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Percussion Audition Information

Master of Music

1. A Delecluse snare drum etude of your choice
2. An advanced-level mallet solo suitable for a senior recital (first movement of a concerto)
3. An advanced-level timpani solo (one movement) or advanced etude
4. Two orchestral excerpts each for timpani, snare drum, and xylophone
5. A demonstrated sight-reading proficiency

Doctor of Musical Arts

1. A Delecluse snare drum etude of your choice
2. An advanced-level four mallet solo suitable for a graduate level recital
3. An adanced-level two mallet solo suitable for a graduate level recital
4. An advanced-level timpani solo (one movement) or advanced etude
5. Four orchestral excerpts each for timpani, snare drum, and xylophone
6. Two orchestral excerpts each for tambourine, triangle, cymbals, and bass drum
7. A demonstrated sight-reading proficiency

Updated on 09/14/2018