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Master of Music in Performance

Candidates must exhibit the equivalent preparation to that required for the Bachelor of Music in Performance at Ithaca College and give evidence of being equipped to perform successful recitals during the period of study for the degree program.

Prepare the following for a twenty-minute audition – Performed from Memory:

1. Elements of technical preparation such as scales and arpeggios.
2. One complete sonata, concerto, or suite.
3. Two or three additional works representing various periods of standard repertoire (Baroque, Classic, Romantic, or Contemporary). These may be single movements of longer works.

All Other Degrees

Prepare the following for a fifteen-minute audition:

1. Elements of technical preparation such as scales and arpeggios.
2. One complete sonata, concerto, or suite.
3. Two or three additional works representing various periods of standard repertoire (Baroque, Classic, Romantic, or Contemporary). These may be single movements of longer works.

Voice

Master of Music in Performance

Candidates must exhibit the equivalent preparation to that required for the Bachelor of Music in Performance at Ithaca College and give evidence of being equipped to perform successful recitals during the period of study for the degree program.

Prepare the following for a twenty-minute audition – Performed from Memory:

1. A florid or technical work such as an aria from a Baroque oratorio, opera, or cantata.
2. An aria from standard opera or oratorio repertoire. Oratorio literature may be performed with scores.
3. Additional selections, as needed, to demonstrate the candidate's competence in English, French, German, and Italian.

All Other Degrees

Prepare the following for a fifteen-minute audition:

1. A florid or technical work such as an aria from a Baroque oratorio, opera, or cantata.
2. An aria from standard opera or oratorio repertoire.
3. Additional selections, as needed, to demonstrate the candidate's competence in English, French, German, and Italian.
4. At least two pieces must be memorized. In conformity with professional practices, oratorio literature may be performed with scores.

Vocalists must be accompanied.

Vocalists may bring their own accompanists, or an Ithaca College accompanist can be provided, if requested, for a fee of $30 (nonrefundable). If an Ithaca College accompanist is used,

1. You must send a copy of the music, along with a check or money order made payable to Ithaca College School of Music.
2. The check and music must arrive at least two weeks prior to the audition.
3. Send all material to: Linda Spencer, Graduate Secretary, Ithaca College School of Music, Ithaca, NY 14850.
4. You must bring the original music on your audition day, because the copies of the music sent earlier will be destroyed.
5. If Linda Spencer does not hear from you, she will assume you are bringing your own accompanist.
   Prerecorded accompaniment is not acceptable.

Brass, String, Woodwind, and Percussion

Master of Music in Performance

Candidates must exhibit the equivalent preparation to that required for the Bachelor of Music in Performance at Ithaca College and give evidence of being equipped to perform successful recitals during the period of study for the degree program.

Prepare the following for a twenty-minute audition:

1. Elements of technical preparation such as scales and arpeggios.
2. One complete sonata, concerto, or suite.
3. Two or three additional works representing various periods of standard repertoire (Baroque, Classic, Romantic, or Contemporary). These may be single movements of longer works.
4. Excerpts from the standard orchestral repertoire.

Percussionists must demonstrate ability on snare drum, mallet instruments, and timpani.

All Other Degrees

Percussionists must demonstrate ability on snare drum, mallet instruments, and timpani.

Instrumentalists should not use an accompanist.

Master of Music in Conducting (Wind, Orchestra, Choral, and Music Theater/Opera)

1. Applicants are required to submit an initial screening videotape of a performing group they have conducted recently. It is preferred that the tape be a rehearsal and the conducting applicant be facing the cameras. The purpose of this tape is to aid in the evaluation of the candidate's conducting competency.
2. Finalists will be invited for an in-person special audition which will include an interview, live conducting in the major area, and performance in the principal performing area (refer to "All Other Degrees" in performance for appropriate audition material).

Master of Music in Composition

1. Applicants must submit at least three representative original scores, and recordings if available. Scores should exhibit a variety of instrumentation and/or vocal forces.
2. After an initial screening, selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the composition faculty (usually scheduled on School of Music audition days).

If you have questions about the auditions, please contact Paige Morgan (607-274-1680)

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