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Strings Audition
Information
Violin
Pre-Screening Recording
A pre-screening recording is required for all graduate string applicants. All applicants are required to submit their pre-screening recordings online to the Graduate Application by December 1.
Repertoire Requirements
Master's of Music
Doctor of Musical Arts
IMPORTANT: When filling out the university application, violin applicants should request in the “Statement of Purpose” their preference for the violin professor with whom they would like to study
Live Auditions
The live audition requirements are the same as listed above. In the live audition, memorization of works such as the concerto and Bach is required.
Recorded Auditions
Live auditions are strongly preferred. A recorded audition (live performance or studio recording) may be submitted in place of a live audition. Please see the Recorded Audition Guidelines for information on submitting a recording.
A live audition is required to qualify for Teaching Assistantships. Applicants unable to travel for a live audition should contact their respective faculty member directly. Requirements for a recorded audition are identical to a live audition. Editing within a movement is prohibited. Any indication of editing may disqualify the candidate from admission. The recording (audio/video) must be in a digital format with high quality audio.
Please note that while recorded auditions will be given full consideration, the best demonstration of your musical ability is through a live audition.
Viola
Pre-Screening Recording
A pre-screening recording is required for all graduate string applicants. All applicants are required to submit their pre-screening recordings online to the Graduate Application by December 1.
Repertoire Requirements
Master's of Music
Doctor of Musical Arts
Live Auditions
The live audition requirements are the same as listed above. In the live audition, memorization of works such as the concerto and Bach is required.
Recorded Auditions
Live auditions are strongly preferred. A recorded audition (live performance or studio recording) may be submitted in place of a live audition. Please see the Recorded Audition Guidelines for information on submitting a recording.
A live audition is required to qualify for Teaching Assistantships. Applicants unable to travel for a live audition should contact their respective faculty member directly. Requirements for a recorded audition are identical to a live audition. Editing within a movement is prohibited. Any indication of editing may disqualify the candidate from admission. The recording (audio/video) must be in a digital format with high quality audio.
Please note that while recorded auditions will be given full consideration, the best demonstration of your musical ability is through a live audition.
Cello
Pre-Screening Recording
A pre-screening recording is required for all graduate string applicants. All applicants are required to submit their pre-screening recordings online to the Graduate Application by December 1.
Repertoire Requirements
Master's of Music
Doctor of Musical Arts
Live Auditions
The live audition requirements are the same as listed above. In the live audition, memorization of works such as the concerto and Bach is required.
Recorded Auditions
Live auditions are strongly preferred. A recorded audition (live performance or studio recording) may be submitted in place of a live audition. Please see the Recorded Audition Guidelines for information on submitting a recording.
A live audition is required to qualify for Teaching Assistantships. Applicants unable to travel for a live audition should contact their respective faculty member directly. Requirements for a recorded audition are identical to a live audition. Editing within a movement is prohibited. Any indication of editing may disqualify the candidate from admission. The recording (audio/video) must be in a digital format with high quality audio.
Please note that while recorded auditions will be given full consideration, the best demonstration of your musical ability is through a live audition.
Double Bass
Pre-Screening Recording
A pre-screening recording is required for all graduate string applicants. All applicants are required to submit their pre-screening recordings online to the Graduate Application by December 1.
Repertoire Requirements
Live Auditions
The live audition requirements are the same as listed above. In the live audition, memorization of works such as the concerto and Bach is required.
Recorded Auditions
Live auditions are strongly preferred. A recorded audition (live performance or studio recording) may be submitted in place of a live audition. Please see the Recorded Audition Guidelines for information on submitting a recording.
A live audition is required to qualify for Teaching Assistantships. Applicants unable to travel for a live audition should contact their respective faculty member directly. Requirements for a recorded audition are identical to a live audition. Editing within a movement is prohibited. Any indication of editing may disqualify the candidate from admission. The recording (audio/video) must be in a digital format with high quality audio.
Please note that while recorded auditions will be given full consideration, the best demonstration of your musical ability is through a live audition.
Harp
Pre-Screening Recording
A pre-screening recording is required for all graduate string applicants. All applicants are required to submit their pre-screening recordings online to the Graduate Application by December 1.
Repertoire Requirements
Live Auditions
The live audition requirements are the same as listed above. In the live audition, memorization of works such as the concerto and Bach is required.
Recorded Auditions
Live auditions are strongly preferred. A recorded audition (live performance or studio recording) may be submitted in place of a live audition. Please see the Recorded Audition Guidelines for information on submitting a recording.
A live audition is required to qualify for Teaching Assistantships. Applicants unable to travel for a live audition should contact their respective faculty member directly. Requirements for a recorded audition are identical to a live audition. Editing within a movement is prohibited. Any indication of editing may disqualify the candidate from admission. The recording (audio/video) must be in a digital format with high quality audio.
Please note that while recorded auditions will be given full consideration, the best demonstration of your musical ability is through a live audition.
String Quartet Professional
Certificate
https://www.colorado.edu/music/erika-eckert
https://www.colorado.edu/music/academics/departments/strings
This program is for pre-formed quartets only. The quartet is required to submit a pre-screening recording to the Graduate Application by December 1. The recording should include a minimum of twenty minutes of total playing time and at least two complete works of contrasting style and period. The requirements are the same for the live audition. A live audition is recommended. Quartets unable to travel to Boulder for a live audition should contact Professor Erika Eckert. A biography of the quartet and of each member of the quartet, and three recommending letters from teachers and/or coaches are required. Each member of the quartet must submit an individual application to the University of Colorado Boulder.
Note: No changes in personnel are accepted once application materials have been received.