Strings Audition Requirements

Cello: 

1) One movement from one of the major cello concertos (movement must be longer than 5 minutes) 

2) Prelude from an unaccompanied Bach Cello Suite 

3) Etude by Popper or Piatti

4) One major and minor three octave scale and arpeggio of the candidate's choice

Questions? Contact: Professor Sarah Koo

Double Bass: 

Two contrasting movements, two standard orchestral excerpts and two scales (1 major and 1 minor).

Questions? Contact: Professor Matt Hare

Viola: 

All students are required to prepare two or three contrasting works, one of which should be a major concerto (J.Chr. Bach and Telemann will not be accepted).

Questions? Contact: Professor Jerzy Kosmala

Violin: 

1) One piece of your choice.

2) Exposition of the first movement of any concerto.

3) One movement of Bach.

Questions? Contact: Professor Dennis Kim