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A solo audition is required
for admission into performance
ensembles and for consideration
for participation grants and
music scholarships. We encourage
you to consult with your music
teacher in selecting good literature
that you can perform well. Something
you have performed for music
festivals would be appropriate.
The purpose of the audition is
to determine current abilities
and the potential for success
in the performance organization.
We look for pitch accuracy, correct
and steady rhythm, the ability
to make expressive musical statements
and disciplined work habits.
The audition includes sight-reading
and pitch retention.
Since Missouri Western has an
open door admissions policy,
all students are allowed to enter
and audition. If a student elects
to become a music major, specific
performance requirements must
be successfully completed on
the applied levels in the major
area of study in order to continue
the program. All students seeking
education degrees must have an
ACT score of 22 in order to be
admitted into junior and senior
teaching experiences.
Brass, Woodwinds,
and Percussion
Performers on these instruments
should prepare contrasting passages
of music which will display their
tone quality and technique. Auditioners
are encouraged to audition on
solos used for the District or
State solo and ensemble contest
or music used to audition for
all district or all state bands.
These solos and etudes will display
your mastery of your instrument.
Piano accompaniment is optional.
Auditioners will also be asked
to perform major scales and sight
read.
We encourage brass and woodwind
auditioners to visit our campus
on a Monday or Wednesday. Visiting
on one of these days will allow
you to attend a rehearsal of
the Western Symphonic Winds or
the MWSU Jazz Ensemble to gain
first hand experience with our
current students and organizations.
Percussionists may wish to audition
on a Tuesday or Thursday so they
can experience the Percussion
Ensemble rehearsal that occurs
on those days.
Percussionists will want to
display their expertise on a
variety of percussion instruments.
We typically like to hear snare
drum, mallets, timpani, and drum
set in our percussion auditions.
Keyboard
Pianists should be prepared
to audition with a minimum of
two memorized solos of contrasting
styles. They will be asked to
demonstrate their current level
of technique with scales, arpeggios
and etudes and will sightread
two short compositions.
Organists should be prepared
to audition with a minimum of
two preferably memorized solos
of contrasting styles. They will
be asked to demonstrate their
current level of technique with
manual and pedal studies and
will sightread two short compositions
and a hymn.
Strings
Scales
up to 4 flats & 4
sharps - contest piece or other
prepared literature - sight-reading.
Voice
Perform two solos from
memory, at least one of which must
be in English. Both solos must
have piano accompaniment. An accompanist
can be provided, if requested,
when making an audition appointment.
It is preferred that selections
be chosen from the Art Song or
Aria repertoire.
Getting to the Fine Arts Building:
Campus
Map
Directions
to the MWSU Campus
For more audition information,
you may contact:
Nadyne
Justin, Music Department Secretary
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