Music Department

B.A. Musical Studies Auditions
bass player

Auditions for all B.A. programs are by CD recording only. Applicants must submit an audition recording with their Music Department application.

Although all performance auditions for the B.A. music degree are by CD recording only, on-campus placement tests in music theory, aural skills, and piano proficiency are required. Please select a test date from the application.

Audition Requirements for all instruments including electric guitar and electric bass (except voice and percussion):

  1. Perform the following major scales: C major, G major, D major, F major, B-flat major. (Keyboard players must perform with two hands simultaneously.)
  2. Perform a prepared piece in any style.

Audition Requirements for voice:

  1. Sing a one-octave scale
  2. Perform a prepared piece in any style

Audition Requirements for percussion:

  1. Demonstrate single, double, and closed rolls on snare drum
  2. Perform a prepared piece in any style