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Author: Amber
Date: 2000-07-28 17:35
Ok, after a lot of research nd talking with my teacher, I have decided to prepare Weber's Concertino on Bb for my college auditions. All of them have this peice on their pre-approved lists, so I feel comfortable with my decision. But I was wonder, besides scales and sight-reading, is that all I need? Do I need to have two prepared pieces or do they give a ten minute space in which you fill with whatever piece for howeverlong it takes? Grrr, so much to think about.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2000-07-28 19:55
Amber, it really, really depends on the college/university/conservatory! I think we mentioned before that you need to carefully check the requirements and be prepared <b>to the letter</b>! Some require a repertoire list and expect you to be able to play any within your repertoire list if they ask. Some will ask you to play orchestral excerpts. Each can be different. many ask for a contrasting or 20th century piece. If any of the schools you're apply to (or think you may apply) has this requirement - make sure you start thinking about what you're going to play now. If there's a chance you'll apply to that school, you don't want to have to say "forget about it - I don't have the audition material ready"!
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2000-07-28 20:07
A follow-up:
Just to show some differences in the requirements, here's the New England Conservatory requirements for undergrad:
Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon
Two contrasting movements of a sonata, concerto, or concert piece of moderate difficulty
A contemporary work of moderate difficulty, preferably with mixed meter
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At Cleveland Inst. of Music:
Clarinet
a) All major and minor scales and arpeggios.
b) Mozart Clarinet Concerto.
c) Solo passages from Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol.
d) Solo piece selected by the student.
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University of Michigan:
Clarinet. Prepare a minimum of two compositions of your choice from the basic repertoire representing different styles, and two etudes showing legato style and articulation. In the case of compositions with several movements, it may not be necessary to play the complete work. An accompanist is neither provided nor necessary. When auditioning in Ann Arbor, you may be asked to sight-read.
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