All tapes must be clearly labeled with the applicant's name, the name of the ensemble, and pieces rehearsed. Based on the tape and other submitted admission materials, some applicants will be invited to audition in person at the Conservatory on a date in early April. On the audition day, applicants will be tested in musicianship, score reading, figured bass, and keyboard harmonization of a melody and will conduct the Conservatory Orchestra. Applicants who live outside North America may submit a tape in lieu of a personal audition. Tapes must be live and unedited.
Videotapes are welcome.
Repertoire guidelines for auditions and juries are in the Guitar Department Manual, which is available from the Office of Student Services. Keyboard Instruments Harpsichord . Students entering at the graduate level should satisfy the General Repertoire Requirements . An audition consisting of four important works will be played. Sight-reading will be included in the audition.