School of Music Audition

In addition to the requirements to apply to DePauw (listed above [or include URL for separate “Applying” page]), students interested in applying to the School of Music must schedule an audition. The audition dates for this year are:

• December 7, 2009
• January 18, 2010
• February 21-22, 2010 – Overnight Audition Program
• March 7-8, 2010 – Overnight Audition Program
  March 8th is the last audition day for music scholarship consideration.

On-Campus Audition Days include the audition, sample lesson with a faculty member, music class visit, ensemble rehearsal observation, campus tour, and Q&A session. Please note that the January 18 audition occurs during DePauw's Winter Term: regular classes and ensemble rehearsals will not be taking place at that time.

In addition to the Audition Day visit events listed above, the Overnight Audition Programs will also showcase student and faculty performers as well as include a dinner with current students and faculty members. The closing concert of Music of the 21st Century will be highlighted during the February Overnight. The March Overnight will showcase DePauw Opera's performance of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.

Audition Repertoire Requirements

Auditionees may be asked to sight-read; instrumentalists may be asked to demonstrate proficiency in both scales and arpeggios.

Woodwinds

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon – At least two contrasting works from the standard repertoire, including movements of sonatas, concerti and other solo pieces.

Brass

Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone, Tuba – At least two contrasting works from the standard repertoire, including movements of sonatas, concerti and other solo pieces.

Percussion

One selection from each of the following categories:

1. snare drum
2. marimba, xylophone or vibraphone (demonstrating two and four-mallet technique)
3. timpani (demonstrating tuning ability); optional: drum set or multiple percussion.

Piano

Three selections (all performed from memory) from each of the following categories:

1. A three-part invention or a prelude and fugue from the Well-Tempered Klavier by J.S. Bach
2. A movement from a sonata by Mozart (excluding K. 545) or Beethoven
   (excluding op. 27, no. 2 and op. 49)
3. A work by a representative 19th- or 20th-century composer.

Organ

At least two selections:

1. prelude and fugue by J.S. Bach or a work by another Baroque composer
2. a 19th- or 20th-century composition.

Strings

Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass – At least two contrasting works from the following three choices:

1. a movement from a J.S. Bach solo sonata or partita, or other Baroque work
2. a movement from a 19th- or 20th-century sonata or concerto
3. a work of the student’s choice.

Harp

At least two contrasting works from the standard repertoire.

Voice

Three contrasting selections (all performed from memory) from each of the following categories:

1. an art song or aria in Italian
2. an art song in French, German or English
3. a classical or musical theatre selection.

Note: All voice students are required to audition with the professional accompanist that DePauw provides (there is no charge to the auditioning student): no exceptions will be made to this policy. Vocalists will have a short rehearsal with the accompanist immediately prior to the audition. Scores do not need to be provided in advance, but do need to be provided at the rehearsal.

Jazz Studies

College of Liberal Arts students wishing to be considered for a Music Performance Award in Jazz Studies may perform an audition consisting of two or three contrasting jazz études or standards and an optional improvisation on a standard or blues tune.

Music Admission Process

1. Submit all application materials (see above  [or include URL for separate “Applying” page]).

   Note: The student's academic credentials will be preliminarily reviewed before the audition occurs. Applicants who demonstrate severe academic weaknesses may not be able to participate in the audition process. Applicants should check with Corinna Nash-Wnuk before making final audition travel plans.

2. Reserve audition date online
3. Complete Audition
4. Admission decisions will be sent approximately 3-6 weeks after the audition

   Note 1: A student admitted to the School of Music has also been admitted to the College of Liberal Arts: we only have ONE admission decision process.  Students who are not admitted to the School of Music will be considered for admission to the College of Liberal Arts.

   Note 2: All admitted music students are automatically considered for a merit (academic) scholarship and a music scholarship.  The admission letter mailing will include information about any merit scholarship award received; however, music scholarship decisions will be made at the end of March (after all auditions have been completed).

5. Students wishing to be considered for need-based financial aid should complete the FAFSA and DePauw University Application for Financial Aid by February 15.