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