Faculty
Ori Kam , Professor of Viola (starting fall 2027)
Stephen Wyrczynski , Professor of Viola (starting fall 2027)
Audition Requirements
Online prescreening submission due December 1, 2026 by 11:59 PM (EST)
Multiple uploaded files of your prescreening requirements are acceptable.
Required prescreening repertoire is by video submission
- Two contrasting movements from a Bach solo cello suite or violin sonata or partita
- One movement from a major concerto
- One movement from a sonata
Required graduate audition repertoire
The applicant should present a program of 60-70 minutes in duration, including one work from each of the four categories below. One piece must be written after 1970.
- Bach (from memory) any of the six cello suites or any of the violin solo sonatas or partitas
- A complete concerto (from memory) by Bartók; Hindemith Der Schwanendreher; Walton; Piston; Schnittke; Harbison; Penderecki or work of similar importance
- A substantial work such as Brahms, Clarke, Hindemith, Rochberg, Shostakovich, Schumann, Vieuxtemps, or Bax
- A short work of your choice
With the exception of category 1, the complete program must be performed with piano, where applicable. 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 time. The applicant must be prepared to perform all chosen works in their entirety. However, the jury may decide to hear only certain portions.
Auditions with interviews will be held February 2 or 3, 2027.