Moores School of Music
UH Moores School of Music - University of Houston
Keyboard Audition
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Piano (BM)
l The audition should consist of at least two fully memorized selections from the standard classical piano repertoire, representing contrasting musical periods and styles. For example, one movement from a Classical Piano Sonata and a piece from the Romantic era would be appropriate.
l The selections should be chosen to display the technical and musical proficiency of the student at the keyboard and must demonstrate at least a freshman level of performance skill.
l Some examination of sight-reading skill may also be a part of the audition. A list of audition repertoire should be submitted via the online application.
Organ (BM)
Live Audition Repertoire
l One work by J.S. Bach or another Baroque composer
l Two contrasting (one lyrical and one virtuosic) selections by romantic and/or contemporary composers Accurate and fluent sight-reading of a four-part hymn
l Applicants with a strong piano background who wish to apply for undergraduate organ study may elect to perform their audition on the piano. The audition should include the following:
ü An invention or prelude & fugue by J.S. Bach
ü A first movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven (excluding Beethoven op. 49; op. 79; and op. 27, no. 2
ü A 19th, 20th, or 21st-century composition
ü Evidence of good sight-reading skills at the piano
Updated on 05/03/2019