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Snare Drum
| Keyboard/Mallet | Drumset | Timpani
Instrumental
Performance majors - Perform the snare drum, the mallet, and
the timpani requirements.
Studio Music and Jazz majors -
Perform
the drumset requirements.
All other majors - Perform the snare drum and the mallet
requirements.
In addition to the above, you may enhance your audition by performing
requirements not listed for your major.
Please note that drumset is the principal instrument for Studio
Music and Jazz majors only.
For all other majors, snare drum and mallets are the principal instruments.
On campus auditions are preferred. Sight-reading will be
required.
Regional auditions: Perform the snare drum requirments and
bring a tape on which you have recorded your performance on the
other instruments. Provide copies of all music performed live and
on the tape. Sight-reading will be required.
Audition tapes: State clearly before each selection what
will be played, etude number, name of solo, etc. and include copies
of each selection. Instrumental Performance majors must also provide
a videotape of the pieces included on the audiotape.
NOTE: All Instrumental Performance Majors must perform an
on campus audition. No audition tapes or regional auditions are
accepted.
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An etude or piece that best demonstrates your ability.
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Portions of both a rudimental and an orchestral solo, which demonstrates
your familiarity with these styles (2-3 minutes each).
- Knowledge
of all major and minor scales and arpeggios. Play at least two
major and two minor scales two octaves, as fast and as accurately
as possible.
- An
etude or piece that best demonstrates your ability with 2 or 4
mallets.
On-Campus Auditions
are
preferred. At your audition, you will demonstrate the following:
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Knowledge of the jazz idiom, traditional and modern, at
various tempos;
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Proficiency in the rock, funk, and fusion styles;
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Familiarity with Afro-Caribbean, Brazilian, and world
styles;
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Soloing
in various settings: trading fours, filling, and improvising
over an ostinato;
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Chart
reading in various styles
Regional Auditions:
Please contact Professor Steve Rucker for further information.
Recorded Audition:
Video/DVD preferred.
Perform each of the following:
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One jazz
piece in a trio or quartet setting with a walking bass line.
Short solos ('fours') should be included.
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One
contemporary fusion or rock piece, played with an
appropriate rhythm section.
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One
selection with an Afro-Caribbean, Brazilian or world rhythm.
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One big
band excerpt.
Since
musical interaction is essential, please use a live rhythm
section for your recording.
SNARE DRUM, MALLETS, AND TIMPANI
ARE NO LONGER PART OF THE DRUMSET CURRICULUM, AND ARE NOT
REQUIRED FOR THE DRUMSET AUDITION.
- Demonstrate
your ability to match pitches and tune the timpani
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An etude or solo that best demonstrates your ability, both technically
and expressively.
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