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Brass - Keyboard - Percussion - Strings - Voice - Woodwind
- be prepared to play two works, from two different periods
- for pianists, at least one of these pieces must be played from memory
- be prepared to play at least one major scale
- you may be asked to sight-read some music if this is comfortable for you
If you have any questions that have not been answered in this material, please do not hesitate to call the Pittsburg State University Music Office at 620-235-4466.
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All percussion players should be prepared to play in at least two of the following areas. In addition, possible sight-reading may be requested if desired by the audition committee.
Snare Drum-single stroke roll, double stroke roll, multiple bounce roll, 5-stroke roll, flams, drags and paradiddles; a solo or etude
Mallets-(xylophone, marimba or vibraphone; 2, 3 or 4 mallets): chromatic scale, a few major scales in up to 3 sharps or 3 flats (keys of C, F, Bb, Eb, G, D and A); a solo or etude
Timpani-(2, 3, or 4 drums): basic tuning (fourths, fifths and octaves), a solo or etude
We do not listen to auditions on drum set. These auditions occur when auditioning for the jazz ensembles and/or pep bands.
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- be prepared to play examples of two contrasting styles drawn from etudes or solos
- memorization is not required
- an accompanist is not necessary
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- be prepared to sing one or (preferably) two solos
- if singing two, they should be in contrasting styles
- memorization is encouraged but not required
- an accompanist will be provided for you; please bring an extra copy of the music
- you are also welcome to bring your own accompanist if you prefer to do that
- one of our professors may ask you to sing some exercises to learn more about your
voice, but you will not be asked to sight-read any music
If you have any questions that have not been answered in this material, please do not hesitate to call the Pittsburg State University Music Office at 620-235-4466.
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All woodwind and brass players should be prepared to play:
- a few major scales up through 3 sharps and 3 flats (keys of C, F, Bb, Eb, G, D, and A)
- a full range chromatic scale ascending and descending
- a couple of short excerpts from a solo or etude (an accompanist is not necessary). One should be at a faster tempo to display the student's technical ability and the other at a slower tempo to display the student's musicality. Playing a part of your band music should only be done in extreme circumstances. **
- possible sight-reading if desired by the audition committee
** It is suggested that you ask your band director or private teacher for help in deciding what solos or etudes would be appropriate for this process.
If you have any questions that have not been answered in this material, please do not hesitate to call the Pittsburg State University Band Office at 620-235-4070.
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