Lawrence University
Violin (BM)
l Either the first or third movement of a standard concerto performed from memory
l Two contrasting movements of unaccompanied Bach
l An etude or caprice
l Three-octave scales and arpeggios
ü One 3-octave major scale of the applicant's choice, 2 or 3 notes slurred
ü One 3-octave minor scale of the applicant's choice, spiccato 3 or 4 strokes per pitch
ü Flesch or Galamian arpeggio sequence in the key of the applicant's choice OR 3-octave major and minor arpeggios that match the keys of the scales performed.
l Sight-reading may be requested
Viola (BM)
Preferably, repertoire will be performed from memory.
l One movement of a standard concerto or other work for solo viola and orchestra
l Two contrasting movements of solo Bach
l An etude or caprice by Campagnoli, Fuchs or Kreutzer
l Three octave major scale and its parallel minor scale and arpeggios
l Sight-reading may be requested
Cello (BM)
l One movement from the standard concerto repertoire
l One movement of unaccompanied Bach
l One etude
l Four-octave major scale and its parallel minor and arpeggios
l Sight reading may be requested
Double Bass (BM)
l Two contrasting pieces or movements from the standard repertoire (Including a movement from a Baroque sonata or suite)
l Your choice of 2-4 standard orchestral excerpts
l Three-octave major scale, its relative melodic minor, and arpeggios
l Sight reading may be requested
In addition, students may elect to perform a transcribed jazz solo or improvise with pre-recorded accompaniment
Updated on 05/07/2019