arr. for viola
  • A solo piece or sonata movement
  • An Etude (such as Mazas or Kreutzer

   Note: piano accompanist not required.

Please Dr. Kevin Nordstrom directly regarding repertoire questions or to check that your repertoire is sufficient for an audition. 

VIOLIN

  • One movement of any Bach Solo Sonata or Partita 
  • One movement of any standard Violin Concerto. The first or third movement of a Romantic, Classical or 20th century concerto is recommended.