Brass and Woodwind Auditions

All instrumentalists seeking entrance into the music program and/or scholarship monies must perform the following:

  • Major, harmonic minor, and chromatic scales demonstrating the full range of the instrument.
  • Two contrasting repertoire pieces demonstrating lyrical playing and technical proficiency. Repertoire for an audition may include studies, etudes, and sonata or concerto literature, classical in nature. Sample repertoire is that of state solo and ensemble competitions. 
  • Sight-reading

Please Note: Accompaniments are not required.

Auditions are only ten minutes in length, so choose repertoire accordingly. It is strongly recommended that students prepare for the audition under the guidance of a high school music director or private teacher.


RECORDED AUDITIONS
Students for whom performing an on-campus audition is prohibitive (for example international students) may request to submit their video auditions via the internet or on a high quality DVD (no audio recordings permitted). Please send your requests to: music@cornerstone.edu

AUDITION ACCOMPANISTS
No pre-recorded accompaniments are accepted except where expressly stated above. Applicants requiring an accompanist are strongly encouraged to bring their own; however, a staff accompanist is available upon request. Applicants requesting a staff accompanist must include photocopies of their audition selections and a staff accompanist fee of $10.00 (personal checks only) with the audition application form. Applicants have an opportunity to rehearse with the staff accompanist prior to the audition.