Graduate String Audition Requirements

Master of Music: Performance Degrees (Performance, Performance/Pedagogy, Graduate Performance Certificate)

Auditioning students are required to perform a solo program that includes one selection from each of the following categories:

Violin, Viola, Cello

• One movement of a major concerto (with cadenza if applicable)
• Two movements of a solo Sonata or Partita or Suite by J.S Bach
• One solo work of your choice (a 20th/21th century work is strongly encouraged, but not required)
• Scales, Arpeggios, and Sight-Reading may by requested

Double Bass

• One movement of a major concerto (with cadenza if applicable)
• Two movements of a work from the Baroque Period
• One additional work of your choice
• Scales, Arpeggios, and Sight-Reading may by requested

Additional information: All repertoire must be performed by memory, with the exception of contemporary works. A comprehensive repertoire list should be submitted with the application or presented to the jury at the audition. This list should include repertoire, both solo and chamber, that has been studied and performed.

Master of Music: String Principals
Majors: Music Therapy, Conducting, Theory, Composition

Auditioning students will perform one composition from TWO of the following categories. Memorization is optional but preferable.

• Baroque
• Classical
• Romantic, Impressionistic, or Contemporary eras

String Graduate Assistantships

Auditioning students who wish to be considered for a graduate assistantship must submit a dossier that contains the following additional materials:

• Resume/Vita
• Philosophy of Teaching

Opportunities

Our graduate students also have the opportunity to perform with several regional orchestras, participate in numerous guest artist masterclasses, and teach through Athens Community Music School and its new string satellite programs in Logan and Gallipolis.

Recorded Auditions

Live auditions are strongly encouraged as the live audition provides students the opportunity to meet our faculty and explore the campus. Exceptions may be made in rare circumstances, and must be approved by the division chair. International students who are unable to travel to campus may elect to submit live performances (video) of the audition repertoire via YouTube, Vimeo or a similar service or schedule a video conferenced audition and interview. Please contact Division Chair for more information.

Additional Information

All applications and auditions must be received and completed by March 1st in order to receive full scholarship and graduate assistantship consideration. Live interviews are required in order to be considered for a graduate assistantship. For international applicants, an interview via Skype may be arranged in lieu of an on-campus interview.

For additional information regarding string studies at the Ohio University School of Music, please contact:

Jose Rocha
Chair, String Division
rocha@ohio.edu