Faculty
Paul Ellison , Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Double Bass and Co-Chair of Strings
Timothy Pitts , Professor of Double Bass
Audition Requirements
Online Preliminary Submission by December 1, 2020
If you have not heard from us by January 6, 2021, please email us.
Required preliminary repertoire is by video submission
When recording the preliminary submission, please record with your full body and instrument in the frame. Please include the following:
- Two movements from a concerto
- Two contrasting movements of Bach
- Standard excerpts: Mozart Symphony No. 35 (first and fourth movements); Beethoven Symphony No. 5 (third movement); Brahms Symphony No. 2 (first and fourth movements); Strauss Ein Heldenleben #9, #40, the Battle Scene complete
Required graduate live audition repertoire
The repertoire for the audition must include one work from each of the following groups:
- Full Bach suite of the applicant's choice
- Major concerto
- Standard excerpts: Mozart Symphony No. 35 (first and fourth movements); Beethoven Symphony No. 5 (third movement); Brahms Symphony No. 2 (first and fourth movements); Strauss Ein Heldenleben #9, #40, the Battle Scene complete
Live auditions will be held on February 2 or 3, 2021.
Questions about your application?
Phyllis Smith , Music Admissions
713-348-3578