PERCUSSION AUDITION

Audition Repertoire Requirements

Piano Accompaniment is not required


Timpani and Percussion:

  • Three standard excerpts, with one from each of the following sections:
    • Timpani
    • Snare drum
    • Xylophone, glockenspiel, tambourine or cymbals

Harpsichord:

  • Excerpts from two contrasting pieces of the applicant’s choice.
    • Please note: excerpts from one major work by J.S. Bach (e.g. a prelude, a toccata, a fugue or movements from a suite) are recommended but not mandatory.
    • The total duration of the video should be less than 10 minutes.

Find other requirements here: strings, winds, brass

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