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CLARINET & SAX

Admission Audition Requirements
For New Clarinet or Saxophone Students

In order to complete your acceptance into the CWU Department of Music program, you must audition for the music faculty. This gives us an opportunity to hear the level you have achieved in your musical skills and it gives you the opportunity to discuss your development with collegiate instructors.

For your audition we recommend the following:

Select music which best displays your performance level.
We strongly recommend you prepare your audition material under the supervision of your private teacher and/or music director.

Requirements:

CLARINET:	SAXOPHONE:
1. Major scales, at least 2 octaves	1. Major scales, at least 2 octaves
2. Two contrasting selections. For example, a quick and a slow etude from the 32 Etudes by C. Rose, a fast and slow movement from a sonata or concerto, etc.;	2. Two contrasting selections. For example, a quick and slow etude from the 48 Famous Studies by W. Ferling, a fast and slow movement from a sonata or concerto, etc.
3. Sight reading may be required	3. Sight reading may be required

Performance majors should prepare three works to include 20th century and earlier styles.

Admission Audition times must be arranged directly with Professor Brooks, head of the woodwinds area. He can be reached by calling the Dept. of Music at 509-963-1216. Auditions should be scheduled during our annual Open House, in April. For accommodation at another time, please contact Professor Brooks.

Jazz Improvisation auditions require two charts in contrasting styles (Blues in F or Bb, a jazz standard from the "realbook", etc). A taped accompaniment or Aebersold play along disc is acceptable and encouraged for a Jazz Improvisation audition.

Large Ensemble Audition Requirements
For New and Returning Clarinet and Saxophone Students

Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band auditions will take place during the first week of each new quarter. You will sign up for an audition time on Professor Gookin’s door, room 109.

Jazz Band auditions will take place during the first week of each new quarter. Visit the Jazz Auditions page for more information, charts, and scheduled times. Contact Professor Bruya if you have any further questions.

Last updated July 31, 2008

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Music
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
963-1216
fax: 509-963-1239
email: music@cwu.edu

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400 E. University Way, Ellensburg WA 98926

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