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All School of Music applicants must audition on their chosen instrument. To audition, complete a Music Admission/Scholarship Application and submit a letter of recommendation from a qualified music teacher online. Once the audition materials have been submitted to the School of Music, the student may either schedule a time to perform a live audition at BYU, or submit a VHS videotape or audio recording (cassette tape or CD).

It may not be possible to hear all the music prepared for a live audition. Representative samples or sections of audition pieces will be heard. Only those auditioning are allowed in the audition studio. For live auditions, piano accompaniment is not required, but you may bring an accompanist if you'd like.

Admission Application & Audition Dates, Fall Semester 2012

Click here to apply.

Questions? E-mail us at music@byu.edu or call the School of Music at 801-422-8903.

Graduate applicants: Please contact April Clayton at 801-422-1177 or April_Clayton@byu.edu.

Audition Requirements

Technique

1. Scales: Perform all major scales in two octaves (within the normal range of the instrument) in sixteenth notes at a tempo of = 80 m.m. or faster. Also play a two octave chromatic scale starting on B concert. Play them legato and with single tongued staccato.
2. Sight-reading (for those performing live auditions).

Repertoire

1. Excerpts and/or solo, to display:
   1. Technical facility and rhythm: music containing a generous number of passages comprising the equivalent of at least four consecutive sixteenth notes at a tempo of = 80 m.m. or faster.
   2. Expression and tone: slower music chosen to demonstrate ability to play legato and with mature musical feeling.
   3. Literature recommendations for tuba include 1) Air and Bouree by Bach-Bell. (C.Fischer), 2) Suite for Tuba by Haddad (Shawnee Press), and 3) Concertino by Curnow (Tuba Press).
   4. Literature recommendations for euphonium include: 1) English Suite by R. Bernard Fitzgerald (T. Presser), 2) Six Studies In English Folksong by Ralph Vaughan Williams (R. Galaxy Music Corp.), 3) Rhapsody for Euphonium and Brass Band by James Curnow (Rosehill Music), and 4) Andante and Rondo by Capuzzi-Catanalet (Hinrichsen Edition).
2. Slow and fast movements of sonatas and concertos or slow and fast portions of significant "concert pieces" are highly desirable. Suitable excerpts from advanced orchestra or band literature may also be chosen.

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All School of Music applicants must audition on their chosen instrument. To audition, complete a Music Admission/Scholarship Application and submit a letter of recommendation from a qualified music teacher online. Once the audition materials have been submitted to the School of Music, the student may either schedule a time to perform a live audition at BYU or submit a VHS videotape or audio recording (cassette tape or CD).

For live auditions, piano accompaniment is not required. Only those auditioning are allowed in the audition studio. It may not be possible to hear all the music prepared for a live audition. Representative samples or sections of audition pieces will be heard.

Admission Application & Audition Dates, Fall Semester 2012

Click here to apply.

Questions? E-mail us at music@byu.edu or call the School of Music at 801-422-8903.

Graduate applicants: Please contact April Clayton at 801-422-1177 or April_Clayton@byu.edu.

Audition Requirements

Technique

1. Scales
   1. Two octaves with the following major scales: C, F, B, E, A, G, D, A, E.
   2. Chromatic scale demonstrating full range (three octaves).
2. Sight reading.

Repertoire

1. Solo or etude demonstrating:
   1. Technique
   2. Lyrical quality
   3. Range
   Orchestral excerpts may be used with or in place of a solo or etude.

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All School of Music applicants must audition with their chosen instrument or voice. To audition, complete a Music Admission/Scholarship Application and submit a letter of recommendation from a qualified music teacher online. Once the audition materials have been submitted to the School of Music, the student may either schedule a time to perform a live audition at BYU, or submit a DVD/VHS videotape or CD/cassette audiotape.

It may not be possible to hear all the music prepared for a live audition. Representative samples or sections of audition pieces will be heard. Only those auditioning are allowed in the audition studio.

Admission Application & Audition Dates, Fall Semester 2012

Click here to apply.

Questions? E-mail us at music@byu.edu or call the School of Music at 801-422-8903.

Graduate applicants: Please contact April Clayton at 801-422-1177 or April_Clayton@byu.edu.

Audition Requirements

Technique

1. Scales: Perform all major scales in two octaves (within the normal range of the instrument) in sixteenth notes at a tempo of = 96 m.m. or faster.
2. Sight-reading (for those performing live auditions).

Repertoire

1. Two contrasting solos or solo movements, to demonstrate:
   1. Technical facility: a technical movement or piece to demonstrate an advanced command of technical skills such as range, slide technique, rapid articulation, and flexibility.
   2. Lyricism: a contrasting lyrical movement or piece to demonstrate an advanced command of musicality, expressiveness, and legato.
2. If you are interested in the Jazz Studies program, be prepared to play the following:
   1. The head from a traditional jazz tune (Charlie Parker Omnibook, Traditional Bebop Heads, or a comparable source may be used).
   2. A lead chart from a big band tune. Range is not as important as an appropriate style.
   3. A solo demonstrating your improvisation skills. Please provide a play-along CD. You may use your stereo.

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All School of Music applicants must audition on their chosen instrument. To audition, complete a Music Admission/Scholarship Application and submit a letter of recommendation from a qualified music teacher online. Once the audition materials have been submitted to the School of Music, the student may either schedule a time to perform a live audition at BYU, or submit a DVD/VHS videotape or CD/ cassette audiotape.

It may not be possible to hear all the music prepared for a live audition. Representative samples or sections of audition pieces will be heard. Only those auditioning are allowed in the audition studio.

Admission Application & Audition Dates, Fall Semester 2012

Click here to apply.

Questions? E-mail us at music@byu.edu or call the School of Music at 801-422-8903.

Graduate applicants: Please contact April Clayton at 801-422-1177 or April_Clayton@byu.edu.

Audition Requirements

Trumpet auditions are approximately 15 minutes in length and will be recorded. They will take place in E-393 (the trumpet studio). The purpose of the audition is to demonstrate your ability to perform musically and cleanly in several different styles. A piano will be available if you choose to bring an accompanist with you. A CD player will be provided if you choose to bring a jazz play-along CD. Please provide a typewritten list of the works you have prepared for your audition.

1. Be prepared to play at least one complete movement of a work from the standard solo literature (Haydn, Hummel, Arutunian, Kennan, Barat, Ropartz, Clarke, Arban, or a comparable work).
2. Be prepared to play one etude taken from a traditional etude book (eg. Arban Characteristic Study, Brandt, Goldman, Caffarelli, Concone, Charlier, or a comparable study). It should be in a style that contrasts your solo selection.
3. If you are interested in the jazz emphasis program, be prepared to play the following:
   • The head from a traditional jazz tune (Charlie Parker Omnibook, Traditional Bebop Heads, or a comparable source may be used.
   • A solo demonstrating your improvisation skills. Please provide a play-along CD. A player will be provided.
   • A lead chart from a big band tune. Range is not as important as an appropriate style.
4. Option: If you have experience with orchestral literature, please indicate so and have two or three orchestral excerpts prepared.
5. Be prepared to play major scales in all 12 keys. They should be single tongued sixteenth notes at a tempo of 80 or faster with the quarter note getting the beat. Play two octaves when it is within your range. All scales should be played both up and down.
6. Be prepared to play a two octave slurred chromatic scale. Choose a starting note that will effectively demonstrate your range. Play this scale both up and down.

You can watch or listen to performances by the faculty and students of the BYU brass area here. Check back later for videos and more audio recordings.

Hear Professor Lowe play.

Caccia from Sonata No. 1 for Horn and Piano by Laurence Lowe

Sonata No. for Horn, Soprano, and Piano, Movement 1 by Laurence Lowe

Orchestras

• BYU Philharmonic Orchestra
• BYU Chamber Orchestra
• Symphony Orchestra

Bands

• BYU Wind Ensemble
• BYU Concert Band
• BYU Marching Band

Chamber Ensembles

• Brass quintets
• Trombone Choir
• Trumpet ensembles
• Horn quartets

Solo playing

• Junior and Senior recitals
• Student recital series