UH Moores School of Music - University of Houston

String Audition Information

Strings

l  All applicants must upload a video or audio recording for preliminary evaluation purposes along with all other application materials by the priority music application deadline.

l  The requirements for the video recording are a minimum of 10 minutes of music that best demonstrate the candidate’s abilities.

l  To be considered for a scholarship, at least one movement or work in the audition repertoire must be memorized.

l  Unedited video recordings uploaded via the online application are highly recommended for those unable to audition live.

Applicants must perform the following for entrance into the graduate programs:

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Violin, Viola, Cello (MM)

l  Minimum of two movements of unaccompanied Bach

l  One movement of a concerto

l  Additional contrasting work of applicant’s choice

Double Bass (MM)

l  One movement of unaccompanied Bach

l  One movement of a concerto

l  Two contrasting orchestra excerpts

String (DMA)

l  Applicants should be prepared to perform a 30-minute program with selections in at least 3 different styles.

l  Selections should demonstrate the highest level of technical and artistic achievement of the candidate.

l  Applications must submit their program for approval to Kirsten Yon at kayon@uh.edu at least 3 weeks prior to their live audition date.

l  The audition must demonstrate evidence of memorization.

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Harp

l  All applicants must upload a video or audio recording for preliminary evaluation purposes along with all other application materials by the priority music application deadline.

l  The requirements for the video recording are a minimum of 10 minutes of music that best demonstrate the candidate’s abilities.

l  To be considered for a scholarship, at least one movement or work in the audition repertoire must be memorized.

l  Unedited video recordings uploaded via the online application are highly recommended for those unable to audition live.

Harp (MM)

l  One etude

l  Three contrasting works demonstrating applicant’s highest level of artistry, performed from memory

l  One orchestral excerpt of the applicant’s choice

Harp (DMA)

Applicants should be prepared to perform a 30-minute program with selections in at least 3 different styles. Selections should demonstrate the highest level of technical and artistic achievement of the candidate. Applications must submit their program for approval to the Admissions Coordinator at musicadmissions@uh.edu at least 3 weeks prior to their live audition date. The audition must demonstrate evidence of memorization.

                                                                                                                               Updated on 05/03/2019