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For New Oboe 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. One fast and one slow Barret etude.
2. One Ferling etude.
3. Two movements from standard oboe literature:
   Examples:
   Mozart: oboe quartet, Britten: 6 Metamorphoses, Poulenc Sonata, Saint-Saens Sonata
   Handel Sonatas, Marcello Concerto; Handel Concerti; Mozart Concerto, etc.
4. Two major scales of your choice, using the fullest range possible for the
   level of your current ability (more advanced students should be playing up to
   high F and high G and down to low Bb when necessary.)

Oboe Audition times must be arranged directly with Brent Hages, head of the oboe studio. He can be reached by calling the Dept. of Music at 509-963-1216. Auditions should be scheduled during our annual Audition Days, in January. For accommodation at another time, please contact Brent Hages.

Large Ensemble Audition Requirements
For New and Returning Oboe Students wishing to play in a large ensemble

Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band auditions take place during the first week of each new quarter. Fall auditions have specific materials for all who intend to play in a large ensemble. Auditions for Winter and/or Spring will be announced as needed. Contact Professor Gookin for more information.