Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music -
Catholic University
Keyboard Audition
Information
Undergraduate Audition
Requirements
B.M.
in Piano Performance
Applicants should prepare a memorized 15-minute audition of classical
repertoire. The audition should consist of three pieces in contrasting tempos
and styles.
B.M.
in Collaborative Piano
Applicants should prepare a 15-minute audition of classical repertoire. The
audition should consist of three contrasting styles of collaborative works
(vocal/instrumental accompanying and chamber music). If possible, applicants
are encouraged to perform with a soloist. Applicants may be asked to sight
read. No memorization and no solo piano pieces are required.
B.M.
in Piano Pedagogy
Applicants should prepare a 15-minute audition of classical repertoire. The
audition should consist of three pieces in contrasting tempos and styles.
Memorization is not required.
B.M.
in Music Education (Piano Principal)
Applicants should prepare a memorized 10-15- minute
audition of classical repertoire. The audition should consist of three pieces
in contrasting tempos and styles.
B.M.
in Composition (Piano Principal)
Applicants should prepare a 10-15 minute audition of classical repertoire. The
audition should consist of three pieces in contrasting tempos and styles.
Memorization is not required.
How
is my private piano teacher chosen?
During the audition process, members of our piano
faculty assess each student’s ability and level of development. With this
information, students are placed in the studio most suitable for their
development. Requests for specific teachers are considered.
Will
I be able to find a practice room?
We have approximately 30 practice rooms, 12 of which have baby grand pianos.
You should not have a problem finding practice room space. There is an option
to reserve a practice room at the start of the school year so that it is your
private space for that certain day and time. For more information regarding
practice room reservations please contact Lee
Polites.
Will
I be able to work with other major teachers in my discipline? If I am a student
of one teacher, will I be able to play chamber music for or perform in master
classes of other teachers?
Yes. The piano department offers a piano sight reading class, as well as a
piano ensemble class, taught by various piano faculty members. You will also
take a chamber music class and be offered the opportunity to participate in multiple
master classes as the year goes by.
Will
I be able to take courses in other programs in the music school such as Music
Ed, Musical Theatre, or Voice?
Yes. These programs welcome students from all majors. As long as it fits in
your schedule, you are more than welcome to take a dance class, an education
class, or even private voice instruction.
Are
there a variety of solo and chamber music performance opportunities?
Yes. Catholic University offers pianists frequent opportunities to perform in
solo and chamber recitals. Past performance venues include: the Bulgarian
Embassy, the Kennedy Center, Ward Recital Hall’s piano series, and more. All
piano majors are required to present two solo recitals, one junior year and one
senior year.
Updated on 08/30/2018