Cello

Degree Page: Composition (B.M.)

Additional Application Requirements:

1. Two (2) scores of original works (with sound files, if possible). 
    

Audition Requirements:

1. Three-octave scale of your choice - major, minor, or any mode you choose.
2. Two (2) to three (3) works of contrasting style, demonstrating technical and expressive skills. Music to be considered may include a movement from a concerto, sonata, stand-alone piece, unaccompanied Bach, etude, or another piece of your choosing. We encourage you to select a piece by an underrepresented and/or living composer.

NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.
 

Interview Requirements:

1. Speak with a member of our Composition faculty and ask any specific questions you may have about the Composition degree program.

Degree Page: Music (B.A.)

Audition Requirements:

1. Three-octave scale of your choice - major, minor, or any mode you choose.
2. Two (2) to three (3) works of contrasting style, demonstrating technical and expressive skills. Music to be considered may include a movement from a concerto, sonata, stand-alone piece, unaccompanied Bach, etude, or another piece of your choosing. We encourage you to select a piece by an underrepresented and/or living composer.

NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.

Degree Page: Music Education (B.M.)

Audition Requirements:

1. Three-octave scale of your choice - major, minor, or any mode you choose.
2. Two (2) to three (3) works of contrasting style, demonstrating technical and expressive skills. Music to be considered may include a movement from a concerto, sonata, stand-alone piece, unaccompanied Bach, etude, or another piece of your choosing. We encourage you to select a piece by an underrepresented and/or living composer.

NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.
 

Degree Page: Music Education and Performance (B.M.)

Audition Requirements:

1. Three-octave scale of your choice - major, minor, or any mode you choose.
2. Three (3) works of contrasting style, demonstrating technical and expressive skills. One (1) selection should be a major work, such as a movement from a concerto, suite, or comparable piece. Other music to be considered may include unaccompanied Bach, concert pieces, sonatas, an etude, or another piece of your choosing. We encourage you to select a piece by an underrepresented and/or living composer.

NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.
 

Degree Page: Music in Combination with an Outside Field (B.M.)

Audition Requirements:

1. Three-octave scale of your choice - major, minor, or any mode you choose.
2. Two (2) to three (3) works of contrasting style, demonstrating technical and expressive skills. Music to be considered may include a movement from a concerto, sonata, stand-alone piece, unaccompanied Bach, etude, or another piece of your choosing. We encourage you to select a piece by an underrepresented and/or living composer.

NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.

Degree Page: Performance (B.M.)

1. Three-octave scale of your choice - major, minor, or any mode you choose.
2. Three (3) works of contrasting style, demonstrating technical and expressive skills. One (1) selection should be a major work, such as a movement from a concerto, suite, or comparable piece. Other music to be considered may include unaccompanied Bach, concert pieces, sonatas, an etude, or another piece of your choosing. We encourage you to select a piece by an underrepresented and/or living composer.

NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.

Degree Page: Sound Recording Technology (B.M.)

Pre-screen Requirements:

1. Two (2) pieces of contrasting styles.
2. Three (3) scales and arpeggios of your choosing.
    

Audition Requirements:

1. Three-octave scale of your choice - major, minor, or any mode you choose.
2. Two (2) to three (3) works of contrasting style, demonstrating technical and expressive skills. Music to be considered may include a movement from a concerto, sonata, stand-alone piece, unaccompanied Bach, etude, or another piece of your choosing. We encourage you to select a piece by an underrepresented and/or living composer.

NOTE: Auditions for the Music Minor take place once a student is enrolled at Ithaca College. Please reach out to mtd@ithaca.edu to inquire about an audition date.

NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.
 

Interview Requirements:

1. Meet with members of the SRT faculty, practice critical listening skills, and discuss your background in audio engineering thus far. Approximately 20 minutes.

Program Page: Music Minor

Audition Requirements:

1. Three-octave scale of your choice - major, minor, or any mode you choose.
2. One (1) selected work such as a movement from a concerto, sonata, stand-alone piece, unaccompanied Bach, etude, or other piece of your choosing. We encourage you to select a piece by an underrepresented and/or living composer.

NOTE: All those auditioning are expected to perform without accompaniment.