Prescreening requirements
The video should include:
1. Spoken Introduction: Please introduce yourself, tell us where you are from
originally, where you are currently studying, your current degree program and the
repertoire to be performed.
2. Four-Mallet Keyboard Percussion Solo: A major work, which demonstrates
musical intent and technical command.
3. Snare Drum: A concert style snare drum solo/etude of your choice.
Additionally, demonstrate a long concert style roll (pp-ff-pp approx. :30sec)
4. Timpani: An advanced level solo/etude that demonstrates a musical approach to
basic tone production, rolls, et at various dynamics.
5. Choice: Choose one or more of the following:
a. Drum Set – Demonstration of various styles that include stylistically
appropriate time keeping and soloing. This may be accomplished in
various ways, including; solo playing, live group(s), play-along recordings,
etc.
b. Global Percussion - Stylistically appropriate performance of a chosen
style(s) found in non-Western musical cultures. In choosing this area, the
applicant is expected to understand the musical style and cultural context
of the music being performed.
c. Various Orchestral Excerpts - Significant orchestral excerpts performed
on a variety of instruments. This might include excerpts performed on
xylophone, tambourine, triangle, glockenspiel, cymbals, snare drum, etc.
d. Multiple Percussion – Work or movement(s) of a work from a mature
solo composition.
라이브 오디션
MM candidates should prepare an audition of 20-25 minutes in length. Each candidate is required to perform on four instrumental areas. A performance on the marimba (4 mallets) or vibraphone and the snare drum are required and two more instruments may be selected from timpani, multiple percussion, various orchestral excerpts, drum set, and world percussion. In addition to the prepared repertoire the audition will also consist of sight-reading on timpani, snare drum and marimba (2 mallets and 4 mallets). Memorization is neither required nor discouraged.
