Auditions - FSU College of Music - Florida State University

Percussion Audition Information

All applicants must perform upon Snare Drum, Marimba (two-mallet and four-mallet), and Timpani; Drum Set is optional. Repertoire below is suggested; please consult with your private instructor and select works that reflect your ability level. You may contact Dr. Parks if you have any questions concerning the audition process. Sight Reading will be part of the audition. We ask that you plan to audition on campus at Florida State University. Recorded auditions will not be accepted.

Snare Drum: Etudes by Delecluse, Whaley, Aleo, etc.

Marimba: Two Mallets: Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin, Cello Suites (excluding A-minor Violin Concerto)

Marimba: Four Mallets: Solos by Burritt, Stout, Ford, etc.

Timpani: Beck, Goodman, Lepak, etc. Please do not select solos from Carter Eight Pieces for Four Timpani for the audition.

Note: Dresden Timpani will be set American; do not select solos with tuning changes. We will evaluate your pitch understanding through a separate test.

Audition instruments include two Black Swamp Mercury Series snare drums (4” and 3.5” with Remo Diplomat M5 heads), Adams Classic Custom 5.0 Marimba, Adams Dresden Classic Timpani. You are free to bring your own snare drum if you choose.

Updated on 08/31/2018