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Music
Auditions
Audition Guidelines
Auditions will be held on The College of Idaho campus in the Langroise Center for the Performing and Fine Arts. Scholarship consideration in the music program will be based on musical preparation, tone quality, stage presence, musicianship, and potential for further growth. Students should demonstrate an openness to learning, an interest in growing, and a desire to attend The College of Idaho.
Audition Dates (for entry Fall 2011)
November 13, 2010 & February 12, 2011 & March 12, 2011
General Guidelines
You may bring an accompanist or one will be furnished for you.
Bring a brief resume with you that clearly lists:
- number of years of musical training (vocal and/or instrumental)
- names of teachers with whom you have studied
- solo literature you have studied
- statement describing your musical interests and goals
Scheduling a Music Audition
You may submit a request online or call the Music Department at (208) 459-5275 to schedule your personal audition appointment or e-mail Evonne Earl, Fine Arts Academic Assistant at eearl@collegeofidaho.edu. Taped auditions will be accepted in certain circumstances, but it is always better to perform a live audition if possible. Please remember that scholarships are awarded early in the year, so an early audition application is in your best interest.
Specific Guidelines For:
VOICE
Students should prepare two art songs or arias of contrasting styles, tempos, or languages. Both songs may be sung in English and one of the songs may be from the folk or musical theatre genre.
PIANO
Prepare two compositions from contrasting periods, one performed from memory.
INSTRUMENTAL
(Winds, Percussion, Strings) Play two etudes or solos from the standard literature7 that demonstrate technical ability and musicianship. Percussionists will be asked to play several rudiments on the snare drum. String students should have a three-octave major scale ready to demonstrate intonation and tone quality.
Tips for a Successful Audition
- Complete all of the audition requirements
- Perform your works for others before you audition -- Practice performing for others. You should especially seek honest feedback from music teachers.
- Come prepared to perform as a soloist or with an accompanist. If you don't have an accompanist one will be provided for you at your audition. Please do not bring a CD as your accompanist, as this reflects poorly on your musicianship.
- Introduce yourself and the pieces that you will perform.
- Dress professionally. The way you dress reveals your attitude about music andperformance. If you want to be taken seriously in your audition then you need to dress accordingly.
- Promote yourself. After your performance you will have an opportunity to talk with the faculty. Take this opportunity to persuade the faculty that you are worthy of a scholarship and that you have great potential.
- Write professionally. In your written correspondence with the department, such as e-mail, use correct grammar and punctuation. Sloppy, error-filled writing reflects poorly on your ability to succeed in an academic setting.
- Don't Panic. If you make mistakes keep trying. In your audition you will be judged partially on your ability to adapt and on your potential.
Contacts:
Dr. Mari Jo Tynon - Department Chair, Voice and Opera
mjtynon@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5249
Dr. Paul Moulton - Music History, Music Education
pmoulton@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5217
Dr. Lisa Derry - Theory/Composition, Technology (On sabbatical leave)
lderry@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5520
Mr. Sean Rogers - Choral Activities
smrogers@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5607
Mr. David Johnson - Viola, Langroise Trio
dwjohnson@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5821
Dr. Marianne Saunders - Voice, Choir, Jazz
msaunders@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5877
Mr. Samuel Smith - Cello, Langroise Trio
swsmith@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5428
Mr. Geoffrey Trabichoff - Violin, Langroise Trio
gtrabichoff@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5812
Evonne Earl, Academic Assistant
eearl@collegeofidaho.edu
(208) 459-5275