Recorded auditions can be submitted in CD or DVD format. All recordings must be clearly labeled with the candidate's name, address, instrument and audition program. Audition requirements by instrumentation are:
Piano and Organ: One major scale, one minor scale, one study or etude, and two memorized representative solo works of contrasting style
Percussion: Demonstration of skills on any or all of the following instruments:
- Snare drum - open roll, closed roll, solo including rolls, double and triple rhythms
- Mallet instruments, piano, timpani - two contrasting works (exercises, solos, or excerpts from band or orchestral literature)
Wind and String: One major scale, one minor scale, one study or etude, and one solo work
Harp: One study or etude and two solo works of contrasting style
Voice: One or two classical solos or arias
Composition: A minimum of three scores; a recording of works on CD is strongly encouraged, but not required. A MIDI realization is acceptable.
