Pre-Screening

Pre-screening is required for Regular Decision only. Videos must be submitted with your application by December 1st.

Bachelor of Music

• One movement from any of the Solo Suites for cello by Johann Sebastian Bach
• One movement of a standard concerto or equivalent solo work
• One orchestral excerpt

Master of Music & Graduate Performance Diploma

• One movement from any of the Solo Suites for cello by Johann Sebastian Bach
• One movement from a standard concerto
• Three orchestral excerpts of contrasting styles

Doctor of Musical Arts & Artist Diploma

• Three solo works of contrasting styles

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Auditions

Bachelor of Music

• Two contrasting pieces from the standard repertoire
  • Individual movements of sonatas, concertos, or suites are acceptable.
• Two contrasting orchestral excerpts

Master of Music & Graduate Performance Diploma

• Three contrasting pieces from the standard repertoire, including at least one selection from the solo cello suites of Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Individual movements of sonatas, concertos, or suites are acceptable.
• Four contrasting orchestral excerpts

Doctor of Musical Arts

•  The DMA repertoire in double bass should mirror a typical graduate recital containing works which show a diversity of periods and styles. Applicants should submit the following:
  • At least three movements from the same solo Bach Cello Suite (no repeats)
  • First two movements from a standard Double Bass concerto (with cadenzas where applicable)
  • One contemporary piece for Double Bass written after 1950
  • Any solo work of choice (please limit to 10 minutes or less)

Artist Diploma

AD applicants must prepare a program of no less than 70 minutes duration, representing at least three style periods and including at least two large-scale works. To meet this requirement please include:

• Three movements from a single solo Bach Cello Suite (no repeats)
• First two movements from a standard Double Bass concerto (with cadenzas where applicable)
• One contemporary piece for Double Bass written after 1950
• One showpiece
  • A transcription of a piece originally written for another instrument is acceptable
  • Please limit to 10 minutes or less