Performance Proficiency Audition Procedures
This page summarizes by area how each performance area assesses the performance proficiency requirement when met by audition. Students should review this information in the context of the full performance proficiency policy.
It is the student's responsibility to inform their own department of the scheduled exam, so that a faculty member in that department can be present for the exam if desired.
Brass—Trumpet
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Brass—Horn
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Brass—Trombone
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Brass—Euphonium
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Brass—Tuba
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Guitar
What to prepare
- One Study by Fernando Sor
- Any of the 5 Preludes by Villa Lobos
- Bouree by Bach or works of similar difficulty in arrangement with Petar Jankovic who is taking the exam.
Estimated audition length
- 10-15 minutes
When auditions are held
- By appointment
Who hears the audition
- Faculty member
How to schedule the audition
- Contact Prof. Petar Jankovic
Harp
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Organ
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Percussion
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Piano
What to prepare
Two or three substantial movements or pieces from distinct stylistic periods. An example of minimally acceptable repertoire would be:
- A Clementi Sonatina Allegro movement (for example from Op. 36)
- A Chopin prelude
- A Debussy Arabesque
Other repertoire may be acceptable—it is advisable to contact the department chair by email to determine whether the intended repertoire is appropriate.
It is recommended that students memorize their performance material. While memorization is not required, to perform at least part of the program from memory will reflect positively upon the performance.
Estimated audition length
15-30 minutes
When auditions are held
Once each semester. The date (typically a Saturday close to the end of the semester) will be posted at the beginning of each semester outside MA010.
Who hears the audition
A faculty committtee
How to schedule the audition
Contact Prof. Cartledge (docartle@indiana.edu) before the beginning of the eighth week of the semester to request an examination and to discuss appropriate repertoire.
Strings—Violin
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Strings—Viola
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Strings—Cello
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Strings—Double Bass
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Woodwinds—Flute
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Woodwinds—Oboe
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Woodwinds—Clarinet
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Woodwinds—Bassoon
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Woodwinds—Saxophone
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