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
Preliminary submission is by video and should include the live audition repertoire. When recording the preliminary submission, please record with your full body and instrument in the frame. If you have not heard from us by January 6, 2021, please email us.
Preliminary submission is identical to the live audition requirements.
- Two contrasting movements of solo Bach (from any of the solo suites for cello)
- Two contrasting movements of a major concerto
- Representative excerpts from: a Mozart Symphony (Nos. 39, 35, 40, 41); Brahms Symphony No. 1 or 2; Beethoven Symphony No. 5, 3rd movement; Strauss Don Juan or Ein Heldenleben
- Students are expected to know major and minor scales and arpeggios in three octaves for the audition.
No accompanist is needed or desired for the audition.
Live auditions will be held January 15, 22 and 25.
Questions about your application?
Phyllis Smith , Music Admissions
713-348-3578