J. S. Bach: A prelude and fugue from the Well-Tempered Clavier or three movements of a suite. A complete sonata by Beethoven (excluding op. 49), Schubert, or Mozart, or a Haydn sonata of comparable difficulty. One large-scale (approximately 10 minutes) work or a group of shorter pieces from the 19th or 20th century representing lyrical and virtuoso styles. Sightreading. All music is to be played from memory. For the collaborative emphasis program, an interview with the faculty conductor of the program is recommended.
A work of J. S. Bach. A movement from a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven. A third work of comparable difficulty of the candidate's choice (no jazz, pop, or self-composed pieces). Sightreading. All music is to be played from memory.
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