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 Columbus, Georgia audition dates at the RiverCenter:
November 22, 2008 (Saturday) – Voice Only
February 13, 2009 (Friday) – All
March 21, 2009 (Saturday) – All
If conflicts or distance prohibit your
participation in one of the above scheduled auditions, please contact
the Schwob School of Music to make arrangements that will suit your
needs. Request
Information or Schedule an Audition
Audition Application
Form (pdf)
Recommendation Form
(Word Format)
Recommendation Form
(pdf) Scholarships/Financial Aid
A generous scholarship program provides financial assistance to
talented music students based on performance ability and academic
standing. The department's primary concern is the education of promising
musicians regardless of their financial circumstances.
Undergraduate scholarships range from small awards to full tuition,
plus housing and food allowances. Service awards are available to
those majoring in fields other than music who elect to perform in one or
more of the university's student performing organizations. Out-of-state
tuition waivers are available for qualified students. Graduate
assistantships are also awarded to qualified students. Audition
Requirements
Prospective music majors must demonstrate basic aptitude in a
performance medium through a placement audition and interview. Transfer
students should call the school of music for additional audition
requirements.
Piano
Three works or movements of works representing three of the following
style periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Modern
performed from memory. Sight-reading and major and minor (harmonic and
melodic forms) scales will be examined. Organ
One Hymn written in four-part chorale style, presented with an
introduction, one stanza employing standard part-playing techniques, and
an (optional) second stanza, which employs a re-harmonization or descant
or other appropriate treatment. One work by J. S. Bach, which was
originally conceived for the organ. One work contrasting in style to the
J. S. Bach work presented, from the 19th or 20th Centuries, originally
conceived for the organ. Sight-reading and manual and pedal scales will
be examined. Voice
Two contrasting art songs from memory sung in the original language or
in English translation with piano accompaniment. Opera arias after the
Classical period and musical theatre selections are not acceptable. You
may bring a pianist, or an accompanist will be provided for you at a
fee. Be prepared to sight read single line melodies (major and minor
tonalities), chant/count rhythmic patterns, and sing aural memory
passages. Transfer students are required to include a repertoire list of
music studied at the college level. Vocal auditions will not be scheduled until all application
materials are on file. To arrange for a Schwob School of Music staff
accompanist for your vocal audition, e-mail either
Janie
Lee Bullock,
Tracy Xian,
Susan Hoskins, or
Ashley
Hawkins.
Violin:
Technique
Three octaves minor and major scales (candidate's choice), including
double stops, thirds and octaves.
One etude or caprice by Rode, Dont, Dancla, Gavinies, Wieniawski, or
Paganini.
Bach:
Two contrasting movements from a sonata or partita for unaccompanied
violin.
Concerto: One
movement from a standard 19th or 20th century concerto (if 1st
movement, include cadenza).
Short piece:
One short work of the candidate's choice.
Viola, Cello, Contrabass
Scales in 3 octaves.
Two contrasting selections or movements representing two of the
following style periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic
or Contemporary. A selection from the standard concerto repertoire and a
movement of Bach is highly recommended (from 6 Sonatas & Partitas for
Violin/Viola solo or from 6 Suites for solo cello/viola/bass). Etudes:
Viola: 2 etudes from Kreutzer, Fiorillo or Rode. Cello: 2
etudes from Popper, Dotzauer, Feulliard or Greutzmacher. Bass: 2 etudes
from Bille, Rabbath or Simandl.
Guitar: Two pieces in contrasting style, two arpeggio studies and two octave major and minor scales.
Winds
One or two solos or concerto movements (or characteristic etudes) that
demonstrate both lyrical and technical skills. Sight-reading, major
and chromatic scales with arpeggios. Percussion
A prepared solo and/or characteristic etude for snare drum, marimba, and
timpani. Sight-reading, major and chromatic scales with arpeggios.
How to Apply
Complete and return the application for scholarship and admission.
Use the form link at the bottom of this document to request the
application.
Each applicant must provide two references from two individuals that
know your work ethic submitted on Schwob School of Music Reference Forms
(in English submitted under separate cover).
The blank recommendation form is available in either Word Format or
PDF. Word format allows you to enter information directly into the form
and print multiple copies. If you do not have access to Microsoft Word,
PDF format allows you to view your form electronically on most
computers. The freely available
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print PDF files.
Recommendation Form
(Word Format)
Recommendation Form
(PDF) Apply for admission to the university. Scholarships are awarded
only after a student has been accepted by Columbus State University. Transfer
Students: Please note that placement in music courses is based on
audition and testing results and not necessarily on previous college
credit. Request
Information or Schedule an Audition
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