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Author: TwrlGrl2004
Date: 2002-09-24 22:23
Do you have any recommedations on clarinet solos for college auditions? I would like to play a good solo, but not one that everyone and their brother plays for college auditions.
Thanks again,
TwrlGrl2004
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Author: Jim E.
Date: 2002-09-25 04:35
One assumes you are looking to major in music with the clarinet as your major instrument. My son went through this process last year and is a fresman clarinet major at West Chester U. in PA. In our experience each school has its own list of acceptable solos and etudes from which to choose. Most but not all of the 6 schools at which he auditioned had the Mozart K622 (Mvts 1 or 3) on their lists. Also some wanted the Rose Etudes, but there were exceptions. Most also provided a sight reading piece. He auditioned on the Mozart and the Ribaud (which conviently was the all state solo here in NJ last year.) Some schools also give theory and ear training tests and may audition on voice and piano. West Chester did all of this.
One of the responders to your above post suggested that you do internet searches on the long list of schools you mentioned. Do so! Most schools use their name or initials and .edu as their URL. (ie. Rowan.edu or wcupa.edu) Even easier, do a Google search. Your High School guidance dept. or library has many resources on schools, and the trained personnel to help you use them. Take advantage of the resources available to you.
I know of none of the schools on your list (probably because I live on the East coast!) but from the names I am guessing that they are mostly fairly small religous colleges. My experience tells me that this type of school (I did grad work at Drew U. a Methodist school) usually does not offer much in instrumental music. You may well want to broaden your list to include some state schools.
Don't waste time, you will need to apply in late Nov or Dec and audition "season" runs from mid Jan through mid March. Also, some schools offer scholarships from the audition results but may limit this to the early audition sessions, so it can pay to audition early. West Chester gave him his acceptance in an exit interview right after the audition. The others notified him within 2 weeks.
Enjoy the process and good luck!
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Author: diz
Date: 2002-09-26 02:26
Jim
Where abouts in Plesantville do you live?
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