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Brass - Keyboard - Percussion - Strings - Voice - Woodwind
- Perform two works from two different periods.
- For pianists, at least one of these pieces must be played from memory.
- Be prepared to play at least one major scale.
- You may be asked to sight-read music.
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All percussion players should be prepared to play in at least two of the following areas. In addition, possible sight-reading may be requested if desired by the audition committee.
Snare Drum-single stroke roll, double stroke roll, multiple bounce roll, 5-stroke roll, flams, drags and paradiddles; a solo or etude
Mallets-(xylophone, marimba or vibraphone; 2, 3 or 4 mallets): chromatic scale, a few major scales in up to 3 sharps or 3 flats (keys of C, F, Bb, Eb, G, D and A); a solo or etude
Timpani-(2, 3, or 4 drums): basic tuning (fourths, fifths and octaves), a solo or etude
We do not listen to auditions on drum set. These auditions occur when auditioning for the jazz ensembles and/or pep bands.
If you have any questions that have not been answered in this material, please do not hesitate to call the Pittsburg State University Percussion Studio at 620-235-4464.
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- Perform a few major scales up through 3 sharps and 3 flats.
- Perform examples of two contrasting styles drawn from etudes or solos (an accompanist is not necessary for your audition).
- You may be asked to sight-read as desired by the audition committee.
- Memorization is not required for the audition.
If you have any questions that have not been answered in this material, please do not hesitate to call the Pittsburg State University Music Office at 620-235-4466.
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- Perform two songs/arias in contrasting styles and tempi.
- One of the two songs/arias should be performed in a second language (required of performance majors only).
- Memorization is required.
- You may be asked to sight-read and perform simple vocalises.
- An accompanist will be provided if you do not wish to provide your
own. Please provide copies of your repertoire for the accompanist.
If you have any questions that have not been answered in this material, please do not hesitate to call the Pittsburg State University Music Office at 620-235-4466.
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All woodwind and brass players should be prepared to play:
- Perform a few major scales up through 3 sharps and 3 flats.
- Perform a full range chromatic scale ascending and descending.
- Perform a couple of short excerpts from a solo or etude (an accompanist is not necessary for your audition).
- You may be asked to sight-read as desired by the audition committee.
** It is suggested that you ask your band director or private teacher for help in deciding what solos or etudes would be appropriate for this process.
If you have any questions that have not been answered in this material, please do not hesitate to call the Pittsburg State University Band Office at 620-235-4467.
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