Conservatory of Music - Lawrence University

Voice Audition Information

Piano (BM)

All music must be memorized 

l  A Prelude and Fugue or other Bach composition containing a fugue (such as a Toccata or Partita) 

l  A sonata-allegro movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert 

l  A composition from the romantic period 

l  A 20th or 21st-century composition 

l  Students may also be asked to sight-read 

l  In the case of a student with a prospective jazz emphasis, the 20th/21st century composition may be a jazz etude, transcription, or improvisation on a prepared jazz piece.

※ Due to time limitations, it is possible that not all selections will be heard at the audition, but all should be prepared

What we're listening for in a future Lawrence pianist's audition:

l  A variety of western classical repertoire, ranging from the contrapuntal writing of Bach to more adventurous techniques of the 20th and 21st centuries 

l  Developed musical ideas and technical level, and level of comfort in playing standard classical repertoire from memory 

l  We also want to learn more about your interests and dreams as a musician and potential Lawrentian!

Organ (BM)

Organ auditions will be offered at Interlochen and on campus.

l  Three pieces from the standard organ literature 

ü  One piece should be chosen from the works of J.S. Bach, i.e. a prelude, toccata or fantasy and fugue, chorale prelude or a trio sonata movement 

ü  Two contrasting works selected from the 19th and 20th century 

ü  Repertoire to be performed should demonstrate the applicant's technical skills and musical abilities 

l  Sight-read a standard four-part hymn as well as an easy piece of organ music

Harpsichord (BM) 

l  Three pieces from the standard harpsichord repertoire (including one by J.S. Bach) 

l  Sight reading may be requested

                                                                                                                                Updated on 05/07/2019