Music : Percussion Audition Requirements

Admission Audition Requirements
For New Percussion 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:

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

Requirements:

1. A solo or etude on snare drum
2. A solo or etude on timpani
3. A solo or etude on mallet instruments or at least three major scales.
4. Drum set ability can be demonstrated by various beat patterns

Audition times must be arranged directly with Mark Goodenberger, head of the percussion 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 Goodenberger.

Large Ensemble Audition Requirements
For New and Returning Percussion 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 with professor Goodenberger in room 167. Please download, print and prepare the Fall 2008 Percussion Audition Excerpts for your large ensemble audition.

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 Aug.,21,, 2008