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Audition using the following material. If you cannot attend the live auditions, upload a recording to YouTube and include it in your application in SOMIS.

Technique

1. Scales: Perform all major scales in two octaves (within the normal range of the instrument) in sixteenth notes at a tempo of ♩= 96 m.m. or faster.
2. Sight-reading (for those performing live auditions).

Repertoire

1. Two contrasting solos or solo movements, to demonstrate:
   
   • Technical facility: a technical movement or piece to demonstrate an advanced command of technical skills such as range, slide technique, rapid articulation, and flexibility.
   • Lyricism: a contrasting lyrical movement or piece to demonstrate an advanced command of musicality, expressiveness, and legato.
2. If you are interested in the Jazz Studies program, be prepared to play the following:
   
   • The head from a traditional jazz tune (Charlie Parker Omnibook, Traditional Bebop Heads, or a comparable source may be used).
   • A lead chart from a big band tune. Range is not as important as an appropriate style.
   • A solo demonstrating your improvisation skills. Please provide a play-along CD. You may use your stereo.

*Suggested audition pieces include Guilmant, Morceau Symphonique; Barat, Andante et Allegro; Rimsky-Korsakov, Concerto; Saint-Saens, Cavatine; Galliard, Sonata No. 1; Marcello, Sonata in A Minor; David, Concerto; Serocki, Sonatina.