Piano

Degree Page: Composition (B.M.)

Additional Application Requirements:

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

Audition Requirements:

1. One (1) work of J. S. Bach.
2. One (1) movement from a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven.
3. One (1) work of comparable difficulty of the candidate's choice (no jazz, pop, or self-composed pieces).
    

NOTE: All music is to be played from memory.

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: Jazz Studies (B.M.)

Audition Requirements:

1. Choose one (1) song from each of the following categories:
   1. One (1) 12-bar blues, in the key and tempo of your choice, with a melody/head of your choice.
   2. One (1) jazz standard.
   3. One (1) ballad.
2. Sing the melody of one (1) of your prepared pieces. This is so we can hear your sense of pitch and tonality, not for vocal quality, style, or time feel.

For song ideas, please see the recommended repertoire below. Another good source for songs is JazzStandards.com. If you have prepared a transcription of an improvised solo (either published or self-transcribed), you are encouraged to perform that as well.

Plan the rundown (arrangements) for your tunes so that the total amount of music is no more than 10 minutes.

Interview Requirements:

1. Speak with a member of our Jazz Studies faculty and ask any specific questions you may have about the Jazz Studies degree program. Approximately 10 minutes.

Additional Thoughts:

Try to relax. These things can make us tense. An audition is just a chance for you to meet us and for us to learn about you and your musicianship. We’re excited to hear you!

Degree Page: Music (B.A.)

Audition Requirements:

1. One (1) work of J. S. Bach.
2. One (1) movement from a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven.
3. One (1) work of comparable difficulty of the candidate's choice (no jazz, pop, or self-composed pieces).
    

NOTE: All music is to be played from memory.

Degree Page: Music Education (B.M.)

Audition Requirements:

1. One (1) work of J. S. Bach.
2. One (1) movement from a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven.
3. One (1) work of comparable difficulty of the candidate's choice (no jazz, pop, or self-composed pieces).
    

NOTE: All music is to be played from memory.

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

Audition Requirements:

1. J. S. Bach: A prelude and fugue from the Well-Tempered Clavier or three movements of a suite.
2. A complete sonata by Beethoven (excluding op. 49), Schubert, or Mozart, or a Haydn sonata of comparable difficulty.
3. One (1) large-scale (approximately 10 minutes) work or a group of shorter pieces from the 19th or 20th century representing lyrical and virtuoso styles.
    

NOTE: All music is to be played from memory.

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

Audition Requirements:

1. One (1) work of J. S. Bach.
2. One (1) movement from a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven.
3. One (1) work of comparable difficulty of the candidate's choice (no jazz, pop, or self-composed pieces).
    

NOTE: All music is to be played from memory.

Degree Page: Performance (B.M.)

Audition Requirements:

1. J. S. Bach: A prelude and fugue from the Well-Tempered Clavier or three (3) movements of a suite.
2. A complete sonata by Beethoven (excluding op. 49), Schubert, or Mozart, or a Haydn sonata of comparable difficulty.
3. One (1) large-scale (approximately 10 minutes) work or a group of shorter pieces from the 19th or 20th century representing lyrical and virtuoso styles.
    

NOTE: All music is to be played from memory.

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

Pre-screen Requirements:

1. Two (2) pieces of contrasting styles.

Audition Requirements:

1. One (1) work of J. S. Bach.
2. One (1) movement from a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven.
3. One (1) work of comparable difficulty of the candidate's choice (no jazz, pop, or self-composed pieces).
    

NOTE: All music is to be played from memory.

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.

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

Pre-screen Requirements:

1. Two jazz standards that contrast in style or tempo. See below for recommended repertoire.

Audition Requirements:

1. Choose one (1) song from each of the following categories:
   1. One (1) 12-bar blues, in the key and tempo of your choice, with a melody/head of your choice.
   2. One (1) jazz standard.
   3. One (1) ballad.
2. Sing the melody of one (1) of your prepared pieces. This is so we can hear your sense of pitch and tonality, not for vocal quality, style, or time feel.

For song ideas, please see the recommended repertoire below. Another good source for songs is JazzStandards.com. If you have prepared a transcription of an improvised solo (either published or self-transcribed), you are encouraged to perform that as well.

Plan the rundown (arrangements) for your tunes so that the total amount of music is no more than 10 minutes.

Interview Requirements:

1. Speak with a member of our Jazz Studies faculty and ask any specific questions you may have about the Jazz Studies degree program. Approximately 10 minutes.
2. Meet with members of the SRT faculty, practice critical listening skills, and discuss your background in audio engineering thus far. Approximately 20 minutes.

Additional Thoughts:

Try to relax. These things can make us tense. An audition is just a chance for you to meet us and for us to learn about you and your musicianship. We’re excited to hear you!

Program Page: Music Minor

Audition Requirements:

1. Three (3) contrasting pieces (no jazz, pop, or self-composed pieces).

   
    

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: One (1) piece must be played from memory.