Organ Audition Requirements

Select the degree you are interested in to review the audition requirements and additional degree information.

Degree Page: Composition (B.M.)

Additional Application Requirements:

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


Audition Requirements:

  1. Three (3) works from contrasting periods (early Italian; French classic; north German before J. S. Bach; J. S. Bach; early, French, or German romantic; 20th-century French, German, English, or American). A typical audition program might include any of the preludes and fugues, trio sonatas, or large chorale works of J. S. Bach; a comparable work by Buxtehude or a French classic composer; and a romantic work by a composer such as Franck or Reger. 


NOTE: Other audition programs may be approved after discussion with the major teacher involved. Contact the faculty with any questions.

NOTE: Memorization is not required.

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 (3) works from contrasting periods (early Italian; French classic; north German before J. S. Bach; J. S. Bach; early, French, or German romantic; 20th-century French, German, English, or American). A typical audition program might include any of the preludes and fugues, trio sonatas, or large chorale works of J. S. Bach; a comparable work by Buxtehude or a French classic composer; and a romantic work by a composer such as Franck or Reger. 


NOTE: Other audition programs may be approved after discussion with the major teacher involved. Contact the faculty with any questions.

NOTE: Memorization is not required.

Degree Page: Music Education (B.M.)

Audition Requirements:

  1. Three (3) works from contrasting periods (early Italian; French classic; north German before J. S. Bach; J. S. Bach; early, French, or German romantic; 20th-century French, German, English, or American). A typical audition program might include any of the preludes and fugues, trio sonatas, or large chorale works of J. S. Bach; a comparable work by Buxtehude or a French classic composer; and a romantic work by a composer such as Franck or Reger.


NOTE: Other audition programs may be approved after discussion with the major teacher involved. Contact the faculty with any questions.

NOTE: Memorization is not required.

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

Audition Requirements:

  1. Three (3) works from contrasting periods (early Italian; French classic; north German before J. S. Bach; J. S. Bach; early, French, or German romantic; 20th-century French, German, English, or American). A typical audition program might include any of the preludes and fugues, trio sonatas, or large chorale works of J. S. Bach; a comparable work by Buxtehude or a French classic composer; and a romantic work by a composer such as Franck or Reger.


NOTE: Other audition programs may be approved after discussion with the major teacher involved. Contact the faculty with any questions.

NOTE: Memorization is not required.

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

Pre-screen Requirements:

  1. Two (2) pieces of contrasting styles.


Audition Requirements:

  1. Three (3) works from contrasting periods (early Italian; French classic; north German before J. S. Bach; J. S. Bach; early, French, or German romantic; 20th-century French, German, English, or American). A typical audition program might include any of the preludes and fugues, trio sonatas, or large chorale works of J. S. Bach; a comparable work by Buxtehude or a French classic composer; and a romantic work by a composer such as Franck or Reger.


NOTE: Other audition programs may be approved after discussion with the major teacher involved. Contact the faculty with any questions.

NOTE: Memorization is not required.

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 (3) works from contrasting periods (early Italian; French classic; north German before J. S. Bach; J. S. Bach; early, French, or German romantic; 20th-century French, German, English, or American). A typical audition program might include any of the preludes and fugues, trio sonatas, or large chorale works of J. S. Bach; a comparable work by Buxtehude or a French classic composer; and a romantic work by a composer such as Franck or Reger.


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: Other audition programs may be approved after discussion with the major teacher involved. Contact the faculty with any questions.

NOTE: Memorization is not required.

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