Graduate Horn Auditions
Horn Audition Day
- February 16
Application and Audition Registration
Please see Graduate Admission for School of Music application and audition registration information
Candidates interested in a Teaching Assistantship will have an interview with Dr. Ambrose, in addition to the performance audition. The interview and audition will be scheduled once the candidate submits an application.
Prescreening
No prescreening required
Preparation Requirements
Auditionees are requested to bring four copies of their prepared pieces.
Time Requirement
Master of Music in Horn Performance:
- Candidates should prepare a 20 minute audition of music which showcases their best playing.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Horn Performance:
- Candidates should prepare a 30 minute audition of music which showcases their best playing.
Accompaniment
No accompaniment required
Technical Requirements
No technical requirements
Required Repertoire
Master of Music in Horn Performance:
- A complete Concerto or Sonata from the standard repertoire
- One unaccompanied piece for solo horn, or an etude of similar substance
- Five orchestral excerpts from the standard repertoire, including:
- Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5, movement 2, mm. 9-28, horn 1
- Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel’s Lustige Streiche, opening to rehearsal 1, horn 1
Doctor of Musical Arts in Horn Performance:
- Two complete solo works from the standard repertoire.
- One substantial unaccompanied piece for solo horn
- Eight orchestral excerpts from the standard repertoire, including:
- Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5, mvt. 1, rehearsal 17-21, horn 1
- Strauss, Ein Heldenleben, opening to rehearsal 5, horn 1
- Strauss, Till Eulenspiegel, opening to rehearsal 1, horn 1
- Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 5, mvt. 2, mm. 9-28, horn 1
- Wagner, Siegfried’s Rhine Journey, short call
Judging Criteria
- Tone Quality
- Musicianship
- Overall Control
- Competency
- Technique
Unfortunately, due to the nature of the audition and number of applicants, we will not be able to provide individual comments. All decisions made will be final.
FAQ
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When will I hear about my results?
- You will be notified via formal letter about your audition results in early March
Contact Information
Allison Bierman, Admissions Counselor
(319) 335-3994