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Admissions Requirements
All students wishing to major in music must apply to Rowan University and to the Department of Music. The information listed below is all pertaining to the Department of Music application.
Information regarding admissions to Rowan University can be found here.
Department of Music Audition Information
Students applying for admission to the Music Department (Undergraduate and Graduate) must demonstrate, by audition, an outstanding level of performance on their instrument or voice. Students must register online for an audition date. Register Now!
Once you register for your audition date, please allow 2-3 weeks for your audition confirmation package to arrive by mail from your academic department. It is strongly recommended that all students appear on campus to audition. If you are unable to appear on campus, please contact music@rowan.edu or call 856.256.4651 for additional information.
Undergraduate Audition Requirements
Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium-Baritone, Tuba)
Composition
Guitar
Jazz Studies
Keyboard (Organ, Piano)
Percussion
Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Harp)
Voice
Winds (Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone)
Graduate Audition Requirements
Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium-Baritone, Tuba)
Composition
Conducting (Choral, Orchestral, Winds)
Guitar
Jazz Studies
Keyboard (Organ, Piano)
Percussion
Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass)
Voice
Winds (Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone)
Undergraduate Audition Requirements
BRASS
**The following repertory lists are of suggested audition material. The Brass Faculty does not expect to hear all of these works in an audition. Please pick two or three contrasting pieces or substitute works of similar musical standard and difficulty. If you have further questions please contact us. We can help.
- Trumpet
Studies: Arban-“Characteristic Studies” from Complete Conservatory Method, Bordogni 24 Vocalises, Bousquet-36 Celebrated Studies (also appears in the Saint Jacome Method).
Solos: Concerti by Haydn, Hummel, or Bohme: Sonatas by Hindemith, Kennan, or Stevens; Works by Bozza- Badinage, Caprice or Rustiques; Any coronet solo by H. L. Clarke or J.B. Arban. Any of the NJ, NY, PA, DE All-State High School Solos.
- Trombone
Studies: Rochut-Melodious Etudes, Mantia-Trombone Virtuoso or Blazevich-Clef Studies.
Solos: Galliard-Sonatas, Berlioz- Recitative and Prayer. Any of the NJ, NY, PA, DE All-State Solos.
- French Horn
Studies: One or two Etudes from Kopprasch-60 Studies for Horn, Book Solo: Mozart-Concerto No. 3, Mvt. I AND one contrasting piece of your choice
- Euphonium-Baritone Horn
Please prepare one study and one contrasting solo.
Studies: Rochert-Melodious Etudes-Book I, Tyrrell-40 Progressive Studies for Trombone, or Arban- Characteristic Studies.
Solos: Barat- Introduction and Dance, Bellstedt- Napoli, De Luca- Beautiful Colorado, Capuzzo-Andante et Rondo (arr. Catelinet), Curnow- Rhapsody for Euphonium, Guilmant- Morceau Symphonique, or similar-level solo.
- Tuba
Studies: Rochert-Melodious Etudes-Book I or Tyrrell-40 Advanced Studies (arr. Jacobs).
Solos: Capuzzi-Andante and Rondo (arr. Catelinet), Marcello-Sonata No. 1 or Sonata No.
COMPOSITION
AUDITION PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING WORKS
Send copies of three original works and CD recording of performances. Works submitted should indicate competence in notation procedure; forms employed should demonstrate a variety of performance mediums and a familiarity with contemporary techniques of expression.
GUITAR
Demonstrations of scales and arpeggios. If the prepared audition piece does not sufficiently demonstrate these areas, then material from Andres Segovia’s Major & Minor Diatonic Scales, published by Columbia and Mauro Giuliani’s 120 Daily Studies can be used.
Demonstration of music reading ability. (Material will be supplied at the audition)
A memorized piece from the repertoire of the classical guitar, played using the appropriate technique, of about five minutes duration.
KEYBOARD
PERCUSSION
STRINGS
- Violin
For applicants for the Bachelor of Arts degree:
- Technique: All major/minor scales and arpeggios in two octaves, vibrato and basic bowing techniques including tone production, detache, martele and spiccato. Scale books by Hrimaly or Galamian.
- Studies: Etudes by Mazas, Wolfhart, Whistler and Sevcik. Doublestops by Trott.
- Solos: Concertos by Accolay, Vivaldi, Tartini, Nardini or Bach. Sonatas by Handel, Corelli, Tartini and LeClair.
For applicants for the Music Education degree:
- Technique: Major and minor scales in three octaves, advanced bowing techniques and double-stopping in thirds and octaves. Bowing studies in spiccato, sautille and loure; development of shifting and bowing skills together with technical variations for style periods.
- Studies: Etudes by Kreutzer, Fiorillo, Dont, Sevcik and scales by Hrimaly or Galamian. Double-stops by Trott, Flesch, Sevcik or Schradieck.
- Solos: Sonatas by Handel, Corelli, Mozart of Haydy. Concertos by DeBeriot, Spohr, Bach, Tartini, Mozart and Haydn.
For applicants for the Performance Degree:
- Technique: Same as for music education.
- Studies: Same as for music education plus etudes by Gavinies.
- Solos: Unaccompanied sonatas and partitas by Bach, Prokofiev, unaccompanied sonata, concertos by Mozart, Vieuxtemps (Nos. 4 and 5), Kabalevsky, Vaughn, Williams, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saens (No. 3). Concert pieces by Kreisler, Sarasate and Wieniawski.
- Viola
All major/minor scales and arpeggios.
Studies: Mazas-Special Studies, Kayser-36 Studies Etudes by Fiorillo, Rode or Kreutzer.
Solos: Mozart Sonatina, Handel Concerto, Handel Sonata (first and second movements), or selections from Doktor-Solos for the Viola Player.
- Cello
All major/minor scales and arpeggios.
Studies: Golterman-Concerto No. IV and Schroeder-Etudes, Vol I & II
Solos: Vivaldi-Sonatas, Ploch-Concerto in G, Marcello-Sonatas
- String Bass
Scales: All major and natural minor scales two octaves. Scales should be played with eighth notes at quarter note equals 100 beats per minute playing one, two and four notes per bow.
Studies: 1 etude chosen from the following: Simandl; 30 Etudes, Storch-Hrabe 57 Studies. (Applicant may choose a different etude of similar difficulty such as Bille, Kreutzer, Kayser).
Solos: 2 contrasting movements of a baroque sonata or other solo of similar difficulty such as Vivaldi Sonata #3 in A Minor, Marcello Sonata #5 in C Major, Gardoni Suite in Classical Style.
- Harp
Etude: Choose one etude from Pozzoli, "Studies of Medium Difficulty" (#5, #7, #10, #11, or #14), or Bach-Grandjany, "Etudes for Harp"
Solos: Choose one of the following: Sonata in C Minor (first movement), by Dussek, Theme and Variations, by Hadyn (arr. Salzedo), Theme and Variations, by Handel, Passacaille, by Handel (arr. Beon), Song in the Night, by Salzedo, First Arabesque, by Debussy, Vers La Source, by Tournier (or substitute a solo from the standard repertoire of equal or greater difficulty)
VOICE
- Voice
Applicants for the Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance must sing three pieces. At least one must be in a foreign language.*
Applicants for the Bachelor of Music Education-Vocal, Bachelor of Arts, and Music Minor must sing two pieces. At least one must be in a foreign language.*
*While several opportunities for singing Musical Theater exist within the performance experiences offered at the university, Musical Theatre repertoire is not acceptable for the audition.
Vocal Jazz Majors should prepare one classical piece and one Jazz standard to sing for the vocal faculty. This is in addition to your audition for the jazz faculty.
All applicants will be expected to execute the above from memory with poise, good pitch, proper breathing, phrasing, and above all, demonstrate an expressive musicianship. An accompanist is provided for the audition.
WINDS
- Bassoon
All Major scales
Two contrasting etudes from either Milde Concert Studies and/or Weissenborn 50 Advanced Studies
One of the following solo pieces (or equivalent to the following):
1. Telemann Sonata in F minor.
2. Mozart Concerto in Bb major, K 191 ( movements 1 and 2)
3. Bourdeau Premier Solo
Sight Reading
- Clarinet
Applicants are required to prepare the following (applicants must audition on the B-flat soprano clarinet and/or on the A clarinet if necessary; auditioning on other utility clarinets are not necessary but optional):
- Major and minor (harmonic or melodic) scales (Ed. Majors: four sharps and four flats; Performance Majors: all) and chromatic scales in slur and tonguing from memory.
- Two contrasting etudes from Rose 32 Etudes or 40 Etudes.
- One of the following (or the equivalent to the following):
- Mozart Concerto in A major, K. 622 (1st or 3rd mvt; 2nd mvt)
- Weber Concertino, Op. 26
- Two contrasting orchestral excerpts of the applicant's choice (optional).
- Sight-reading
- Flute
Scales:
Majors up to 7 sharps and 7 flats, 2 octaves (3 octaves on C major )
Minors: A Minor, and minors up to 3 flats and 3 sharps (2 octaves) , all three forms
All scales to be played in quarter note =100
Etudes:
Two contrasting etudes from Cavally "Melodious and Progressive Studies," Vol. 1, or Andersen "24 Studies" op.33 or equivalent.
Pieces :
One Baroque sonata, all movements (example: any sonata by Handel, JS Bach,Vivaldi, Marcello, Vinci, Telemann, Locatelli, Platti, etc.)
PLUS
One selection from the following (or equivalent) :
Mozart "Concerto in G Major"
Hindemith "Sonate"
Poulenc "Sonata"
Chaminade "Concertino"
Enesco "Cantabile et Presto"
Faure "Fantasie"
Questions? Contact Dr. Tomasone, tomasone@rowan.edu
- Oboe
Solos: Choice of: Marcello concerto in C Minor, Handel Sonatas I, II, or III, Hindemith Sonata
Studies: Vade-Mecum or Barrett Book (two prepared exercises)
Major Scales
Show some reed-making ability
- Saxophone
Major scales in all 12 keys, preferably played on the full range of the saxophone starting on the tonic up to the highest note on the instrument (F or F# above the staff), down to the lowest note on the instrument (B or Bb below the staff), and then up again, ending on the tonic. Tempo should be at least =60M.M. slurred 16th notes.
Scales may also be played in the All State audition format with a legato tongue. F#, G, A and Ab scales may be played one octave but all others are to be played two octaves. (See minor scales for form). Tempo should be at least =80M.M.
Minor scales in all 12 keys. All three forms, natural, harmonic and melodic minor are to be played with a legato tongue in the All State format at =60M.M.
A chromatic scale slurred, played over the full range of the instrument from low Bb to high F or F# and back down to low Bb. Suggested tempo = 60M.M.
Major Triad Arpeggios slurred in 8th note triplets 1 octave for F#, G and Ab, 2 octaves for all other keys. Suggested tempo =60M.M.
Any etude from one of the following studies or a study of comparable difficulty: 27 Melodic and Rhythmic Etudes by J. L. Small, 27 Virtuoso Studies by Bassi, 48 Famous Studies by W. Ferling.
Any solo from New Jersey All State auditions for alto, tenor or baritone saxophone, or any solo from the classical saxophone literature of equal or greater difficulty.
JAZZ STUDIES
- Additional Audition Requirements for those intending to be Jazz Majors or Jazz Education Majors (Jazz Ed; K-12 Certification)
All applicants for the Jazz Major at Rowan University must:
- Play all major, mixolydian and dorian scales ascending and descending.
- Improvise to an F blues. Medium swing tempo.
- Play Charlie Parker’s Donna Lee. It can be read, but it must be played start to finish without stopping.
- Play the melody and improvise to Duke Ellingtons’ Take the “A” Train (in concert C).
- Sight read a given piece of music.
- Prepare and perform an audition for the classical faculty following the guidelines for the classical audition.
If you have questions about the jazz portion of the audition, please call Denis DiBlasio, Coordinator of Jazz Studies & Composition, (856) 256-4500, ext. 3528
Graduate Audition Requirements
BRASS
- Trumpet
- Solos: Choose two (2) from the following: Haydn Concerto; Telemann Concerto in D; Hummel Concerto; Hindemith Sonata; Kennan Sonata
- Transposition: Must demonstrate the ability to transpose for trumpet in A, F, Eb, and D
- Etudes: Choose two (2) contrasting etudes from Arban, Bitsch, Brandt, Charlier,Chavanne, or Reynolds
- Four (4) standard and contrasting orchestral excerpts (i.e. Ravel, Beethoven, Mahler, Stravinsky, Respighi, Bizet, Mussorgsky, etc).
- Scales: All Major and Minor scales (3 forms)
- Arpeggios: Major, minor, and diminished
- French Horn
- Concerto: Mvt. 1 from Mozart Horn Concerto No. 2 or No. 4, AND a movement from Strauss Horn Concerto No. 1, No. 2, OR Gliere Horn Concerto
- A complete sonata of applicant’s choice
- A Verne Reynolds etude of choice
- Excerpts: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 (Mvt. II-horn solo); Beethoven
- Symphony No. 9 (4th horn solo); Rossini La Gazza Ladra (horn solo)
- AND one (1) excerpt of choice
- All major and minor scales, 2 octaves with arpeggios
- Trombone
- Bordogni/Rochut etude
- Baroque: Sonata or Concerto
- 20th Century Concerto
- Four (4) Orchestral Excerpts
- Tuba/Euphonium
- All Major and minor scales
- Two (2) etudes showing technical and musical excellence
- One (1) major solo
- Four (4) standard orchestral excerpts
COMPOSITION
AUDITION PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING WORKS
Send copies of three original works and CD recording of performances. Works submitted should indicate competence in notation procedure; forms employed should demonstrate a variety of performance mediums and a familiarity with contemporary techniques of expression.
CONDUCTING
Preliminary Audition
- Provide a link or multiple links to unlisted YouTube clips which total twenty (20) minutes of conducting and/or rehearsal. Conductor must be seen from the front, framed from head to waist. Ensemble need not be large.
- Submit a repertoire list of choral works conducted.
Live Audition*
- Qualified candidates will be invited to rehearse a university choral ensemble aspart of their audition. Repertoire materials will be provided by the Director ofChoral Activities prior to the audition.
- Interview with conducting faculty
- Demonstrate piano/vocal skills
Preliminary Audition
- Conducting videotape or DVD: Conductor must be seen from the front, framed from head to waist. Ensemble need not be large. Recording should consist of 3-4 excerpts of contrasting standard repertoire, demonstrating a variety of styles and tempi.
- Interview with conducting faculty
- Demonstrate keyboard skills
- Demonstrate major and minor instrument proficiency
- Submit a list of works conducted
Live Audition*
Qualified candidates will be invited to rehearse a university ensemble as part of their audition*.
Prerequisites for Course of Study in conducting:
Demonstrated ability in sight singing
Satisfactory completion of Counterpoint at the Undergraduate level
*Conducting auditions must be scheduled through both the Coordinator of the Graduate
Program in Music as well as the conductor in the area of specialization so a suitable ensemble can be arranged for the audition.
GUITAR
- Classical Guitar
- Demonstration of scales and arpeggios. Any etudes or scales systems can be used.
- Major and minor scales from all keys will be expected.
- Demonstration of music reading ability. (Material will be supplied at the audition and will be commensurate with the Official Examination Repertoire and Studies of the royal Conservatory of Music, Grade 5. (Fredrick Harris Music)
- Memorized piece from each of the following eras: Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century
JAZZ STUDIES
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Drummers, Bassists, Keyboard and Guitarists
Play melody and improvise on two (2) BeBop line tunes chosen from the following:
- Donna Lee (Ab)-JAPA Vol. 6
- Confirmation (F)-JAPA Vol. 6
- Dig (Ab)-JAPA Vol. 7
- Ornithology (G)-JAPA Vol. 6
- Thriving from a Riff (Bb)-JAPA Vol. 6
- Joy Spring (F)-JAPA Vol. 16, 53
Play melody and improvise on two (2) standard tunes chosen from the following:
- All the Things You Are (Ab)-JAPA Vol. 43, 16, 36, 55
- Easy Living (Eb)-JAPA Vol. 22, 52, 59
- In a Mellow Tone (Ab)-JAPA Vol. 48
- Invitation (c minor)-JAPA Vol 34, 59
- Stella by Starlight (Bb)-JAPA Vol. 22, 59, 15
- Fly Me to the Moon (C)-JAPA Vol. 65
Improvise while sight reading chord changes
Perform a tune of your own choice
Must sight-read
Play all major, dorian, and mixolydian scales in two octaves ascending and descending.
In addition to the above, perform a solo piece of your choice.
The performance must include improvisation and chord melody application. ALSO, comp the changes of the selected songs in the following feels: swing, 2, ballad, and bassa nova.
in addition to the above, walk a bass line while sight reading chord changes.
Chosen songs should be played in the following feels: swing, 2, ballad, and bassa nova.
ALSO play an unaccompanied jazz or classical solo.
Must be prepared to play various styles, including swing, bassa nova, funk, ballad with brushes, swing feel with brushes, jazz waltz, and samba.
Must play an unaccompanied improvised solo built around a motif.
Must perform trading of twos, fours, and eights in a small group setting using any songs included in the audition core above.
Must be able to play all major, mixolydian, and dorian minor scales on piano or other tuned mallet instrument.
Must sight read big band music
Must sight read technical studies
Must identify the form (i.e. AABA etc.) of the twelve tunes in the audition core above.
KEYBOARD
one (1) work to be memorized
- Major work from Baroque Era which contains a fugue
- Major Romantic work by Franck, Mendelssohn, or Guilmant
- Composition from the 20th Century (Messiaen recommended)
All works to be memorized
- Prelude and Fugue by J.S. Bach from WTC Books 1 or 2
- Two (2) etudes chosen from Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff or Scriabin
- Complete Classical Sonatas by Mozart, Haydn or Beethoven (excepting Op. 49/Op. 14/Op. 2, No. 1/Op. 54/Op. 79)
- Major Romantic work by Chopin, Brahms, Liszt, Schumann
- 20th Century Composition
PERCUSSION
Students must demonstrate a solid background on the standard percussion instruments by selecting audition repertoire from the following list of choices. Material listed below is merely a recommendation and other recognized graduate level repertoire will certainly be acceptable for audition.
Marimba/xylophone:
- StoutMexican Dances; AbeMichior Dream of The Cherry Blossoms;RosauroConcerto for Marimba; BachUnaccompanied Sonatas and Partitasor Cello Suites
Timpani:
- BeethovenSymphonies 1, 7, and 9; HindemithSymphonicMetamorphosis; StravinskyLe Sacre du Printemps; Elliott Carterselections fromEight Pieces forTimpani.
Snare Drum:
- Delecluse 12 Etudes; Cirone Portraits in Rhythm; Ravel Bolero; Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade and Capricco Espagnol; Prokofiev Lt. Kije; Bartok Concerto for Orchestra.
Cymbals:
- Crashes at assorted volumes and lengths. Tchaikovsky Symphony # 4 finale and Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Tambourine:
- Thumb rolls, shake rolls. Tchaikovsky Trepak from Nutcracker; Dvorak Carnival Overture.
STRINGS
one (1) work to be memorized
- Scales: three (3) octaves in all keys, including octaves and thirds
- Two (2) movements from an unaccompanied Bach partita or sonata
- First movement of a 19th or 20th century concerto
- Two (2) contrasting brilliant concert pieces or etudes
one (1) work to be memorized
- Scales: three (3) octaves in all keys, including octaves and thirds
- Two (2) movements of unaccompanied Bach suite for cello
- First movement of a major concerto or a concert piece by Enesco, Hindemith, Walton or equivalent
- One (1) etude by Dont, Fuchs, Compagnoli, etc.
one (1) work to be memorized
- Three (3) octave scales and arpeggios in all keys
- Two (2) contrasting movements of an unaccompanied Bach suite Etude by Popper
- First movement of a concerto by Lalo, Saint-Saens, or equivalent
- Movement from a solo sonata such as Boccherini in A Major
- Two (2) movements of a Bach unaccompanied cello suite
- 1st Mvt. Of Koussevitsky or Dragonetti Concerti or concerto of similar difficulty
- At least four (4) Orchestral Excerpts including Mahler Symphony No. 1 (2nd
Mvt.) and Beethoven Symphony No. 9. 4th Movement Recitative.
VOICE
All works to be memorized
- Three (3) opera arias , one in each of the three major languages of Italian, French and German
- One Oratorio or Mass aria in any language
- One (1) Advanced German Lied
- One (1) Advanced French Chanson
- One (1)Advanced Art Song in English composed after 1950
Language Proficiency: Demonstrated command of singing in Italian, French, and German.
Candidates should bring to the audition a resume and complete repertoire list
WINDS
- Scales: M, m and arpeggios; Chromatic from low Bb to high E using selected articulations and rhythms from the Oubradous Scales and Daily Exercises,
- Solos: Repertoire comparable in difficulty to Mozart, Weber, or Vivaldi Concerti,
- Tansman Sonatine, or Saint-Seans Sonata.
- Excerpts: Selected from “A Musician’s Guide to Orchestral Audition Repertoire”
- Etudes: Select two (2) contrasting etudes
- Prepare an audition program of repertoire that includes three complete works from contrasting periods (must include Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622)
- Etudes: Select two (2) contrasting etudes
- Excerpts: Select four (4) contrasting orchestral excerpts
- Sight-reading
one (1) work to be memorized
- Etudes: Select two (2) contrasting etudes from Anderson, Op. 15 or 30
- Complete Sonata by J.S. Bach in e minor or b minor
- Mozart Concerto with cadenzas
- One virtuoso work such as: Dutilleux Sonatine, Ibert Concerto; Borne Carmen Fantasie
- Orchestral Excerpts: Select three (3) from the following: Debussy Afternoon of a
- Faun; Ravel Daphnis et Chloe; Mendelssohn Scherzo from Midsummer’s Night’s
- Dream; Rossini William Tell Overture; Strauss Till Eulenspiegel; Stravinsky
- Firebird Suit
- Full length solo recital program to include at least three stylistic periods
- Two (2) contrasting etudes
- Four (4) Orchestral excerpts of choice
- Pick one (1) Bach Cello Suite (complete)
- Two (2) contrasting etudes
- Solo work for Saxophone (i.e. Creston Sonata; Glazunov Concerto for Saxophone; Ibert Concertino da Camera or another equivalent work)
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