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AUDITION REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

Piano instruction

PIANO


Undergraduate

The candidate must prepare 2 – 3 contrasting selections from the piano repertoire. A movement of a classical sonata is recommended. Audition repertoire must be memorized and played in their entirety. There will be a short sightreading component following the performance of audition repertoire.


Graduate Degrees/Artist Diploma/Performer’s Certificate

The candidate must prepare a minimum of three contrasting selections, at least 30 minutes in length. One of these selections must be the first movement of a Classical sonata. Audition repertoire must be memorized and played in their entirety. A major ensemble piece (ie. 1st movement of a Beethoven or Brahms string sonata) may be performed with prior approval. There will be a short sightreading component following the performance of audition repertoire. The Master of Music degree requires a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance.