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1 UNC School of Music Undergraduate Application for Audition and Admission COMPLETE AND RETURN TO School of Music, Box 28, Attn: Valerie Kalos University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO, or Fax: Last Name First Name Middle Permanent Address Number and Street (This is the postal address we will use to mail admission and scholarship results.) City State Zip Country Date of Birth Are you an international applicant? (circle one) Yes No Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number Address* (*You will be contacted via with a scheduled audition time.) Applying for: Fall 2015 Classification: Freshman Spring 2016 Transfer Degree Interest: Bachelor of Music Education (For licensure as a music educator) Bachelor of Music (Performance emphasis) Bachelor of Music (Jazz emphasis)* Bachelor of Music (Business emphasis. Pick track) Classical track Jazz track* Bachelor of Music (Composition emphasis-see page 6 for requirements) Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts emphasis) *For Jazz Studies emphasis and Business emphasis, Jazz Track, please see the jazz requirements starting on page 5. If accepted, please be advised the final decision of a student s degree and emphasis lies with the faculty and the Director of the School of Music. Primary Instrument: If voice, please indicate voice type: If voice, please indicate: circle one: Would you like to audition on another instrument for a second major**? 2 nd Major** Instrument or Voice Type? (**This optional additional audition is for students who wish to major on two instruments.) (***BM Jazz studies with vocal jazz concentration pending final approval.) Audition Dates: Mark first, second, and third choice Classical or Jazz*** February 7, 2015 (Saturday) February 16, 2015 (Monday) February 21, 2015 (Saturday, GALA performance) I will call to inquire about the possibility of an alternative date or about sending a recording in lieu of a live audition. Indicate number of people who plan to attend a complimentary informational lunch 12:00-1:30 pm with faculty presentations. Available all of the three audition days. Family and teachers are invited OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received: Bear Number: Audition Date: Audition Time: Room # cc: 1

2 Admissions Note: A completed application and audition are required for admission to the School of Music and for scholarship consideration. Have you already submitted your University Application and Admission form? Have you already received your letter of acceptance to the University? If you are applying for financial aid or scholarships, have you submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form AND Universal Scholarship Application available at: (DEADLINE: March 1, 2015) Are you interested in playing in Marching Band? Musical Study Have you studied privately in your performing area? Yes No If so, please list names of teachers with whom you have studied privately and dates of study. Name City or School Dates of Study Hours per Week Name City or School Dates of Study Hours per Week Name City or School Dates of Study Hours per Week If piano is neither your primary nor secondary area, indicate whether or not you have studied piano privately Yes No If so, for how long? Please attach a resume indicating the literature you have studied in your primary performing area. Include any etudes or technique studies you have covered and include composers. Place an asterisk (*) by those works you have memorized. Voice majors should indicate names of productions in which you have participated (include roles, chorus, and dance activities). Awards and Honors Career Goals Educational History School City and State Dates attended Degree/Diploma School City and State Dates attended Degree/Diploma School City and State Dates attended Degree/Diploma Academic Information Grade Point Average Class Rank 2

3 Undergraduate and Transfer Audition Requirements Each prospective freshman and transfer applicant must perform an admission audition in his/her major area of performance before a School of Music faculty representative or committee. This audition will consist of prepared etudes and/or solo literature as well as tests in sight reading proficiency, a demonstration of ability to match pitches vocally, and other basics such as scales and arpeggios. Each prospective transfer music major at the time of his/her admission audition will be given a verbal description of the performance growth required for successful completion of the performance requirements of his/her particular degree plan and an estimated number of semesters involved if additional applied study is indicated. A student may challenge any course in which he/she feels completely proficient and, by examination, be excused from the requirement. A prospective student must receive an official letter of acceptance from the School of Music before he/she may register as a music major. Audition materials should demonstrate the applicant s musical and technical ability and be representative of his/her present stage of development and potential for growth. The following suggested repertoire is not necessarily required, but should be considered a guide in planning the audition. It is intended to indicate the general standards expected of an entering freshman. Undergraduate transfer applicants should follow the guidelines for freshmen but present repertoire of greater difficulty. Pieces should demonstrate the highest musical, technical, and stylistic levels which the student has attained. Vocal repertoire should reflect additional language study. Please contact the appropriate faculty listed under each instrument for specific questions on audition requirements and/or repertoire: Audition Times Applicants will be notified via of their audition time within two weeks of submitting their application. Auditions are held in Frasier Hall of the University of Northern Colorado. *For Jazz Studies emphasis and Business emphasis, Jazz Track, please see the jazz requirements starting on page 5.* Winds and Percussion Area Area Head: Professor Gray Barrier, Brass Brass applicants, in addition to playing major and minor scales and sight reading, should be prepared to perform the following: Trumpet Dr. John Adler, , John.Adler@unco.edu 1. All major scales - Two (2) octaves when possible 2. One (1) etude of the applicant's choice that demonstrates the student's complete musical and technical abilities. Etudes from Concone Lyrical Studies or Snedecor Lyrical Etudes are preferred 3. At least one (1) movement from one of the following pieces (multiple pieces may be selected if desired): a. Haydn Concerto b. Hummel Concerto c. Hindemith Sonata d. Kennan Sonata e. Stevens Sonata 4. A short sight-reading exercise Horn Professor Marian Hesse, , Marian.Hesse@unco.edu 1. Two or three contrasting works totaling approximately 10 minutes of music. Applicants should choose examples that demonstrate both technical and lyrical strengths. Possible repertoire choices: a. Mozart, Wolfgang A.: any concerto movement 1 or 2 b. Strauss, Richard: Concerto #1 or Concerto #2 c. Strauss, Franz: Concerto Op. 8 d. Saint-Saëns, Camille: Morceau de concert 2. All major scales with arpeggios in two octaves 3. Performance majors, in addition to the above: a. Two Kopprasch etudes, one in Eb and one in C transposition. b. Two contrasting orchestral excerpts 4. Sight Reading Tenor Trombone Dr. Nat Wickham, , Nat.Wickham@unco.edu 1. Bordogni-Rochut: Melodious Etudes, Vol. I, No. 5 2.Voxman: Selected Studies, p Fink: Introducing the Tenor Clef, No A solo of the applicant s choice Bass Trombone Dr. Nat Wickham, , Nat.Wickham@unco.edu 1. Ostrander: Method for Bass Trombone, p. 11, No. 7 and p. 13, No A solo or etude chosen by the applicant Euphonium Dr. Nat Wickham , Nat.Wickham@unco.edu 1. Bordogni-Rochut: Melodious Etudes, Vol. 1, No Voxman: Selected Studies for Baritone (bass clef), p Clarke-Gordon: Technical Studies (bass clef), Ex. and Etude No A solo of the applicant s choice Tuba Dr. Jason Byrnes, , Jason.Byrnes@unco.edu 1. Tyrell: Advanced Studies for Bb Bass, one etude of applicant s choice 2. Bordogni (ed. Roberts): 43 Bel Canto Studies for Tuba, one etude of applicant s choice 3. A solo chosen by the applicant Percussion Gray Barrier , Gray.Barrier@unco.edu Percussionists should prepare as many of the following indicated areas as their training permits, and be prepared to sight read examples in these areas: Snare Drum 1. Cirone: Portraits in Rhythm, any etude 2. A rudimental solo of the applicant s choice Mallets 1. Major and minor scales 2. Whaley: Recital Pieces for Mallets, any selection 3. If the applicant has had four-mallet training, a four-mallet selection of their choice Timpani 1. Demonstration of tuning 2. Goodman: Modern Method Timpani, any etude 3. A solo of the applicant s choice Drum Set 1. Demonstration of different styles, such as the following: swing, rock or funk, bossa nova, samba, etc. 2. Demonstration of reading a big band chart. 3. (Jazz Studies see Jazz Percussion requirements on page 5.) 3

4 Woodwinds In addition to sight reading examples and major and minor scales, undergraduate applicants should be prepared to follow these guidelines: Bassoon Tristan Rennie, , Two or three contrasting works totaling approximately minutes of music. Suggested repertoire is listed below. Applicants should choose examples that demonstrate both technical and lyrical strengths. 1. Vivaldi any of the Concertos for Bassoon, Movements 1 and 2 2. Galliard any of the six Sonatas for Bassoon, Movements 1 and 2 3. Telemann Sonata in F Minor for Bassoon, Movements 1 and 2 4. Milde Any of the Concert Studies, Volume 1 5. Mozart Concerto for Bassoon, Movements 1 or 3 6. Weber Concerto for Bassoon, Movements 1 or 2 7. Chromatic scale (articulated or slurred), full range 8. Sight reading Clarinet Lauren Jacobson, , lauren.jacobson@unco.edu 1. Two contrasting solos or etudes demonstrating technical skill and lyricism 2. Full range chromatic scale 3. All major scales Flute Dr. James Hall, , James.Hall@unco.edu Audition repertoire for flute should include: 1. Two pieces or movements of works from contrasting style periods. If movements of works are chosen, they must come from separate compositions. Candidate's choices should demonstrate both lyrical and "technical" playing abilities. 2. All major and minor scales and arpeggios in 2 octaves, full range chromatic scale. Oboe Dr. Euridice Alvarez, , Euridice Alvarez@unco.edu Undergraduate entrance auditions should consist of two contrasting solo pieces or etudes representing the applicant s strengths, technical ability and lyricism. 1) Major and Minor scales and chromatic scale 2) Any one movement from suggested list below: a. Any Handel or Telemann Sonata b. Haydn Oboe Concerto c. Vivaldi Concerto (Any) d. Marcello Oboe Concerto e. Mozart Oboe Concerto f. Saint-Saëns or Poulenc Sonata 3) A Barret or Ferling etude 4) Sight Reading Saxophone Dr. Andrew Dahlke, , Andrew.Dahlke@unco.edu 1. Major scales 2. Five minutes of classical music. This could be an etude, or a movement from a piece, which demonstrates musical and technical ability 3. Something in a jazz style: jazz etude or transcription 4. Optional jazz improvisation (can be with recorded background) Keyboard Area Area Head: Lei Weng, , Lei.Weng@unco.edu Piano, BM, BME, BA 1. Prepare three contrasting works selected from three different style-periods listed below 4 a. Baroque b. Classical c. Romantic d. 20th Century/Contemporary 2. Memory Requirements: a. BM all three works must be prepared entirely from memory b. BME and BA at least one of the three works must be prepared from memory 3. Requests for exceptions must be made in writing to Professor Weng Strings Area Area Head: Dr. Russell Guyver, , Russell.Guyver@unco.edu Violin Dr. Jubal.Fulks, , Jubal.Fulks@unco.edu 1. A movement of a concerto with cadenza if applicable 2. A movement of a Bach Solo Sonata or Partita 3. One solo piece of applicant's choice 4. Scales and arpeggios may be requested Viola Dr. Christopher Luther, , Christopher.Luther@unco.edu 1. A movement of a concerto with cadenza if applicable 2. A movement of a Bach Solo Suite, Sonata, or Partita 3. One solo piece of applicant's choice 4. Scales and arpeggios may be requested Cello Dr. Gal Faganel, , Gal.Faganel@unco.edu 1. A movement of a concerto with cadenza if applicable 2. A movement of a Bach Solo Suite 3. One solo piece of applicant's choice 4. Scales and arpeggios may be requested Classical Guitar Jason Olson, , Jason.Olson@unco.edu 1. One standard study piece or etude by Sor, Aguado, Giuliani, Carcassi, Coste, Villa-Lobos, or Brouwer. 2. Two pieces of applicant s choice, preferably of contrasting historical periods 3. One two-octave major scale and the relative melodic minor of applicant s choice. 4. Transfer students should contact Jason Olson directly for audition requirements. Harp Dr. Russell Guyver, , Russell.Guyver@unco.edu1. Freshman: Two pieces from different style periods. Suggestions: a. Handel/Beon, Pasacaille b. Glinka, Nocturne c. Salzedo Suite of Eight Dances, Gavotte or Menuet d. Bach/Grandjany, Largo in F Major or any movement from the Bach Etudes for Harp by Grandjany 2. Transfer student: One of the following: a. Naderman, Sonatinas (one or two movements) b. Debussy, Arabesque c. Dussek, Sonata in c minor d. Handel Concerto in Bb, movement I 3. Sight reading.

5 Double Bass Erik Applegate, , 1. An etude by Simandl, Kreutzer, or Hrabe 2. A solo piece (can be a movement from any standard Concerto or Sonata) 3. One orchestral excerpt Electric Bass Contact Mr. Applegate for interview/audition requirements. Erik Applegate, , Erik.Applegate@unco.edu Upon successful completion of an audition and interview, applicants who perform only on electric bass guitar will be admitted into the Bachelor of Arts degree program and required to enroll in double bass lessons. At the conclusion of the fourth semester of lessons, the student will re-audition for string faculty or jazz faculty for evaluation and acceptance into the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Education degree program. Voice Area Area Head: Dr. Diane Bolden-Taylor, , Diane.Boldentaylor@unco.edu An accompanist will be provided 1. Memorized: at least two songs of contrasting style from the classical repertoire. One of these songs may be in a foreign language though not required. The voice department is primarily interested in musicianship, quality, and evenness of tone production. 2. The student will be asked to sight sing a short example. 3. The student will be asked to demonstrate his/her keyboard skills by sight reading a simple melody line at the piano. 4. Students auditioning in voice should plan to be available until noon on the audition day in case they need to be heard a second time. Immediately following their scheduled audition, students will be notified whether or not they will need to sing again between 11:00 and 12:00. Jazz Emphasis/Business Emphasis, Jazz Track Area Head: Dana Landry, , Dana.Landry@unco.edu Jazz Saxophone Dr. Andrew Dahlke, , Andrew.Dahlke@unco.edu 1. Perform something in a jazz style, i.e. jazz etude or transcription. 2. Play the melody (head) and improvise one or two choruses with a live or recorded background on: a) A blues (medium or up-tempo) b) A standard tune (walking bass and tempo of your choice). c) A tune in a contrasting style of your choice (i.e. ballad, Latin, funk/groove, etc.) 3. Jazz sight reading will be provided at the audition. 4. Major Scales 5. A short classical selection (movement or etude), which demonstrates musical and technical ability. Jazz Trumpet Dr. John Adler, , John.Adler@unco.edu 1. Perform a non- improvised jazz selection, i.e. a jazz etude or transcription that demonstrates knowledge of style and articulation 2. Play the head and improvise one or two choruses with a live or recorded background on: a) A blues (medium or up- tempo) b) A standard tune (walking bass and tempo of your choice) c) A tune in a contrasting style of your choice (i.e. ballad, Latin, funk/groove, etc.) 5 3. All major scales 4. One (1) etude or solo of the applicant's choice in classical style that demonstrates the applicant s complete musical and technical abilities. 5. Sight reading Jazz Trombone Dr. Nat Wickham, , Nat.Wickham@unco.edu 1. Perform something in a jazz style, i.e. jazz étude or transcription 2. Play the melody (head) and improvise one or two choruses with a live or recorded background on: a) a blues (medium or up-tempo) b) a standard tune c) a tune in a contrasting style of your choice (ballad, Latin, funk/groove, etc.) 3. A classical solo or étude of your choice that demonstrates your musical and technical abilities 4. Demonstrate sight-reading ability Jazz Piano Dana Landry, , Dana.Landry@unco.edu 1. Prepare 3 contrasting pieces from the standard jazz repertoire. Play the melody and improvise over the form. 2. Play a medium or up-tempo blues and improvise over the form. 3. Demonstrate the ability to comp over changes from your chosen pieces. 4. Perform major scales and arpeggios in four octaves. 5. A classical selection that demonstrates musical and technical ability. 6. Demonstrate sight reading ability. Jazz Guitar Steve Kovalcheck, , steven.kovalcheck@unco.edu 1. Perform something in a jazz style, i.e. solo arrangement of a jazz tune or transcription. 2. Play the melody (head) and improvise one or two choruses with a live or recorded background on: a) A blues (medium or up-tempo) b) A standard tune c) A tune in a contrasting style of your choice (i.e. ballad, Latin, funk/groove, etc.) 3. Demonstrate ability to comp, or accompany soloists in the following styles: a) Swing (medium or up-tempo) b) Latin c) Ballad d) Funk/groove 4. Perform selected major and minor scales in 3 octaves. 5. Sight reading will be provided at the audition. Jazz Percussion Jim White, , James.White@unco.edu All percussion students auditioning for the Jazz studies program must perform the following at the scheduled audition: General percussion requirements 1. A rudimental snare drum solo 2. A concert snare drum solo 3. A mallet piece (either two mallet or four) 4. A timpani piece (optional) 5. Demonstrate sight reading ability Jazz Drum Set requirements 1. Demonstrate knowledge of various styles including the following: a) Slow jazz ballad with brushes b) Medium swing c) Up-tempo swing d) Bossa Nova e) Jazz samba f) 16th note funk feel

6 g) 8th note rock feel h) Jazz waltz 2. Demonstrate improvisational ability by playing a 12 bar blues in the following manner: play a chorus of time in a swing feel, followed by three or four choruses of solo over the form, followed by another chorus of time. 3. Demonstrate sight reading ability. Jazz studies applicants are encouraged to send in a recording (CD or cassette tape), which demonstrates his or her ability to play with a jazz ensemble (either big band, small group, or both). Jazz Bass Erik Applegate, , Erik.Applegate@unco.edu (The ability to play acoustic bass is not a prerequisite for acceptance into the Jazz Emphasis program as a bass major, but the study of the acoustic bass and sustained demonstration of progress/proficiency is required to successfully complete this degree program. Jazz Emphasis bass majors must supply their own instrument and related equipment.) 1. Perform something in a jazz style, i.e. transcription of a solo or a jazz etude such as those in Jazz Conception by Jim Snidero or Jazz and Funk Etudes by Bob Mintzer, or something similar. 2. Perform a classical etude or solo piece that demonstrates proficiency with the bow. 3. Play the melody (head), play a stylistically appropriate bass line, and improvise a solo with a recorded background (that you provide) on: a. A blues (medium or up-tempo swing) b. A standard tune (medium or up-tempo swing) c. A tune in a contrasting style of your choice (i.e. ballad, Latin, funk/groove, etc.) 4. Major, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales, 2 octaves (3 different keys of your choice) 5. Sight reading will be provided at the audition. 6. Aural skills. Applicant's ability to match pitch vocally and to distinguish basic chord structures (i.e. major, minor, diminished and augmented triads, in all inversions) Jazz Voice Kerry Marsh, , Kerry.Marsh@unco.edu 1. Perform an originally improvised scat solo by a classic or contemporary jazz vocalist. (Classic examples: Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Mel Torme, Jon Hendricks. Contemporary examples: Dianne Reeves, Nancy King, Kurt Elling, Bobby McFerrin). Bring the original recording on CD or digital device to use as your accompaniment. 2. Sing the melody of two jazz tunes in contrasting styles/tempos (swing, ballad, latin, blues) and prepare to improvise over the form of at least one selection. Please bring either a lead sheet or backing track (using a CD or digital device) in your preferred key for each selection. 3. You will be played a series of 4-note and 5-note patterns on the piano and asked to reproduce each pattern using the neutral syllable of your choice (lah, dah or doo). 4. You will be led through a series of vocal exercises to demonstrate your range, tone quality, control and flexibility. Composition Emphasis Dr. Paul Elwood, , Paul.Elwood@unco.edu Students seeking admission to the BM, Composition program must first schedule an audition date and gain admission into a performance studio. (Audition dates are listed on page 1 of this application.) Incoming and returning students who are interested in majoring in Composition should contact Dr. Elwood at Paul.Elwood@unco.edu to arrange an interview for admission and submit a portfolio of at least three scores and accompanying recordings of original compositions. All students interested in the composition program are encouraged to seek admission to the composition emphasis no later than the beginning of their sophomore year. Incoming students may be accepted to an alternative degree and emphasis while pending final admission to the BM, Composition program. School of Music Scholarships The School of Music awards a number of merit-based scholarships. Your audition for the School of Music may also serve as a scholarship audition. There is no School of Music scholarship application. Please inform the audition committee at the time of your audition that you are interested in auditioning for a scholarship. Decisions about scholarships are generally made mid April. Financial Aid and Scholarships Need-based aid is offered to qualified applicants through UNC s Office of Financial Aid. We strongly encourage you to apply for federal financial aid. To do so, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 for full consideration. The FAFSA form is available online at The UNC Universal Scholarship Form is available at: and is due by March 1. The UNC Universal Scholarship Form determines eligibility for several music awards and many other UNC awards. You must be fully admitted to UNC by March 1 to complete this application. As long as you are admitted to the University, you can complete this application prior to being fully admitted to the School of Music. Contacts Admissions Office: , Financial Aid: , Housing: , Bands & Orchestra: , Jazz Studies: , Registrar s Office: , School of Music: (general questions) , School of Music: (Auditions, Admissions, Scholarships): , valerie.kalos@unco.ed 6