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ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – ALTO SAXOPHONE
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Bb
Major, E Major, F Major, E melodic minor, F harmonic minor, Bb
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Introduction and Rondo by Leroy Ostransky (this selection must be played from memory)
found on page 14 in Concert and Contest Collection for Saxophone, edited by H.
Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 299.
Recitative and Allegro by Paul Koepke found on page 16 in Concert and Contest
Collection for Saxophone.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us.
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – BASSOON
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: G Major, C Major, A melodic minor, D harmonic minor, C Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Recapitulation Study found on page 6, #2 of Rubank Intermediate Method for Bassoon.
Articulation Etude found on page 7, #3 of Rubank Intermediate Method for Bassoon.
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order directly from:
J. W. Pepper & Son
Toll-free: 1-800-345-6296
Fax: 1-800-260-1482
Internet: http://www.jwpepper.com
E-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – BASSOON
Upper DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two -octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: G Major, C Major, A melodic minor, D harmonic minor, C Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Any two (2) contrasting movements or pieces from Classic Festival Solos for Bassoon and
Piano, Volume 1 or 2, edited by Jack Lamb.
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order directly from:
J. W. Pepper & Son
Toll-free: 1-800-345-6296
Fax: 1-800-260-1482
Internet: http://www.jwpepper.com
E-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – BASSOON
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: G Major, C Major, A melodic minor, D harmonic minor, C Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Recapitulation Study found on page 6, #2 of Rubank Intermediate Method for Bassoon.
Articulation Etude found on page 7, #3 of Rubank Intermediate Method for Bassoon.
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order directly from:
J. W. Pepper & Son
Toll-free: 1-800-345-6296
Fax: 1-800-260-1482
Internet: http://www.jwpepper.com
E-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – BASSOON
Upper DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two -octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: G Major, C Major, A melodic minor, D harmonic minor, C Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Any two (2) contrasting movements or pieces from Classic Festival Solos for Bassoon and
Piano, Volume 1 or 2, edited by Jack Lamb.
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order directly from:
J. W. Pepper & Son
Toll-free: 1-800-345-6296
Fax: 1-800-260-1482
Internet: http://www.jwpepper.com
E-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - CLARINET
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one octave scale in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: F Major, G Major, C Major, A melodic minor, G harmonic minor, C
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude for Clean Articulation found on page 10, #2 of Rubank Intermediate Method for
Clarinet.
Chord Etude found on page 42, #3 of Rubank Intermediate Method for Clarinet.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to , Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the
Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - CLARINET
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following three-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: E Major, E Major, G Major, F melodic minor, E harmonic minor, F Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Ballade, Op. 43, No. 3 by Niels Gade found on page 24 in Concert and Contest Collection
for Clarinet, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 144.
Scherzo in C-minor by Paul Koepke found on page 22 in Concert and Contest Collection
for Clarinet.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the
Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – CONTRABASS
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, one or two octaves, and related
arpeggios: F Major, A Major, E melodic minor, B melodic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Three Waltzes (any one) by D. Dragonetti/edited by R. Slatford
Tre Giorni (any one) by G. B. Pergolesi/edited by F. Zimmermann
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Toll free: 1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing (the solo may be a
contrasting movement from either of the works prepared for Part II, above).
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - FLUTE
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: D Major, F Major, G Major, G melodic minor, A harmonic minor, Bb
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Serenade by Franz Joseph Haydn found on page 14 in Concert and Contest Collection for
Flute, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 145.
Garotte by Frederic Gossec found on page 3 in Concert and Contest Collection for Flute.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - FLUTE
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Eb
Major, Ab
Major, Bb
Major, F melodic minor, C harmonic minor, C
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Siciliana and Giga from Sonata V by F. G. Handel on page 15 in Concert and Contest
Collection for Flute, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 145.
Menuet from L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 by Georges Bizet found on page 12 in Concert and
Contest Collection for Flute.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – FRENCH HORN
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to grade 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: F Major, G Major, G melodic minor, E harmonic minor, F Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude Expressivo, page 8, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for French Horn.
Moderator, page 30, #2 from Rubank Intermediate Method for French Horn.
One selection must be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – FRENCH HORN
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: F Major, G Major, G melodic minor, E harmonic minor, G Chromatic (2
octaves)..
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Scherzo by V. Shelukov found on page 5 in Concert and Contest Collection for Horn,
edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 295.
Rondo from Concerto No. 4 by W. A. Mozart, found on page 16 in Concert and Contest
Collection for Horn.
One selection must be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – GUITAR
The applicant should demonstrate good pitch discrimination and rhythmic sense and must
have previous knowledge of and a genuine interest in classical guitar. The applicant
should be able to read conventional music notation in treble clef. Rudimentary keyboard is
strongly recommended, inasmuch as all non-keyboard majors must pass a piano
proficiency examination by the end of eleventh grade. The audition should be performed
on a standard classical guitar (nylon strings).
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note =
120: C Major (two octaves), A minor (two octaves), A Major, D Major, F Major (one
octave), E chromatic. Right hand fingering-i,m.
Arpeggios – Pima, pimami in C Major and A minor – common chords.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
The applicant must perform any two (2) selections from A Modern Approach to Classical
Guitar – Part One (Repertory) by Charles Duncan, No. HL00699204. This music should be
available from your local sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
P. O. Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(414) 774-3630
FAX: (414) 774-3259
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty in the key of C Major and A minor.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - HARP
The audition is divided into compulsory and free-response elements as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales and arpeggios in eighth notes
at MM quarter note = 120: E Major, Gb
Major, B harmonic minor, F melodic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Sonata by Jan Ladislaw Dussek/edited by Nicanor Zabaleta, published by Schott &
Company, available from European American Music Distributors
Bagatelles by Norman Dello Joio (any single piece).
One selection should be played from memory.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. (The free-response
solo may be a contrasting movement from either the Sonata or Bagatelles above).
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,
Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail
kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – MALLET PERCUSSION
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 7 and 8)
Percussion majors must attain proficiency in rudimental snare drumming, timpani, keyboard mallet
and auxiliary percussion performance before presentation of the Junior and Senior Recitals;
however, applicants may demonstrate proficiency in one specialized area for the audition.
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note =
120: C Major, G Major, F Major, G harmonic minor, F melodic minor, C Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Malaguena from Andalucia Suite by Ernesto Lecuona/arr. Peterson
Hora Staccato by Dinicu/Heifetz/arr. Goldenberg
One selection should be played from memory.
These selections should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
J. W. Pepper
Toll free: 1-800-345-6296
FAX: 1-800-260-1482
E-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility
of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who
has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - MALLET PERCUSSION
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
Percussion majors must attain proficiency in rudimental snare drumming, timpani,
keyboard mallet and auxiliary percussion performance before presentation of the Junior
and Senior Recitals; however, applicants may demonstrate proficiency in one specialized
area for the audition.
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: C Major, Eb
Major, F#
Major, B Major, Bb
melodic minor, C#
harmonic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Concertino for Marimba by Paul Creston, any movement (this selection must be played
from memory)
This selection should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer,
or you may order from:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,
Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail
kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - OBOE
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: C Major, D Major, C Chromatic as well as the following one-octave scales: F
Major, A melodic minor, G harmonic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Andante, page 5, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Oboe.
Etude in A Minor, page 10 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Oboe.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - OBOE
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Bb
Major, Eb
Major, F Major, D melodic minor, C harmonic minor, Bb
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Sinfonia from Cantata No. 156 by Johann Sebastian Bach found on page 8 in Concert
and Contest Collection for Oboe, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No.
297.
Piece in G Minor, Op. 5 by Gabriel Pierne found on page 12 in Concert and Contest
Collection for Oboe.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
Alabama School of Fine Arts Department of Music
Audition Requirements – Piano
I. Technique The audition committee will request scales and arpeggios for the appropriate grade at random to be executed from memory. The successful applicant will demonstrate use of proper fingering, clarity and accuracy of execution, and the ability to execute the requirements at a consistent tempo.
Applicants to Grades 7 and 8 Scales: White key major and harmonic minor – two octaves, hands together in eighth notes at MM quarter note = 120 8
th Grade applicants: Add Bb, Eb, and Ab major
Arpeggios: White key major and minor tonic triads, cross-hands, 4 octaves, in triplets at MM quarter note = 60
Applicants to Grade 9 Scales: White key major and harmonic minor, and Bb, Eb, Ab, and Db major – two octaves, hands together in sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 76
Arpeggios: White key major and minor, hands together, two octaves in sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 60 Cross-hand arpeggios are not acceptable.
Applicants to Grade 10+ All twenty-four major and harmonic minor scales and tonic triad arpeggios– four octaves, hands together in sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 72 Cross-hand arpeggios are not acceptable.
II. Repertoire ALL REPERTOIRE is expected to be performed from memory. Any exceptions to the below repertoire must be approved by the Alabama School of Fine Arts Department of Music PRIOR to the audition.
Applicants to Grades 7 and 8 Two pieces: 1) A work by J.S. Bach chosen from one of the following sources: the Two and Three-Part Inventions; a movement from a French Suite, English Suite, or Partita; the W.F. Bach Notebook; a more difficult work from the Anna Magdalena Notebook; or a movement from The Well-Tempered Clavier. -or- A sonata by Domenico Scarlatti or Jiri Benda, or a comparable sonatina.
2) A work of contrasting style of the applicant’s choice. Works from method books are not acceptable for this requirement. Suggestions for repertoire would include a movement of a sonata or sonatina, a Romantic character piece by Schumann, or twentieth-century works by Dello Joio, Kabalevsky, or Khatchaturian. Appropriate sources of repertoire would also include Piano Literature Volumes 3 and 4 edited by James Bastien, which are published by Kjos.
Applicants to Grade 9+ Three pieces: 1) A contrapuntal work of J.S. Bach 2) A movement of a Classical sonata by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven. A movement of an advanced Classical sonatina might also be acceptable, but approval should be secured from the music department prior to the audition. 3) A contrasting work of the applicant’s choice, which represents a composer from the nineteenth or twentieth centuries.
III. Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty. *Please bring a list of all repertoire (Composer – Name of Piece) played in the last three years to the audition.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mailing kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – ALTO & TENOR SAXOPHONE LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows: I. Compulsory Scales The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note =120: C Major, D Major, Eb Major, C melodic minor, D harmonic minor, D Chromatic. II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire Expression Etude, page 7, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Saxophone (same book for alto and tenor). EbMajor Scale Etude, page 28, #1 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Saxophone (same for alto and tenor). One selection should be played from memory. The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation PO Box 13819 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630 Fax: (414) 774-3259 These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist. III. Compulsory Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty. IV.Free-Response The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements. Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - SNARE DRUM
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
Percussion majors must attain proficiency in rudimental snare drumming, timpani,
keyboard mallet and auxiliary percussion performance before presentation of the Junior
and Senior Recitals; however, applicants may demonstrate proficiency in one specialized
area for the audition. The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-
response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Rudiments
Percussive Arts Society Forty (40) International Drum Rudiments.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Stick Waltz (SS610) by William Schinstine, published by Southern Music Company
Doodler's Delight (SS612) by William Schinstine, published by Southern Music Company.
One selection should be played from memory.
These selections should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music
dealer, or you may order direct from the publisher:
Southern Music Company
PO Box 329
San Antonio, Texas 78292
1-800-284-5443
Fax: 512-223-4537
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - SNARE DRUM
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
Percussion majors must attain proficiency in rudimental snare drumming, timpani, keyboard
mallet and auxiliary percussion performance before presentation of the Junior and Senior
Recitals; however, applicants may demonstrate proficiency in one specialized area for the
audition.
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Rudiments
Percussive Arts Society Forty (40) International Drum Rudiments.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Downfall of Paris by F. Fennell, Carl Fischer edition or Ludwig Music Company edition.
Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum by Michael Colgrass, published by Music for
Percussion, a division of Plymouth Music Company.
One selection should be played from memory.
These selections should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from: Pepper of Atlanta
PO Box 43186
Atlanta, Georgia 30336-9815
Toll free: 1-800-345-6296
Fax: 1-800-260-1482
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant
who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the
Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TENOR SAXOPHONE UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note = 120: Bb Major, E Major, F Major, E melodic minor, F harmonic minor, Bb Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire Contradance by W.A. Mozart (this selection must be played from memory) found on page 3 in the tenor saxophone solo book Concert and Contest Collection for Tenor Saxophone, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 300 Allegretto by A. Arensky found on page 16 in the tenor saxophone solo book Concert and Contest Collection for Saxophone. The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259 These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements. Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TROMBONE
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to grade 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G melodic minor, A harmonic minor, F
chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude Expressivo, page 9, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Trombone or
Baritone.
Staccato Etude, page 16, #6 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Trombone or
Baritone..
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music
dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241.e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – Trombone UPPER DIVISION (Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note = 120: Bb Major, Eb Major, D Major, G melodic minor, D harmonic minor, F chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire Apres un Reve, Op. 7, No. 1 by Gabriel Faure found on page 2 in Concert and Contest Collection for Trombone, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 296. Sarabande and Vivace found on page 9 in Concert and Contest Collection for Trombone, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 296. One selection should be played from memory. These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist. This volume should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements. Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - TRUMPET AND EUPHONIUM
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: D Major, Eb
Major, F Major, D melodic minor, G harmonic minor, C
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude Expressivo, found on page 8 #3 in Rubank Intermediate Method for Cornet or
Trumpet.
Articulation Etude. Found on page 34 #1 in Rubank Intermediate Method for Cornet or
Trumpet.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - TRUMPET AND EUPHONIUM
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: A Major, Bb
Major, C Major, G melodic minor, A harmonic minor, Bb
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Air Gai by G. P. Berlioz found on page 8 in Concert and Contest Collection for Trumpet,
edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 294.
Andante from Concerto in Eb
Major by Franz Joseph Haydn, found on page 24 in Concert
and Contest Collection for Trumpet.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TUBA
LOWER DIVISION (Grade 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Bb
Major, C Major, F Major, G melodic minor, D harmonic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude Espressivo, found on page 10, #3 in Rubank Intermediate Method for Eb or BBb
Bass (tuba).
Rustic Wedding, found on page 20 in Rubank Intermediate Method of Eb or BBb Bass
(tuba).
One selection should be played from memory.
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,
Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail
kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TUBA UPPER DIVISION (Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note = 120: Bb Major, C Major, F Major, G melodic minor, D harmonic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire Sarabanda and Gavotta by A. Corelli, page 2 in the tuba solo book, Concert and Contest Collection for Tuba, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 311. Waltz and Galop from Petite Suite by D. Kabalevsky, page 3 in the tuba solo book, Concert and Contest Collection for Tuba, One selection should be played from memory. These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist. This volume should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements. Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLA
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, two octaves, slurring four notes: C Major,
G Major, A melodic minor, D melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred or
separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Student Concerto No. 2 by F. Seitz/ed. Lifschey, any movement or:
Concerto in D Major, Op. 36 by O. Rieding, any movement
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition information should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,
Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail
kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
.
Revised: Fall 2001
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLIN
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, one octave, slurring four notes: G Major,
D Major, G melodic minor, D melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred or
separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Concerto No. 2 or Concerto No. 5 by F. Seitz, any movement (this selection must be
played from memory).
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
This selection need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing (the solo may be a
contrasting movement from the Seitz Concerto prepared for Part II.)
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLIN
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, two or three octaves, slurring four notes:
F Major, A Major, E melodic minor, B melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred
or separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Concerto in A Minor by Antonio Vivaldi, any movement (must be played from memory).
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing (the solo may be a
contrasting movement from the Vivaldi Concerto prepared for Part II.)
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLONCELLO
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, two or three octaves, slurring four notes:
C Major, F Major, A melodic minor, D melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred
or separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Concertino No. 4 in C Major by J. Breval, any movement
or:
Drei Leichte Stuecke (Three Easy Pieces) by Paul Hindemith, any movement
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLONCELLO
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, two or three octaves, slurring four notes:
D Major, E Major, E melodic minor, G melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred
or separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Sonata in G Major by Benedetto Marcello, any movement
or:
Sonata No. 5 in E Minor by Antonio Vivaldi/ed. Leonard Rose, any movement
Selection must be played from memory.
These selections should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music
dealer, or you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant may be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant will perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – VOICE
Singers under the age of fourteen are advised against auditioning in voice. Males may not audition
until the voice has changed. Inasmuch as keyboard facility is integral to the study of voice and
music theory, all singers are encouraged to have some piano student prior to the audition. The
audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
The applicant must demonstrate the ability to sing on pitch and with musical intelligence, from
memory, any two (2) contrasting songs from either of the following collections:
The Young Singer
R. G. Row Music Company, Division of Carl Fischer
Arts Songs for School and Studio
Oliver Ditson Division
Theodore Presser Company
Easy Songs for the Beginning Soprano; Easy Songs for the Beginning Mezzo-Soprano/Alto; Easy
Songs for the Beginning Tenor; Easy Songs for the Beginning Baritone
Compiled by Joan Frey Boytim, published by G. Schirmer, Inc.
Folk Songs for Singers, Volume I and II
Compiled by Jay Althouse, published by Alfred
36 Songs for Young Singers
Compiled by Joan Frey Boytim, published by Hal Leonard
The collections listed above should be available from your local sheet music dealer, or you may
order from:
Pepper of Atlanta
PO Box 43186
Atlanta, Georgia 30336-9815
(404) 691-6500
Toll free: 1-800-345-6296
Fax: 1-800-260-1482
e-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com
It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide his/her own accompanist. Recorded
accompaniment is only acceptable if it is a professional recording that is purchased with the
score. Applicants are strongly advised against auditioning without accompaniment.
II. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then sing a short musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
III. Compulsory Demonstration of Keyboard Proficiency
The applicant must demonstrate the ability to play a simple melodic line (one-hand) in both treble
and bass clef, as well as render simple harmonic accompaniment (hands together).
(over)
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared song of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who
has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the
Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – ALTO SAXOPHONE
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Bb
Major, E Major, F Major, E melodic minor, F harmonic minor, Bb
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Introduction and Rondo by Leroy Ostransky (this selection must be played from memory)
found on page 14 in Concert and Contest Collection for Saxophone, edited by H.
Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 299.
Recitative and Allegro by Paul Koepke found on page 16 in Concert and Contest
Collection for Saxophone.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us.
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – BASSOON
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: G Major, C Major, A melodic minor, D harmonic minor, C Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Recapitulation Study found on page 6, #2 of Rubank Intermediate Method for Bassoon.
Articulation Etude found on page 7, #3 of Rubank Intermediate Method for Bassoon.
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order directly from:
J. W. Pepper & Son
Toll-free: 1-800-345-6296
Fax: 1-800-260-1482
Internet: http://www.jwpepper.com
E-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – BASSOON
Upper DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two -octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: G Major, C Major, A melodic minor, D harmonic minor, C Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Any two (2) contrasting movements or pieces from Classic Festival Solos for Bassoon and
Piano, Volume 1 or 2, edited by Jack Lamb.
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order directly from:
J. W. Pepper & Son
Toll-free: 1-800-345-6296
Fax: 1-800-260-1482
Internet: http://www.jwpepper.com
E-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - CLARINET
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one octave scale in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: F Major, G Major, C Major, A melodic minor, G harmonic minor, C
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude for Clean Articulation found on page 10, #2 of Rubank Intermediate Method for
Clarinet.
Chord Etude found on page 42, #3 of Rubank Intermediate Method for Clarinet.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to , Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the
Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - CLARINET
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following three-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: E Major, E Major, G Major, F melodic minor, E harmonic minor, F Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Ballade, Op. 43, No. 3 by Niels Gade found on page 24 in Concert and Contest Collection
for Clarinet, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 144.
Scherzo in C-minor by Paul Koepke found on page 22 in Concert and Contest Collection
for Clarinet.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the
Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – CONTRABASS
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, one or two octaves, and related
arpeggios: F Major, A Major, E melodic minor, B melodic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Three Waltzes (any one) by D. Dragonetti/edited by R. Slatford
Tre Giorni (any one) by G. B. Pergolesi/edited by F. Zimmermann
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Toll free: 1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing (the solo may be a
contrasting movement from either of the works prepared for Part II, above).
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - FLUTE
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: D Major, F Major, G Major, G melodic minor, A harmonic minor, Bb
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Serenade by Franz Joseph Haydn found on page 14 in Concert and Contest Collection for
Flute, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 145.
Garotte by Frederic Gossec found on page 3 in Concert and Contest Collection for Flute.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - FLUTE
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Eb
Major, Ab
Major, Bb
Major, F melodic minor, C harmonic minor, C
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Siciliana and Giga from Sonata V by F. G. Handel on page 15 in Concert and Contest
Collection for Flute, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 145.
Menuet from L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 by Georges Bizet found on page 12 in Concert and
Contest Collection for Flute.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – FRENCH HORN
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to grade 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: F Major, G Major, G melodic minor, E harmonic minor, F Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude Expressivo, page 8, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for French Horn.
Moderator, page 30, #2 from Rubank Intermediate Method for French Horn.
One selection must be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – FRENCH HORN
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: F Major, G Major, G melodic minor, E harmonic minor, G Chromatic (2
octaves)..
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Scherzo by V. Shelukov found on page 5 in Concert and Contest Collection for Horn,
edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 295.
Rondo from Concerto No. 4 by W. A. Mozart, found on page 16 in Concert and Contest
Collection for Horn.
One selection must be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – GUITAR
The applicant should demonstrate good pitch discrimination and rhythmic sense and must
have previous knowledge of and a genuine interest in classical guitar. The applicant
should be able to read conventional music notation in treble clef. Rudimentary keyboard is
strongly recommended, inasmuch as all non-keyboard majors must pass a piano
proficiency examination by the end of eleventh grade. The audition should be performed
on a standard classical guitar (nylon strings).
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note =
120: C Major (two octaves), A minor (two octaves), A Major, D Major, F Major (one
octave), E chromatic. Right hand fingering-i,m.
Arpeggios – Pima, pimami in C Major and A minor – common chords.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
The applicant must perform any two (2) selections from A Modern Approach to Classical
Guitar – Part One (Repertory) by Charles Duncan, No. HL00699204. This music should be
available from your local sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
P. O. Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(414) 774-3630
FAX: (414) 774-3259
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty in the key of C Major and A minor.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - HARP
The audition is divided into compulsory and free-response elements as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales and arpeggios in eighth notes
at MM quarter note = 120: E Major, Gb
Major, B harmonic minor, F melodic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Sonata by Jan Ladislaw Dussek/edited by Nicanor Zabaleta, published by Schott &
Company, available from European American Music Distributors
Bagatelles by Norman Dello Joio (any single piece).
One selection should be played from memory.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. (The free-response
solo may be a contrasting movement from either the Sonata or Bagatelles above).
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,
Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail
kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – MALLET PERCUSSION
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 7 and 8)
Percussion majors must attain proficiency in rudimental snare drumming, timpani, keyboard mallet
and auxiliary percussion performance before presentation of the Junior and Senior Recitals;
however, applicants may demonstrate proficiency in one specialized area for the audition.
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note =
120: C Major, G Major, F Major, G harmonic minor, F melodic minor, C Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Malaguena from Andalucia Suite by Ernesto Lecuona/arr. Peterson
Hora Staccato by Dinicu/Heifetz/arr. Goldenberg
One selection should be played from memory.
These selections should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
J. W. Pepper
Toll free: 1-800-345-6296
FAX: 1-800-260-1482
E-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility
of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who
has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - MALLET PERCUSSION
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
Percussion majors must attain proficiency in rudimental snare drumming, timpani,
keyboard mallet and auxiliary percussion performance before presentation of the Junior
and Senior Recitals; however, applicants may demonstrate proficiency in one specialized
area for the audition.
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: C Major, Eb
Major, F#
Major, B Major, Bb
melodic minor, C#
harmonic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Concertino for Marimba by Paul Creston, any movement (this selection must be played
from memory)
This selection should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer,
or you may order from:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,
Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail
kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - OBOE
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: C Major, D Major, C Chromatic as well as the following one-octave scales: F
Major, A melodic minor, G harmonic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Andante, page 5, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Oboe.
Etude in A Minor, page 10 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Oboe.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - OBOE
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Bb
Major, Eb
Major, F Major, D melodic minor, C harmonic minor, Bb
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Sinfonia from Cantata No. 156 by Johann Sebastian Bach found on page 8 in Concert
and Contest Collection for Oboe, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No.
297.
Piece in G Minor, Op. 5 by Gabriel Pierne found on page 12 in Concert and Contest
Collection for Oboe.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
Alabama School of Fine Arts Department of Music
Audition Requirements – Piano
I. Technique The audition committee will request scales and arpeggios for the appropriate grade at random to be executed from memory. The successful applicant will demonstrate use of proper fingering, clarity and accuracy of execution, and the ability to execute the requirements at a consistent tempo.
Applicants to Grades 7 and 8 Scales: White key major and harmonic minor – two octaves, hands together in eighth notes at MM quarter note = 120 8
th Grade applicants: Add Bb, Eb, and Ab major
Arpeggios: White key major and minor tonic triads, cross-hands, 4 octaves, in triplets at MM quarter note = 60
Applicants to Grade 9 Scales: White key major and harmonic minor, and Bb, Eb, Ab, and Db major – two octaves, hands together in sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 76
Arpeggios: White key major and minor, hands together, two octaves in sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 60 Cross-hand arpeggios are not acceptable.
Applicants to Grade 10+ All twenty-four major and harmonic minor scales and tonic triad arpeggios– four octaves, hands together in sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 72 Cross-hand arpeggios are not acceptable.
II. Repertoire ALL REPERTOIRE is expected to be performed from memory. Any exceptions to the below repertoire must be approved by the Alabama School of Fine Arts Department of Music PRIOR to the audition.
Applicants to Grades 7 and 8 Two pieces: 1) A work by J.S. Bach chosen from one of the following sources: the Two and Three-Part Inventions; a movement from a French Suite, English Suite, or Partita; the W.F. Bach Notebook; a more difficult work from the Anna Magdalena Notebook; or a movement from The Well-Tempered Clavier. -or- A sonata by Domenico Scarlatti or Jiri Benda, or a comparable sonatina.
2) A work of contrasting style of the applicant’s choice. Works from method books are not acceptable for this requirement. Suggestions for repertoire would include a movement of a sonata or sonatina, a Romantic character piece by Schumann, or twentieth-century works by Dello Joio, Kabalevsky, or Khatchaturian. Appropriate sources of repertoire would also include Piano Literature Volumes 3 and 4 edited by James Bastien, which are published by Kjos.
Applicants to Grade 9+ Three pieces: 1) A contrapuntal work of J.S. Bach 2) A movement of a Classical sonata by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven. A movement of an advanced Classical sonatina might also be acceptable, but approval should be secured from the music department prior to the audition. 3) A contrasting work of the applicant’s choice, which represents a composer from the nineteenth or twentieth centuries.
III. Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty. *Please bring a list of all repertoire (Composer – Name of Piece) played in the last three years to the audition.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mailing kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – ALTO & TENOR SAXOPHONE LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows: I. Compulsory Scales The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note =120: C Major, D Major, Eb Major, C melodic minor, D harmonic minor, D Chromatic. II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire Expression Etude, page 7, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Saxophone (same book for alto and tenor). EbMajor Scale Etude, page 28, #1 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Saxophone (same for alto and tenor). One selection should be played from memory. The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation PO Box 13819 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630 Fax: (414) 774-3259 These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist. III. Compulsory Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty. IV.Free-Response The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements. Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - SNARE DRUM
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
Percussion majors must attain proficiency in rudimental snare drumming, timpani,
keyboard mallet and auxiliary percussion performance before presentation of the Junior
and Senior Recitals; however, applicants may demonstrate proficiency in one specialized
area for the audition. The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-
response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Rudiments
Percussive Arts Society Forty (40) International Drum Rudiments.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Stick Waltz (SS610) by William Schinstine, published by Southern Music Company
Doodler's Delight (SS612) by William Schinstine, published by Southern Music Company.
One selection should be played from memory.
These selections should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music
dealer, or you may order direct from the publisher:
Southern Music Company
PO Box 329
San Antonio, Texas 78292
1-800-284-5443
Fax: 512-223-4537
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - SNARE DRUM
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
Percussion majors must attain proficiency in rudimental snare drumming, timpani, keyboard
mallet and auxiliary percussion performance before presentation of the Junior and Senior
Recitals; however, applicants may demonstrate proficiency in one specialized area for the
audition.
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Rudiments
Percussive Arts Society Forty (40) International Drum Rudiments.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Downfall of Paris by F. Fennell, Carl Fischer edition or Ludwig Music Company edition.
Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum by Michael Colgrass, published by Music for
Percussion, a division of Plymouth Music Company.
One selection should be played from memory.
These selections should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from: Pepper of Atlanta
PO Box 43186
Atlanta, Georgia 30336-9815
Toll free: 1-800-345-6296
Fax: 1-800-260-1482
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant
who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the
Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TENOR SAXOPHONE UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note = 120: Bb Major, E Major, F Major, E melodic minor, F harmonic minor, Bb Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire Contradance by W.A. Mozart (this selection must be played from memory) found on page 3 in the tenor saxophone solo book Concert and Contest Collection for Tenor Saxophone, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 300 Allegretto by A. Arensky found on page 16 in the tenor saxophone solo book Concert and Contest Collection for Saxophone. The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259 These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements. Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TROMBONE
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to grade 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G melodic minor, A harmonic minor, F
chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude Expressivo, page 9, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Trombone or
Baritone.
Staccato Etude, page 16, #6 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Trombone or
Baritone..
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music
dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241.e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – Trombone UPPER DIVISION (Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note = 120: Bb Major, Eb Major, D Major, G melodic minor, D harmonic minor, F chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire Apres un Reve, Op. 7, No. 1 by Gabriel Faure found on page 2 in Concert and Contest Collection for Trombone, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 296. Sarabande and Vivace found on page 9 in Concert and Contest Collection for Trombone, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 296. One selection should be played from memory. These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist. This volume should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements. Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - TRUMPET AND EUPHONIUM
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: D Major, Eb
Major, F Major, D melodic minor, G harmonic minor, C
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude Expressivo, found on page 8 #3 in Rubank Intermediate Method for Cornet or
Trumpet.
Articulation Etude. Found on page 34 #1 in Rubank Intermediate Method for Cornet or
Trumpet.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - TRUMPET AND EUPHONIUM
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: A Major, Bb
Major, C Major, G melodic minor, A harmonic minor, Bb
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Air Gai by G. P. Berlioz found on page 8 in Concert and Contest Collection for Trumpet,
edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 294.
Andante from Concerto in Eb
Major by Franz Joseph Haydn, found on page 24 in Concert
and Contest Collection for Trumpet.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TUBA
LOWER DIVISION (Grade 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Bb
Major, C Major, F Major, G melodic minor, D harmonic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude Espressivo, found on page 10, #3 in Rubank Intermediate Method for Eb or BBb
Bass (tuba).
Rustic Wedding, found on page 20 in Rubank Intermediate Method of Eb or BBb Bass
(tuba).
One selection should be played from memory.
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,
Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail
kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TUBA UPPER DIVISION (Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note = 120: Bb Major, C Major, F Major, G melodic minor, D harmonic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire Sarabanda and Gavotta by A. Corelli, page 2 in the tuba solo book, Concert and Contest Collection for Tuba, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 311. Waltz and Galop from Petite Suite by D. Kabalevsky, page 3 in the tuba solo book, Concert and Contest Collection for Tuba, One selection should be played from memory. These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist. This volume should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements. Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLA
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, two octaves, slurring four notes: C Major,
G Major, A melodic minor, D melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred or
separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Student Concerto No. 2 by F. Seitz/ed. Lifschey, any movement or:
Concerto in D Major, Op. 36 by O. Rieding, any movement
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition information should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,
Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail
kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
.
Revised: Fall 2001
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLIN
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, one octave, slurring four notes: G Major,
D Major, G melodic minor, D melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred or
separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Concerto No. 2 or Concerto No. 5 by F. Seitz, any movement (this selection must be
played from memory).
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
This selection need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing (the solo may be a
contrasting movement from the Seitz Concerto prepared for Part II.)
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLIN
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, two or three octaves, slurring four notes:
F Major, A Major, E melodic minor, B melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred
or separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Concerto in A Minor by Antonio Vivaldi, any movement (must be played from memory).
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing (the solo may be a
contrasting movement from the Vivaldi Concerto prepared for Part II.)
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLONCELLO
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, two or three octaves, slurring four notes:
C Major, F Major, A melodic minor, D melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred
or separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Concertino No. 4 in C Major by J. Breval, any movement
or:
Drei Leichte Stuecke (Three Easy Pieces) by Paul Hindemith, any movement
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLONCELLO
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, two or three octaves, slurring four notes:
D Major, E Major, E melodic minor, G melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred
or separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Sonata in G Major by Benedetto Marcello, any movement
or:
Sonata No. 5 in E Minor by Antonio Vivaldi/ed. Leonard Rose, any movement
Selection must be played from memory.
These selections should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music
dealer, or you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant may be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant will perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – VOICE
Singers under the age of fourteen are advised against auditioning in voice. Males may not audition
until the voice has changed. Inasmuch as keyboard facility is integral to the study of voice and
music theory, all singers are encouraged to have some piano student prior to the audition. The
audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
The applicant must demonstrate the ability to sing on pitch and with musical intelligence, from
memory, any two (2) contrasting songs from either of the following collections:
The Young Singer
R. G. Row Music Company, Division of Carl Fischer
Arts Songs for School and Studio
Oliver Ditson Division
Theodore Presser Company
Easy Songs for the Beginning Soprano; Easy Songs for the Beginning Mezzo-Soprano/Alto; Easy
Songs for the Beginning Tenor; Easy Songs for the Beginning Baritone
Compiled by Joan Frey Boytim, published by G. Schirmer, Inc.
Folk Songs for Singers, Volume I and II
Compiled by Jay Althouse, published by Alfred
36 Songs for Young Singers
Compiled by Joan Frey Boytim, published by Hal Leonard
The collections listed above should be available from your local sheet music dealer, or you may
order from:
Pepper of Atlanta
PO Box 43186
Atlanta, Georgia 30336-9815
(404) 691-6500
Toll free: 1-800-345-6296
Fax: 1-800-260-1482
e-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com
It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide his/her own accompanist. Recorded
accompaniment is only acceptable if it is a professional recording that is purchased with the
score. Applicants are strongly advised against auditioning without accompaniment.
II. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then sing a short musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
III. Compulsory Demonstration of Keyboard Proficiency
The applicant must demonstrate the ability to play a simple melodic line (one-hand) in both treble
and bass clef, as well as render simple harmonic accompaniment (hands together).
(over)
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared song of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who
has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the
Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - CLARINET
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one octave scale in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: F Major, G Major, C Major, A melodic minor, G harmonic minor, C
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude for Clean Articulation found on page 10, #2 of Rubank Intermediate Method for
Clarinet.
Chord Etude found on page 42, #3 of Rubank Intermediate Method for Clarinet.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to , Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the
Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - CLARINET
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following three-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: E Major, E Major, G Major, F melodic minor, E harmonic minor, F Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Ballade, Op. 43, No. 3 by Niels Gade found on page 24 in Concert and Contest Collection
for Clarinet, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 144.
Scherzo in C-minor by Paul Koepke found on page 22 in Concert and Contest Collection
for Clarinet.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the
Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – CONTRABASS
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, one or two octaves, and related
arpeggios: F Major, A Major, E melodic minor, B melodic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Three Waltzes (any one) by D. Dragonetti/edited by R. Slatford
Tre Giorni (any one) by G. B. Pergolesi/edited by F. Zimmermann
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Toll free: 1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing (the solo may be a
contrasting movement from either of the works prepared for Part II, above).
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - FLUTE
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: D Major, F Major, G Major, G melodic minor, A harmonic minor, Bb
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Serenade by Franz Joseph Haydn found on page 14 in Concert and Contest Collection for
Flute, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 145.
Garotte by Frederic Gossec found on page 3 in Concert and Contest Collection for Flute.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - FLUTE
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Eb
Major, Ab
Major, Bb
Major, F melodic minor, C harmonic minor, C
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Siciliana and Giga from Sonata V by F. G. Handel on page 15 in Concert and Contest
Collection for Flute, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 145.
Menuet from L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 by Georges Bizet found on page 12 in Concert and
Contest Collection for Flute.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – FRENCH HORN
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to grade 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: F Major, G Major, G melodic minor, E harmonic minor, F Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude Expressivo, page 8, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for French Horn.
Moderator, page 30, #2 from Rubank Intermediate Method for French Horn.
One selection must be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – FRENCH HORN
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: F Major, G Major, G melodic minor, E harmonic minor, G Chromatic (2
octaves)..
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Scherzo by V. Shelukov found on page 5 in Concert and Contest Collection for Horn,
edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 295.
Rondo from Concerto No. 4 by W. A. Mozart, found on page 16 in Concert and Contest
Collection for Horn.
One selection must be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – GUITAR
The applicant should demonstrate good pitch discrimination and rhythmic sense and must
have previous knowledge of and a genuine interest in classical guitar. The applicant
should be able to read conventional music notation in treble clef. Rudimentary keyboard is
strongly recommended, inasmuch as all non-keyboard majors must pass a piano
proficiency examination by the end of eleventh grade. The audition should be performed
on a standard classical guitar (nylon strings).
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note =
120: C Major (two octaves), A minor (two octaves), A Major, D Major, F Major (one
octave), E chromatic. Right hand fingering-i,m.
Arpeggios – Pima, pimami in C Major and A minor – common chords.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
The applicant must perform any two (2) selections from A Modern Approach to Classical
Guitar – Part One (Repertory) by Charles Duncan, No. HL00699204. This music should be
available from your local sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
P. O. Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(414) 774-3630
FAX: (414) 774-3259
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty in the key of C Major and A minor.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - HARP
The audition is divided into compulsory and free-response elements as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales and arpeggios in eighth notes
at MM quarter note = 120: E Major, Gb
Major, B harmonic minor, F melodic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Sonata by Jan Ladislaw Dussek/edited by Nicanor Zabaleta, published by Schott &
Company, available from European American Music Distributors
Bagatelles by Norman Dello Joio (any single piece).
One selection should be played from memory.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. (The free-response
solo may be a contrasting movement from either the Sonata or Bagatelles above).
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,
Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail
kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – MALLET PERCUSSION
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 7 and 8)
Percussion majors must attain proficiency in rudimental snare drumming, timpani, keyboard mallet
and auxiliary percussion performance before presentation of the Junior and Senior Recitals;
however, applicants may demonstrate proficiency in one specialized area for the audition.
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note =
120: C Major, G Major, F Major, G harmonic minor, F melodic minor, C Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Malaguena from Andalucia Suite by Ernesto Lecuona/arr. Peterson
Hora Staccato by Dinicu/Heifetz/arr. Goldenberg
One selection should be played from memory.
These selections should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
J. W. Pepper
Toll free: 1-800-345-6296
FAX: 1-800-260-1482
E-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility
of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who
has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - MALLET PERCUSSION
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
Percussion majors must attain proficiency in rudimental snare drumming, timpani,
keyboard mallet and auxiliary percussion performance before presentation of the Junior
and Senior Recitals; however, applicants may demonstrate proficiency in one specialized
area for the audition.
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: C Major, Eb
Major, F#
Major, B Major, Bb
melodic minor, C#
harmonic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Concertino for Marimba by Paul Creston, any movement (this selection must be played
from memory)
This selection should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer,
or you may order from:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,
Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail
kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - OBOE
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: C Major, D Major, C Chromatic as well as the following one-octave scales: F
Major, A melodic minor, G harmonic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Andante, page 5, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Oboe.
Etude in A Minor, page 10 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Oboe.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - OBOE
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Bb
Major, Eb
Major, F Major, D melodic minor, C harmonic minor, Bb
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Sinfonia from Cantata No. 156 by Johann Sebastian Bach found on page 8 in Concert
and Contest Collection for Oboe, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No.
297.
Piece in G Minor, Op. 5 by Gabriel Pierne found on page 12 in Concert and Contest
Collection for Oboe.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
Alabama School of Fine Arts Department of Music
Audition Requirements – Piano
I. Technique The audition committee will request scales and arpeggios for the appropriate grade at random to be executed from memory. The successful applicant will demonstrate use of proper fingering, clarity and accuracy of execution, and the ability to execute the requirements at a consistent tempo.
Applicants to Grades 7 and 8 Scales: White key major and harmonic minor – two octaves, hands together in eighth notes at MM quarter note = 120 8
th Grade applicants: Add Bb, Eb, and Ab major
Arpeggios: White key major and minor tonic triads, cross-hands, 4 octaves, in triplets at MM quarter note = 60
Applicants to Grade 9 Scales: White key major and harmonic minor, and Bb, Eb, Ab, and Db major – two octaves, hands together in sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 76
Arpeggios: White key major and minor, hands together, two octaves in sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 60 Cross-hand arpeggios are not acceptable.
Applicants to Grade 10+ All twenty-four major and harmonic minor scales and tonic triad arpeggios– four octaves, hands together in sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 72 Cross-hand arpeggios are not acceptable.
II. Repertoire ALL REPERTOIRE is expected to be performed from memory. Any exceptions to the below repertoire must be approved by the Alabama School of Fine Arts Department of Music PRIOR to the audition.
Applicants to Grades 7 and 8 Two pieces: 1) A work by J.S. Bach chosen from one of the following sources: the Two and Three-Part Inventions; a movement from a French Suite, English Suite, or Partita; the W.F. Bach Notebook; a more difficult work from the Anna Magdalena Notebook; or a movement from The Well-Tempered Clavier. -or- A sonata by Domenico Scarlatti or Jiri Benda, or a comparable sonatina.
2) A work of contrasting style of the applicant’s choice. Works from method books are not acceptable for this requirement. Suggestions for repertoire would include a movement of a sonata or sonatina, a Romantic character piece by Schumann, or twentieth-century works by Dello Joio, Kabalevsky, or Khatchaturian. Appropriate sources of repertoire would also include Piano Literature Volumes 3 and 4 edited by James Bastien, which are published by Kjos.
Applicants to Grade 9+ Three pieces: 1) A contrapuntal work of J.S. Bach 2) A movement of a Classical sonata by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven. A movement of an advanced Classical sonatina might also be acceptable, but approval should be secured from the music department prior to the audition. 3) A contrasting work of the applicant’s choice, which represents a composer from the nineteenth or twentieth centuries.
III. Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty. *Please bring a list of all repertoire (Composer – Name of Piece) played in the last three years to the audition.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mailing kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – ALTO & TENOR SAXOPHONE LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows: I. Compulsory Scales The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note =120: C Major, D Major, Eb Major, C melodic minor, D harmonic minor, D Chromatic. II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire Expression Etude, page 7, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Saxophone (same book for alto and tenor). EbMajor Scale Etude, page 28, #1 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Saxophone (same for alto and tenor). One selection should be played from memory. The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation PO Box 13819 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630 Fax: (414) 774-3259 These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist. III. Compulsory Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty. IV.Free-Response The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements. Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - SNARE DRUM
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
Percussion majors must attain proficiency in rudimental snare drumming, timpani,
keyboard mallet and auxiliary percussion performance before presentation of the Junior
and Senior Recitals; however, applicants may demonstrate proficiency in one specialized
area for the audition. The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-
response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Rudiments
Percussive Arts Society Forty (40) International Drum Rudiments.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Stick Waltz (SS610) by William Schinstine, published by Southern Music Company
Doodler's Delight (SS612) by William Schinstine, published by Southern Music Company.
One selection should be played from memory.
These selections should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music
dealer, or you may order direct from the publisher:
Southern Music Company
PO Box 329
San Antonio, Texas 78292
1-800-284-5443
Fax: 512-223-4537
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - SNARE DRUM
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
Percussion majors must attain proficiency in rudimental snare drumming, timpani, keyboard
mallet and auxiliary percussion performance before presentation of the Junior and Senior
Recitals; however, applicants may demonstrate proficiency in one specialized area for the
audition.
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Rudiments
Percussive Arts Society Forty (40) International Drum Rudiments.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Downfall of Paris by F. Fennell, Carl Fischer edition or Ludwig Music Company edition.
Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum by Michael Colgrass, published by Music for
Percussion, a division of Plymouth Music Company.
One selection should be played from memory.
These selections should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from: Pepper of Atlanta
PO Box 43186
Atlanta, Georgia 30336-9815
Toll free: 1-800-345-6296
Fax: 1-800-260-1482
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant
who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the
Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TENOR SAXOPHONE UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note = 120: Bb Major, E Major, F Major, E melodic minor, F harmonic minor, Bb Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire Contradance by W.A. Mozart (this selection must be played from memory) found on page 3 in the tenor saxophone solo book Concert and Contest Collection for Tenor Saxophone, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 300 Allegretto by A. Arensky found on page 16 in the tenor saxophone solo book Concert and Contest Collection for Saxophone. The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259 These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements. Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TROMBONE
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to grade 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G melodic minor, A harmonic minor, F
chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude Expressivo, page 9, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Trombone or
Baritone.
Staccato Etude, page 16, #6 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Trombone or
Baritone..
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music
dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241.e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – Trombone UPPER DIVISION (Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note = 120: Bb Major, Eb Major, D Major, G melodic minor, D harmonic minor, F chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire Apres un Reve, Op. 7, No. 1 by Gabriel Faure found on page 2 in Concert and Contest Collection for Trombone, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 296. Sarabande and Vivace found on page 9 in Concert and Contest Collection for Trombone, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 296. One selection should be played from memory. These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist. This volume should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements. Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - TRUMPET AND EUPHONIUM
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: D Major, Eb
Major, F Major, D melodic minor, G harmonic minor, C
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude Expressivo, found on page 8 #3 in Rubank Intermediate Method for Cornet or
Trumpet.
Articulation Etude. Found on page 34 #1 in Rubank Intermediate Method for Cornet or
Trumpet.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - TRUMPET AND EUPHONIUM
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following two-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: A Major, Bb
Major, C Major, G melodic minor, A harmonic minor, Bb
Chromatic.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Air Gai by G. P. Berlioz found on page 8 in Concert and Contest Collection for Trumpet,
edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 294.
Andante from Concerto in Eb
Major by Franz Joseph Haydn, found on page 24 in Concert
and Contest Collection for Trumpet.
One selection should be played from memory.
The selections listed above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet
music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TUBA
LOWER DIVISION (Grade 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter
note = 120: Bb
Major, C Major, F Major, G melodic minor, D harmonic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Etude Espressivo, found on page 10, #3 in Rubank Intermediate Method for Eb or BBb
Bass (tuba).
Rustic Wedding, found on page 20 in Rubank Intermediate Method of Eb or BBb Bass
(tuba).
One selection should be played from memory.
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213
Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,
Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail
kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TUBA UPPER DIVISION (Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Scales The applicant will execute the following one-octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter note = 120: Bb Major, C Major, F Major, G melodic minor, D harmonic minor.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire Sarabanda and Gavotta by A. Corelli, page 2 in the tuba solo book, Concert and Contest Collection for Tuba, edited by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 311. Waltz and Galop from Petite Suite by D. Kabalevsky, page 3 in the tuba solo book, Concert and Contest Collection for Tuba, One selection should be played from memory. These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist. This volume should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
PO Box 13819 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630
Fax: (414) 774-3259
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing. The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements. Questions regarding this audition material should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLA
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, two octaves, slurring four notes: C Major,
G Major, A melodic minor, D melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred or
separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Student Concerto No. 2 by F. Seitz/ed. Lifschey, any movement or:
Concerto in D Major, Op. 36 by O. Rieding, any movement
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition information should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,
Chairman of the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail
kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
.
Revised: Fall 2001
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLIN
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, one octave, slurring four notes: G Major,
D Major, G melodic minor, D melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred or
separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Concerto No. 2 or Concerto No. 5 by F. Seitz, any movement (this selection must be
played from memory).
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
This selection need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing (the solo may be a
contrasting movement from the Seitz Concerto prepared for Part II.)
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLIN
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, two or three octaves, slurring four notes:
F Major, A Major, E melodic minor, B melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred
or separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Concerto in A Minor by Antonio Vivaldi, any movement (must be played from memory).
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing (the solo may be a
contrasting movement from the Vivaldi Concerto prepared for Part II.)
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLONCELLO
LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, two or three octaves, slurring four notes:
C Major, F Major, A melodic minor, D melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred
or separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Concertino No. 4 in C Major by J. Breval, any movement
or:
Drei Leichte Stuecke (Three Easy Pieces) by Paul Hindemith, any movement
One selection should be played from memory.
This music should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music dealer, or
you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLONCELLO
UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)
The audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as
follows:
I. Compulsory Scales
The applicant will execute the following scales, two or three octaves, slurring four notes:
D Major, E Major, E melodic minor, G melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred
or separate.
II. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
Sonata in G Major by Benedetto Marcello, any movement
or:
Sonata No. 5 in E Minor by Antonio Vivaldi/ed. Leonard Rose, any movement
Selection must be played from memory.
These selections should be available from your local string instrument or sheet music
dealer, or you may order from:
Southwest Strings
1050 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85719
1-800-528-3430
Fax: 1-800-528-3470
These selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompanist.
III. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant may be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
Free-Response
The applicant will perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any
applicant who has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of
the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@k12.al.us
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – VOICE
Singers under the age of fourteen are advised against auditioning in voice. Males may not audition
until the voice has changed. Inasmuch as keyboard facility is integral to the study of voice and
music theory, all singers are encouraged to have some piano student prior to the audition. The
audition is divided into three compulsory elements and one free-response element as follows:
I. Compulsory Solo Repertoire
The applicant must demonstrate the ability to sing on pitch and with musical intelligence, from
memory, any two (2) contrasting songs from either of the following collections:
The Young Singer
R. G. Row Music Company, Division of Carl Fischer
Arts Songs for School and Studio
Oliver Ditson Division
Theodore Presser Company
Easy Songs for the Beginning Soprano; Easy Songs for the Beginning Mezzo-Soprano/Alto; Easy
Songs for the Beginning Tenor; Easy Songs for the Beginning Baritone
Compiled by Joan Frey Boytim, published by G. Schirmer, Inc.
Folk Songs for Singers, Volume I and II
Compiled by Jay Althouse, published by Alfred
36 Songs for Young Singers
Compiled by Joan Frey Boytim, published by Hal Leonard
The collections listed above should be available from your local sheet music dealer, or you may
order from:
Pepper of Atlanta
PO Box 43186
Atlanta, Georgia 30336-9815
(404) 691-6500
Toll free: 1-800-345-6296
Fax: 1-800-260-1482
e-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com
It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide his/her own accompanist. Recorded
accompaniment is only acceptable if it is a professional recording that is purchased with the
score. Applicants are strongly advised against auditioning without accompaniment.
II. Compulsory Sight-Reading
The applicant will be given 60 seconds to study and then sing a short musical excerpt of
commensurate difficulty.
III. Compulsory Demonstration of Keyboard Proficiency
The applicant must demonstrate the ability to play a simple melodic line (one-hand) in both treble
and bass clef, as well as render simple harmonic accompaniment (hands together).
(over)
Free-Response
The applicant may perform a prepared song of her/his own choosing.
The interview and audition committees reserve the right to dismiss immediately any applicant who
has failed to prepare any of the compulsory or free-response elements.
Questions regarding this audition should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the
Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail kscott@asfa.k12.al.us
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