Violin
Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Arts
- A 3-octave major and minor scale and arpeggio set from the Flesh Scale System in one of the following keys – G, A, Bb, or C
- An etude from one of the recommended etude books below
- One movement from any of the Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin by J.S Bach
Recommended Etude Books
- Dont – 24 Etudes & Caprices
- Kreutzer – 42 studies
- Rode – 24 Caprices
Bachelor of Music
- A 3-octave major and minor scale and arpeggio set from the Flesh Scale System in one of the following keys – G, A, Bb, C, D, or Eb
- An etude from one of the recommended etude books below
- One movement from a solo sonata or partita by J.S Bach
- One movement of a standard concerto
Questions about Violin? Contact Guy Harrison.
Viola
Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Arts
- A 3-octave major and minor scale and arpeggio set from the Flesh Scale System in one of the following keys – C, D, Eb, or F
- An etude from one of the recommended etude books below
- One movement from any of the Six Cello Suites by J.S Bach
Recommended Etude Books
- Fiorillo – 31 Selected Studies
- Kreutzer – 42 Studies
- Mazas – Etudes Brilliante Op. 26, Book 2
Bachelor of Music
- A 3-octave major and minor scale and arpeggio set from the Flesh Scale System in one of the following keys – C, D, Eb, or F
- An etude from one of the recommended etude books below
- One movement from any of the Six Cello Suites by J.S Bach
- One movement of a standard concerto
Recommended Etude Books
- Fiorillo – 31 Selected Studies
- Kreutzer – 42 Studies
- Mazas – Etudes Brilliante Op. 26, Book 2
Questions about Viola auditions? Contact Guy Harrison.
Cello
Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Arts
- A 3-octave major and minor scale and arpeggio set from the Flesch-Boettcher Scale System for Cello in one of the following keys – C, D, Eb, or F
- An etude from one of the recommended etude books below
- One movement from any of the Six Cello Suites by J.S Bach
Recommended Etude Books
- Duport – 21 Studies
- Dotzauer – 113 Studies, Vol. 4 (International)
- Popper – High School of Cello Playing, Op. 73
Bachelor of Music
- A 3-octave major and minor scale and arpeggio set from the Flesch-Boettcher Scale System for Cello in one of the following keys – C, D, Eb, or F
- An etude from one of the recommended etude books below
- One movement from any of the Six Cello Suites by J.S Bach
- One movement of a standard concerto
Recommended Etude Books
- Duport – 21 Studies
- Dotzauer – 113 Studies, Vol. 4 (International)
- Popper – High School of Cello Playing, Op. 73
Questions about Cello? Contact Guy Harrison.
Double Bass
Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Arts
- A 2-octave major and minor scale & arpeggio set of the student’s choice
- An etude from one of the recommended etude books below
- A solo piece that represents your highest level of playing ability from one of the recommended series below
Recommended Etude Books:
- Rabbath – New Techniques for Double Bass, Book2 or 3
- Simandl – New Method, Book 2 (International)
- Sturm – Volume 2 (International
Recommended Solo Series
- Vance – Progressive Repertoire, Vol. 3
- Zimmerman – Solos for the Double Bass Player
Bachelor of Music
- A 3-octave major and minor scale & arpeggio set of the student’s choice
- An etude from one of the recommended etude books below
- A solo piece that represents your highest level of playing ability from one of the recommended series below
- A movement from any of the Six Cello Suites by J.S Bach, or One movement from a standard concerto
Recommended Etude Books
- Rabbath – New Techniques for Double Bass, Book2 or 3
- Simandl – New Method, Book 2 (International)
- Sturm – Volume 2 (International)
Recommended Solo Series
- Vance – Progressive Repertoire, Vol. 3
- Zimmerman – Solos for the Double Bass Player
Questions about Double Bass? Contact Guy Harrison.
Classical Guitar
Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Arts
- Coming soon
Bachelor of Music
- Coming soon
Questions about Classical Guitar? Contact Guy Harrison.
Guitar and Electric Bass Requirements for Commercial Music
Scales
- “C” major, “ G” major, “F’’ major, “Bb” major, “Eb”major two octaves ascending and descending.
- “A”, “E”, “D”, “C”, harmonic minor, two octaves ascending and descending.
- Students will be required to play with a metronome with the quarter note equal to 120BPM
Chords (Guitar Only)
- All open chords; major, minor, minor 7, major 7
- All bar chords, major and minor with the root on the 5th and 6th string.
- All Dominant 7th chords with the root on the 5th and 6th strings
- All minor 7th chords with the root on the 6th and 5th string
Arpeggios (Bass only)
- Arpeggiate the following chords
- C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, F#, B, E, A, D, G-All major chords C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, F#, B, E, A, D, G- All minor chords
Performance piece
Choose a rock, country or pop piece and perform it as a solo or with a backing track. This needs to be only about 2 minutes. This needs to showcase your best attributes. If you are a rhythm player or a solo note player, be that player!
Short Essay
Write a short essay that describes the reason for wanting to enter the commercial music program at Auburn University. Tell us about your goals and aspirations. Who has inspired you and where do you plan to be in 5 years. Please provide 4 copies of the essay to bring to your audition.
Questions about Guitar and Electric Bass? Contact Patrick Bruce at pjb0028@auburn.edu.