If your audition calls for accompaniment, it is best for you to arrange for an accompanist. If you cannot secure an accompanist, we will provide one for you. Music for the accompanist must be sent with the application or to the Department of Music at least two weeks prior to your audition. Mark your accompaniment as to tempo, cuts, etc., and have your name and address on the first page. Such copies will only be used for accompanists to practice from.
All scales are to be performed ascending and de scending.
Transfer students who have completed two or more semesters of college theory are exempt from the theory placement exams. Students who have had several years of piano study before entering college may receive proficiency credit for advanced placement in the class piano program. Those who are not eligible for ad vanced placement will be placed in a beginning level piano class. For Transfer Students Transfer students ready to register for Junior or Senior level music courses are required to pass the Basic Music Skills Assessment given to WIU music majors at the end of the sophomore year. Study guides for this examination, to be taken before registration for upper division classes, are sent upon request.