​UH Moores School of Music - University of Houston

Strings Audition Information 

String (BM) 

l  The following list of audition materials represents a guideline. Appropriate substitutions to these guidelines are acceptable if they are approved in advance by a professor in the string specialty. 

l  To be considered for a scholarship, at least one movement or work in the audition repertoire must be memorized. Unedited video recordings uploaded via the online application are highly recommended for those unable to audition live.

Violin, Viola & Cello 

l  One movement of a concerto 

l  Minimum of one movement of unaccompanied Bach 

l  Contrasting work of applicant’s choice

Double Bass

l  One movement of a concerto or sonata 

l  Two contrasting works of applicant’s choice 

l  Three-octave G major scale, eighth notes at Quarter=80 

l  Three-octave Bb major scale, quarter notes at Quarter=100

Harp 

l  One etude 

l  Two substantial works of contrasting style and/or time period, preferably performed from memory 

l  One orchestral excerpt of applicant’s choice

                                                                                                         Updated on 05/03/2019