DOCTORAL APPLICANTS - All doctoral auditions are expected to be live. A taped audition may be considered only in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the audition committee.

MASTERS APPLICANTS - Masters applicants who live more than 250 miles from New York City may submit a taped audition to their prospective teacher.

Pre-Screening CDs are required for these areas: Flute, Bassoon, Violin and Voice.
The CDs are due in the Department of Music no later than 1 December 2009 (NB: Not postmarked on the 1st but received in the Department). No pre-screening CDs will be reviewed without a copy of the submitted application!

All live auditions are to be held at Stony Brook University unless otherwise noted.



All forms and materials should be sent to:
Graduate Coordinator
3304 Staller Center
Stony Brook, NY 11794-5475

Bass	Date: February 16 and 17, 2010 - Staller Center Recital Hall Repertoire: DMA Level: One half-hour of diverse pieces of significant musical content, including at least one movement from a Bach Suite or Gamba Sonata (from a full recital) MM Level: A representative sonata or concerto or: Two or three: 1. Contrasting movements from different pieces 2. Short works or: 3. Orchestral solos
Bassoon	Date: February 26, 2010 - Rooms 0111 and 0113 Bassoon: Preliminary Screening: A CD Recording must be received from all applicants (MM and DMA). The recording should include applicant's choice of approximately 3 samples of the live audition repertory listed below, totaling around 15 minutes. At least one example must be with accompaniment. The CD should be accompanied by the Audition Form and a one-page resume. Live Audition Requirements: MM Degree: 1. Three complete, contrasting solo works: At least one must be a major concerto (e.g., Mozart, Weber, Hummel, Vivaldi). One work may be unaccompanied. 2. Four contrasting, standard orchestral excerpts. DMA Degree: 1. At least one complete bassoon concerto from the following list: Mozart Concerto K191, Weber Concerto, Hummel Concerto, Jolivet Concerto 2. Three additional complete, contrasting works, one may be unaccompanied. 3. Be prepared to discuss (including, but not limited to): Each work's place in bassoon repertoire, the composer, performance practice, the edition used as compared to other editions of that work, etc. 4. At least eight contrasting, standard orchestral excerpts. Piano accompaniment is recommended. Substitutions for the above requirements will be considered on a case by case basis. These substitutions must be reviewed by Frank Morelli. He welcomes any questions via e-mail: morbassoon@aol.com
Cello	Date: February 16 and 17, 2010 - Staller Center Recital Hall Repertoire: DMA Level: 1. A standard concerto (complete) 2. A Bach Suite (complete) 3. A contemporary piece 4. 1st Movement from any standard sonata with piano MM Level: 1. 1st movement of a standard concerto 2. 2 movements from any Bach Suite 3. A piece of the student's choice.
Clarinet	Date: February 26, 2010 - Rooms 0111 and 0113 Repertoire: DMA Level 1. One standard work for clarinet and orchestra (i.e., concertos by Mozart, Weber, Nielsen, Copland, Françaix, Tomasi; the Rossini Variations; the Debussy Prémière Rhapsodie; the Weber or Busoni Concertinos. The Debussy work may be used as the second category work below.) At least one movement of this selection must be MEMORIZED. 2. One work for clarinet and piano (i.e., sonatas by Brahms, Poulenc, Bernstein, Reger; the Muczynski Time Pieces, Schumann Fantasy Pieces, Françaix Variations, Weber Grand Duo Concertante). 3. One unaccompanied 20th or 21st Century work (i.e., Stravinsky Three PIeces, Carter Gra, Sutermeister Capriccio, Messaien Abyss of the Birds) 4. Two contrasting etudes (i.e., by Rose, Jeanjean, Cavallini, Jettel) 5. Five standard orchestral excerpts MM Level (Live preferred; CD submission acceptable) 1. One standard work for clarinet and orchestra (i.e., concertos by Mozart, Weber, Nielsen, Copland, Françaix, Tomasi; the Rossini Variations; the Debussy Prémière Rhapsodie; the Weber or Busoni Concertinos.  The Debussy work may be used as the second category work below.) 2. One work for clarinet and piano (i.e., sonatas by Brahms, Poulenc, Bernstein, Reger; the Muczynski Time Pieces, Schumann Fantasy Pieces, Françaix Variations, Weber Grand Duo Concertante). 3. Two contrasting etudes (i.e., by Rose, Jeanjean, Cavallini, Jettel) OR One etude (examples given above) AND one unaccompanied 20th or 21st Century work (i.e., Stravinsky Three PIeces, Carter Gra, Sutermeister Capriccio, Messaien Abyss of the Birds) 4. Three standard orchestral excerpts
Flute	Date: Live Auditions: February 26, 2010 - Rooms 0111 and 0113 Repertoire for the Pre-screening CD: Pre-screening CD should not to exceed 25 minutes. Recording must have accompaniment if the work is accompanied. 1. The expositions of the first and second movement of either the Mozart G Major or D Major Flute Concerto, with accompaniment 2. Two different movements of two different works from two contrasting periods of the standard flute solo repertoire. (may include a concerto movement or solo sonata; selection may or may not be with accompaniment) 3. Three standard orchestral excerpts , one of which must be Mendelssohn Midsummer's Night Dream Scherzo, including the 4 bar introduction and solo; other two of applicant's choice of contrasting styles. Repertoire for the Live Audition: 1. An entire Mozart concerto of the applicant's choice (D or G Major) 2. Two complete and contrasting solo works for flute from different periods 3. Five standard contasting orchestral excerpts of applicant's choice, one which must be the Mendelssohn Midsummer's Night Dream Scherzo (with 4 bar introduction as well as the solo)
Guitar	Date: February 16, 2010 - Room 2341 Repertoire: DMA Level: 1. One Villa-Lobos Etude 2. One major contemporary piece (not neo-classic) 3. One complete Bach Lute Suite MM Level: 1. One Villa-Lobos Etude 2. One major contemporary piece (not neo-classic) 3. One movement from any of the Bach Lute Suites Please submit any questions regarding repertoire substitution to Jerry Willard at: luter@nyc.rr.com, or 212-864-6775
Harpsichord	Date: February 16, 2010 - Room 2315 Repertoire: 1.     A contrapuntal work of J.S. Bach 2.     Selection of French dances from either the 17th or 18th centuries 3.     Choice of either early 17th century Italian, English virginalist, or contemporary piece.  In addition, a short example of continuo realization will be provided to test the candidate's expertise. Your choice of repertoire should reflect both your musical knowledge of different period and national performance practice styles as well as technical fluency.  Memorization is not required.  The audition will last approx. 15-20 minutes.   Applicants are invited to sit in on Baroque Ensemble class which meets 10-1 on Tuesday mornings in Room 0111.
Oboe	Date: February 26, 2010 - Rooms 0111 and 0113 Repertoire: 1. Two etudes from Ferling or Barrett. One slow, one fast. 2. One major concerto, Mozart, Strauss, Martinou, etc. 3. Three orchestral excerpts.
Percussion	Date: February 26 and 27, 2010 - Percussion Studio Repertoire: 1. Mallet solo (approximately 10 minutes long, Marimba or Vibes) 2. Multiple percussion solo (approximately 10 minutes long, applicant may bring own instruments or use the percussion studio equipment) 3. Timpani (any of the Carter Etudes) 4. Own choice of work that well represents applicant's musical interests (hand drumming, theater percussion, electronics, etc.) 5. Sight reading (rhythmic and melodic, 2 and 4 mallet)
Piano	Date: February 24, 25 and 26, 2010 - Staller Center Recital Hall Repertoire: Both DMA and MM applicants will be expected to have prepared a full and representative program. No other repertoire instructions are given by the faculty.
Trumpet, Trombone, Horn and Tuba	Date: February 22, 2010 - Orchestra Room Repertoire: 1. Two contrasting movements from a piece or two contrasting solo pieces 2. Several standard orchestral excerpts
Viola	Date: February 22, 2010 - Room 3317 Repertoire: Please Note: There is no pre-screening CD requirement for Viola Both DMA and MM applicants will be expected to have prepared a full and representative program. No other repertoire instructions are given by the faculty.
Violin	Date: February 22 and 23, 2010 - Staller Center Recital Hall Repertoire: Please Note: Repertoire requirements for the Pre-Screening CD and the Live Audition are the same. Applicants may choose to play different pieces at the Live Audition from those submitted on the CD. DMA Level: 1. One movement of a major violin concerto 2. Two contrasting movements OR the Chaconne of J.S. Bach Sonata or Partita for solo violin 3. One movement of a sonata for violin and piano OR one short virtuosic piece for solo violin or for violin and piano 4. One movement of a work for solo violin or violin and piano written after 1945 MM Level: 1. One movement of a major violin concerto 2. Two contrasting movements OR the Chaconne of J.S. Bach Sonata or Partita for solo violin 3. One movement of a sonata for violin and piano OR one short virtuosic piece for solo violin or for violin and piano
Voice	Date: February 20, 2010 - Staller Center Recital Hall Repertoire: The recording should include two pieces: 1. One (1) operatic aria in any language 2. One (1) art song in any language. The live audition will be 15 minutes long. You will be expected to sing at least four pieces, one of which must be an operatic aria. Your audition repertoire should include selections in all of the following four languages: French, German, English, and Italian or Spanish (you may choose between the last two languages). If you wish, you may also offer a piece in Russian, but that is not required. Applicants to the MM program should have sung at least one solo recital.

For more information, please contact: Ms. Odalis Hernandez, Graduate Coordinator email: Odalis.Hernandez[at]stonybrook.edu