ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS · 2013. 12. 11. · Introduction and Rondo by Leroy Ostransky (this selection must be played from memory) found on page 14 in Concert and Contest Collection

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 [email protected].


DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – BASSOON

LOWER DIVISION (for entry to Grades 7 and 8)


follows:


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.


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.


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: [email protected]


responsibility of the applicant to provide her/his own accompaniment.




Free-Response

The applicant may perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.




the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail [email protected]

http://www.jwpepper.com/

mailto:[email protected]


DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC


Upper DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)


follows:


The applicant will execute the following two -octave scales in eighth notes at MM quarter



Any two (2) contrasting movements or pieces from Classic Festival Solos for Bassoon and

Piano, Volume 1 or 2, edited by Jack Lamb.




J. W. Pepper & Son

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Free-Response









DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:










J. W. Pepper & Son

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Fax: 1-800-260-1482








Free-Response









DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:










J. W. Pepper & Son

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Fax: 1-800-260-1482








Free-Response









DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - CLARINET



follows:


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.


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.





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Free-Response




Questions regarding this audition should be directed to , Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the

Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail [email protected]


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follows:


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.


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.





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Telephone: (414) 774-3630

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Free-Response




Questions regarding this audition should be directed to. Kimberly Scott, Chairman of the



DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – CONTRABASS


follows:


The applicant will execute the following scales, one or two octaves, and related

arpeggios: F Major, A Major, E melodic minor, B melodic minor.


Three Waltzes (any one) by D. Dragonetti/edited by R. Slatford

Tre Giorni (any one) by G. B. Pergolesi/edited by F. Zimmermann


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






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).






DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - FLUTE



follows:



note = 120: D Major, F Major, G Major, G melodic minor, A harmonic minor, Bb

Chromatic.


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.





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follows:


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.


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.





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DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – FRENCH HORN

LOWER DIVISION (for entry to grade 7 and 8)


follows:



note = 120: F Major, G Major, G melodic minor, E harmonic minor, F Chromatic.


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.




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DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC


UPPER DIVISION (for entry to grade 9 and above)


follows:



note = 120: F Major, G Major, G melodic minor, E harmonic minor, G Chromatic (2

octaves)..


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.





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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).


follows:


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.


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:


P. O. Box 13819

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

(414) 774-3630

FAX: (414) 774-3259



commensurate difficulty in the key of C Major and A minor.

Free-Response








DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - HARP

The audition is divided into compulsory and free-response elements as follows:


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.


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).





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).



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

[email protected]


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:


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.


Malaguena from Andalucia Suite by Ernesto Lecuona/arr. Peterson

Hora Staccato by Dinicu/Heifetz/arr. Goldenberg


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





Free-Response


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



DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - MALLET PERCUSSION


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.


follows:


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.


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:


PO Box 13819


Telephone: (414) 774-3630

Fax: (414) 774-3259




Free-Response


Selections need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the






[email protected]


DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - OBOE



follows:



note = 120: C Major, D Major, C Chromatic as well as the following one-octave scales: F

Major, A melodic minor, G harmonic minor.


Andante, page 5, #3 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Oboe.

Etude in A Minor, page 10 from Rubank Intermediate Method for Oboe.





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Free-Response







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follows:



note = 120: Bb

Major, Eb

Major, F Major, D melodic minor, C harmonic minor, Bb

Chromatic.


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.





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Telephone: (414) 774-3630

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Free-Response






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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]


DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - SNARE DRUM





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.


Stick Waltz (SS610) by William Schinstine, published by Southern Music Company

Doodler's Delight (SS612) by William Schinstine, published by Southern Music Company.


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




Free-Response









DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC



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.


follows:




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.



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




Free-Response




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



AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TENOR SAXOPHONE UPPER DIVISION (for entry to Grade 9 and above)


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 [email protected]


DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TROMBONE



follows:



note = 120: Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G melodic minor, A harmonic minor, F

chromatic.


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..


The selections above should be available from your local band instrument or sheet music

dealer, or you may order directly from the publisher:


PO Box 13819


Telephone: (414) 774-3630

Fax: (414) 774-3259






Free-Response





the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241.e-mail [email protected]


AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – Trombone UPPER DIVISION (Grade 9 and above)


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:


PO Box 13819 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213 Telephone: (414) 774-3630

Fax: (414) 774-3259


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 [email protected]


DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - TRUMPET AND EUPHONIUM



follows:



note = 120: D Major, Eb

Major, F Major, D melodic minor, G harmonic minor, C

Chromatic.


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.





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Free-Response







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follows:



note = 120: A Major, Bb

Major, C Major, G melodic minor, A harmonic minor, Bb

Chromatic.


Air Gai by G. P. Berlioz found on page 8 in Concert and Contest Collection for Trumpet,


Andante from Concerto in Eb

Major by Franz Joseph Haydn, found on page 24 in Concert

and Contest Collection for Trumpet.





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Free-Response







DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TUBA

LOWER DIVISION (Grade 7 and 8)


follows:



note = 120: Bb

Major, C Major, F Major, G melodic minor, D harmonic minor.


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).



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Free-Response






[email protected]


AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – TUBA UPPER DIVISION (Grade 9 and above)


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:



Fax: (414) 774-3259




DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLA


follows:


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.


Student Concerto No. 2 by F. Seitz/ed. Lifschey, any movement or:

Concerto in D Major, Op. 36 by O. Rieding, any movement



you may order from:

Southwest Strings

1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response




Questions regarding this audition information should be directed to Ms. Kimberly Scott,


[email protected]

.

Revised: Fall 2001


DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLIN



follows:


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.


Concerto No. 2 or Concerto No. 5 by F. Seitz, any movement (this selection must be

played from memory).


you may order from:

Southwest Strings

1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470

This selection need not be accompanied; however, if accompaniment is desired it is the





Free-Response


contrasting movement from the Seitz Concerto prepared for Part II.)






DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:


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.


Concerto in A Minor by Antonio Vivaldi, any movement (must be played from memory).


you may order from:

Southwest Strings

1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response


contrasting movement from the Vivaldi Concerto prepared for Part II.)






DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS - VIOLONCELLO



follows:



C Major, F Major, A melodic minor, D melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred

or separate.


Concertino No. 4 in C Major by J. Breval, any movement

or:

Drei Leichte Stuecke (Three Easy Pieces) by Paul Hindemith, any movement



you may order from:

Southwest Strings

1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response







DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:



D Major, E Major, E melodic minor, G melodic minor as well as related arpeggios, slurred

or separate.


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


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470




The applicant may be given 60 seconds to study and then perform a musical excerpt of


Free-Response

The applicant will perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.






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


(404) 691-6500

Toll free: 1-800-345-6296

Fax: 1-800-260-1482

e-mail: [email protected]

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



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.






DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – ALTO SAXOPHONE



follows:


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.


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.





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Free-Response

The applicant perform a prepared solo of her/his own choosing.




the Department of Music, by calling (205) 252-9241 or e-mail [email protected].


DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




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Free-Response









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Free-Response









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Chromatic.



Clarinet.






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Free-Response







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for Clarinet.





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Free-Response







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follows:









you may order from:

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Free-Response








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follows:




Chromatic.









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Free-Response







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follows:



note = 120: Eb

Major, Ab

Major, Bb


Chromatic.










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Free-Response







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follows:











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Free-Response







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follows:




octaves)..










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Free-Response







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follows:











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Free-Response








DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC















Free-Response







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J. W. Pepper

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FAX: 1-800-260-1482





Free-Response









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follows:




Major, F#

Major, B Major, Bb

melodic minor, C#

harmonic minor.



from memory)




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Free-Response








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Free-Response







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follows:



note = 120: Bb

Major, Eb


Chromatic.




297.







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Free-Response









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audition.


follows:










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Free-Response



















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follows:




chromatic.



Baritone.


Baritone..





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Chromatic.



Trumpet.


Trumpet.





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Chromatic.











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follows:



note = 120: Bb




Bass (tuba).


(tuba).



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separate.






you may order from:

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1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response






[email protected]

.

Revised: Fall 2001


DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:




separate.





you may order from:

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1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response








DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:




or separate.




you may order from:

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1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

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Free-Response








DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:




or separate.



or:




you may order from:

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1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response







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follows:




or separate.



or:





Southwest Strings

1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response







DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC









The Young Singer













order from:

Pepper of Atlanta

PO Box 43186


(404) 691-6500

Toll free: 1-800-345-6296

Fax: 1-800-260-1482












(over)

Free-Response







DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:




Chromatic.



Clarinet.






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Free-Response







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follows:








for Clarinet.





PO Box 13819


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Free-Response







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follows:









you may order from:

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Toll free: 1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response








DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:




Chromatic.









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Free-Response







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follows:



note = 120: Eb

Major, Ab

Major, Bb


Chromatic.










PO Box 13819


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Free-Response







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Free-Response







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follows:




octaves)..










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Free-Response







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follows:











P. O. Box 13819


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Free-Response








DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC















Free-Response







[email protected]


DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC















you may order from:

J. W. Pepper

Toll free: 1-800-345-6296

FAX: 1-800-260-1482





Free-Response









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follows:




Major, F#

Major, B Major, Bb

melodic minor, C#

harmonic minor.



from memory)




PO Box 13819


Telephone: (414) 774-3630

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Free-Response








[email protected]


DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:












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Free-Response







DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:



note = 120: Bb

Major, Eb


Chromatic.




297.







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Telephone: (414) 774-3630

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Free-Response

























DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

















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1-800-284-5443

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Free-Response









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audition.


follows:










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Fax: 1-800-260-1482




Free-Response



















DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:




chromatic.



Baritone.


Baritone..





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Free-Response













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follows:





Chromatic.



Trumpet.


Trumpet.





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Chromatic.











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Free-Response







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follows:



note = 120: Bb




Bass (tuba).


(tuba).



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Free-Response






[email protected]








Fax: (414) 774-3259




DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC



follows:




separate.






you may order from:

Southwest Strings

1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response






[email protected]

.

Revised: Fall 2001


DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:




separate.





you may order from:

Southwest Strings

1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response








DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:




or separate.




you may order from:

Southwest Strings

1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response








DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:




or separate.



or:




you may order from:

Southwest Strings

1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response







DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC




follows:




or separate.



or:





Southwest Strings

1050 S. Park Avenue


1-800-528-3430

Fax: 1-800-528-3470






Free-Response







DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC









The Young Singer













order from:

Pepper of Atlanta

PO Box 43186


(404) 691-6500

Toll free: 1-800-345-6296

Fax: 1-800-260-1482












(over)

Free-Response






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ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS · 2013. 12. 11. · Introduction and Rondo by Leroy Ostransky (this selection must be played from memory) found on page 14 in Concert and Contest Collection