Euphonium (Baritone) Audition Requirements

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Euphonium (Baritone) Audition Requirements

Degree Page: B.M. Composition

Additional Application Requirements:

  1. Two (2) scores of original works (with sound files, if possible). 

Audition Requirements:

  1. One (1) complete, multi-movement work (concerto, sonata, or suite) from any historical period.
  2. One (1) lyrical or one technical etude.
  3. All Major and Harmonic Minor scales, in one (1) or two (2) octaves at 76 bpm or faster (eighth-sixteenth pattern). Be able to demonstrate the upper and lower extremities of your range.

Please see below for recommended repertoire.

Interview Requirements:

  1. Speak with a member of our Composition faculty and ask any specific questions you may have about the Composition degree program.

Degree Page: B.A. Music

Audition Requirements:

  1. One (1) complete, multi-movement work (concerto, sonata, or suite) from any historical period.
  2. One (1) lyrical or one technical etude.
  3. All Major and Harmonic Minor scales, in one (1) or two (2) octaves at 76 bpm or faster (eighth-sixteenth pattern). Be able to demonstrate the upper and lower extremities of your range.

Please see below for recommended repertoire.

Degree Page: B.M. Music Education

Audition Requirements:

  1. One (1) complete, multi-movement work (concerto, sonata, or suite) from any historical period.
  2. One (1) lyrical or one technical etude.
  3. All Major and Harmonic Minor scales, in one (1) or two (2) octaves at 76 bpm or faster (eighth-sixteenth pattern). Be able to demonstrate the upper and lower extremities of your range.

Please see below for recommended repertoire.

Interview Requirements:

  1. Speak with a member of our Music Education faculty to discuss any teaching experiences you have had, share any future teaching aspirations, and ask any specific questions you may have about the Music Education degree program. Approximately 10 minutes. 

Degree Page: B.M. Music in Combination with an Outside Field

Audition Requirements:

  1. One (1) complete, multi-movement work (concerto, sonata, or suite) from any historical period.
  2. One (1) lyrical or one technical etude.
  3. All Major and Harmonic Minor scales, in one (1) or two (2) octaves at 76 bpm or faster (eighth-sixteenth pattern). Be able to demonstrate the upper and lower extremities of your range.

Please see below for recommended repertoire.

Degree Page: B.M. Performance

Audition Requirements:

  1. One (1) complete, multi-movement work (concerto, sonata, or suite) from any historical period.
  2. One (1) lyrical or one technical etude.
  3. All Major and Harmonic Minor scales, in one (1) or two (2) octaves at 76 bpm or faster (eighth-sixteenth pattern). Be able to demonstrate the upper and lower extremities of your range.

Please see below for recommended repertoire.

Degree Page: B.M. Music Education & Performance

Audition Requirements:

  1. One (1) complete, multi-movement work (concerto, sonata, or suite) from any historical period.
  2. One (1) lyrical or one technical etude.
  3. All Major and Harmonic Minor scales, in one (1) or two (2) octaves at 76 bpm or faster (eighth-sixteenth pattern). Be able to demonstrate the upper and lower extremities of your range.

​​​​​Please see below for recommended repertoire.

Interview Requirements:

  1. Speak with a member of our Music Education faculty to discuss any teaching experiences you have had, share any future teaching aspirations, and ask any specific questions you may have about the Music Education degree program. Approximately 10 minutes. 

Degree Page: B.M. Sound Recording Technology

Pre-screen Requirements:

  1. Two (2) pieces of contrasting styles.
  2. Three (3) scales and arpeggios of your choosing.

Audition Requirements:

  1. One (1) complete, multi-movement work (concerto, sonata, or suite) from any historical period.
  2. One (1) lyrical or one technical etude.
  3. All Major and Harmonic Minor scales, in one (1) or two (2) octaves at 76 bpm or faster (eighth-sixteenth pattern). Be able to demonstrate the upper and lower extremities of your range.

​​​​​Please see below for recommended repertoire.

Interview Requirements:

  1. Meet with members of the SRT faculty, practice critical listening skills, and discuss your background in audio engineering thus far. Approximately 20 minutes.

Program Page: Music Minor

Audition Requirements:

  1. One (1) complete, multi-movement work (concerto, sonata, or suite) from any historical period.
  2. One (1) lyrical or one technical etude.
  3. All Major and Harmonic Minor scales, in one (1) or two (2) octaves at 76 bpm or faster (eighth-sixteenth pattern). Be able to demonstrate the upper and lower extremities of your range.

​​​​​Please see below for recommended repertoire.

Recommended Repertoire

  • Barat: Andante and Allegro
  • Barat: Introduction and Dance
  • Bellstedt: Napoli Variations
  • Capuzzi/Catelinet: Andante & Rondo
  • Clinard: Sonata for Unaccompanied Euphonium or Trombone
  • Curnow: Rhapsody for Euphonium
  • De Luca: Beautiful Colorado
  • Guilmant: Morceau Symphonique
  • Haddad: Suite for Baritone
  • Marcello: Sonata in F Major
  • Mozart: Concerto for Bassoon - K191 (any two (2) movements)
  • Other pieces may be allowed with prior approval. Please see the Music Performance Faculty page for contact information.
  • Rochut/Bordogni: Melodius Etudes for Trombone/Euphonium (#1-15)
  • Tyrell: 40 Progressive Studies for Trombone/Euphonium