Pre-Screening

All cellists must upload a pre-screening video containing 10-15 minutes of music from the audition repertoire listed below for your chosen degree program.

Pre-screening videos are required for Regular Decision only and must be submitted with your application by December 1st. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for recording requirements.

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Audition Repertoire

Bachelor of Music

• A movement of a concerto from standard literature or 5-10 minutes of an equivalent piece such as Schelomo or Rococo Variations.
• Prelude plus one other movement from an unaccompanied suite by Bach.
• One etude from one of the following: Duport 21 Etudes, Popper High School of Cello Playing, Piatti 12 Caprices

Master of Music & Graduate Performance Diploma

• Two contrasting movements of a concerto from standard literature or equivalent piece such as Schelomo or Rococo Variations.
• A prelude plus one other movement from an unaccompanied suite by Bach.
• A shorter piece of your choice or a complete movement from a sonata or larger work, which shows a stylistic or personal musical interest.

Doctor of Musical Arts

• Complete major concerto from the romantic period to the present, or equivalent piece such as Schelomo or Rococo Variations.
• 1st movement of Haydn Concerto in C or D, including cadenza.
• A complete unaccompanied suite by Bach.
• Choice of any complete sonata or solo piece.
• Any additional work from the late 20th or 21st century.

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 follow the repertoire outline for the DMA listed above.

Recorded Audition Guidelines

If, after passing the pre-screen, an invited applicant is unable to attend the auditions in person and qualify for a recorded audition, they may follow these guidelines for a recorded audition:

• Please submit the Bach requirements in their entirety (omitting repeats in the dance movements)
• Please submit 3-5 minutes from all other repertoire selections.
• Additional tips for recorded auditions can be found here.