Faculty
Paul Ellison , Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Double Bass, Co-Chair of Strings
Timothy Pitts , Professor of Double Bass
Audition Requirements
Online Prescreening Submission due December 1, 2024 by 11:59 PM (EST)
Multiple uploaded files of your prescreening requirements are acceptable.
Required prescreening repertoire is by video submission
When recording the prescreening 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 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
Auditions with interviews will be held February 4 or 5, 2025.
For works that require piano accompaniment, the Shepherd School will provide a pianist and limited rehearsal time if requested. If the Shepherd School is to provide the pianist, all piano parts must be made available three weeks before the scheduled audition date. The applicant must be prepared to perform all chosen works in their entirety. However, the jury may decide to hear only certain portions.