Oboe Audition Requirements

Select the degree you are interested in to review the audition requirements and additional degree information.

Degree Page: Composition (B.M.)

Additional Application Requirements:

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


Audition Requirements:

  1. Two (2) prepared solo pieces in contrasting styles.
  2. Major or harmonic minor scales.


NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.


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: Music (B.A.)

Audition Requirements:

  1. Two (2) prepared solo pieces in contrasting styles.
  2. Major or harmonic minor scales.


NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.

Degree Page: Music Education (B.M.)

Audition Requirements:

  1. Two (2) prepared solo pieces in contrasting styles.
  2. Major or harmonic minor scales.


NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.

Degree Page: Music Education and Performance (B.M.)

Audition Requirements:

  1. One (1) complete major work -- a concerto, sonata, or suite.
  2. Two (2) smaller works (or movements from a major work) of a contrasting style.
  3. Major and harmonic minor scales.


NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.

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

Audition Requirements:

  1. Two (2) prepared solo pieces in contrasting styles.
  2. Major or harmonic minor scales.


NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.

Degree Page: Performance (B.M.)

  1. One (1) complete major work -- a concerto, sonata, or suite.
  2. Two (2) smaller works (or movements from a major work) of a contrasting style.
  3. Major and harmonic minor scales.


NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.

Degree Page: Sound Recording Technology (B.M.)

Pre-screen Requirements:

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


Audition Requirements:

  1. Two (2) prepared solo pieces in contrasting styles.
  2. Major or harmonic minor scales.


NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.


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.

Degree Page: Music Minor

Audition Requirements:

  1. Two (2) prepared solo pieces in contrasting styles.
  2. Major or harmonic minor scales.


NOTE: Auditions for the Music Minor take place once a student is enrolled at Ithaca College. Please reach out to mtd@ithaca.edu to inquire about an audition date.

NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.

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