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Undergraduate Viola Auditions

Christine Rutledge works with a student.

For general information and to register for an audition, please see Undergraduate Auditions.

Application requirements:

Please prepare 20 minutes of audition material. Memorization not required. 

  1. 1 major and 1 minor scale in 3-octaves; Quarter note = 60. Eighth notes, slurring four notes at a time
  2. 1 etude from the standard viola etude repertoire. Can include those by Mazas, Kreutzer, Dont, Campagnoli, Bruni, Uhl, Lillian Fuchs
  3. 1 or 2 movements from Bach's Cello Suites or the Sonatas & Partitas for solo violin
  4. 1 or 2 movements from a concerto and/or solo work (scored with piano or solo viola) that clearly represent(s) the current level of your playing

All questions regarding repertoire and audition requirements can be directed to Christine Rutledge for approval.

Note: It is important that the applicant select repertoire that clearly represents his/her ability level. Please contact Professor Christine Rutledge for specific details if needed.