Application Process

Applications are closed.

Audition Repertory Guidelines

Note that only audio and/or video files may be uploaded to support an application. Links to online resources cannot be considered or evaluated. The most important issue is that applicants should provide only the very best representations of their art. Our faculty will have only what is submitted to us, so applicants should be sure that the quality of their recordings supports the level of the recorded performance. Thank you.


Applicants other than harpsichordists are strongly encouraged, but not required, to perform audition material with accompaniment.

Voice applicants are required to perform with accompaniment.


Flute

Two contrasting movements from a sonata (or the Partita) by J.S. Bach

Two contrasting movements from a suite, or a set of three or four unaccompanied preludes (in one key) by Hotteterre

One movement from any 18th-century concerto


Harpsichord

Continuo: Two contrasting movements (17th- and/or 18th-century) demonstrating your continuo skills

Solo repertoire: One movement from a solo work of J.S.Bach or Rameau or F. Couperin or D. Scarlatti


Violin

One work by a 17th-century Italian or Austrian composer

One movement from a Bach solo partita or solo sonata

One movement from a Vivaldi concerto (may be accompanied by harpsichord in lieu of ripieno)

One movement from a French solo sonata or suite (Leclair, Couperin, etc)


Viola

One movement from Telemann Concerto or Bach Brandenburg 6

One movement from a Bach cello suite or violin sonata/partita transcribed

One transcribed movement from an Italian sonata: Corelli or an early 17th-century composer

One transcribed movement from a French work by Couperin or Marais


Violoncello/Viola da gamba/Contrabass/Violone

Continuo: Two contrasting movements (17th- and/or 18th-century) demonstrating your continuo skills; you may wish to include secco recitative samples as well.

Solo repertoire: Two movements of contrasting tempos from a 17th- or 18th-century solo sonata or suite. Specifically:

• Cellos: Two contrasting movements, including at least one movement from a Bach Suite.
• Violas da gamba: Two contrasting movements including at least one French or English selection.
• Contrabass/Violone: You may submit performances of appropriate transcriptions.

Optional (not required, but suggested): A movement from an ensemble work such as a Paris Quartet or trio sonata or obbligato aria with an independent part.


Voice - Applicants are required to perform audition material with accompaniment.

One aria by J.S. Bach

One secco recitative (or secco with arioso) by J.S. Bach

One aria from the High Baroque in Italian (e.g. Handel, Vivaldi)

One aria or song from the 17th century (e.g. Purcell, Monteverdi, Moulinié, Schütz, etc.)

In addition, you are welcome to include lute songs, Spanish or Latin American baroque music, self-accompanied pieces, or other unique repertoire from c.1550-1760.

Please limit your selections to no more than 6 and do not include music composed after the 18th century.

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Contacts

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