Accompanying (Graduate)

Prospective students must complete an audition, including:

1. A major work from the solo piano repertoire. This need not be memorized.
2. Handel: "Rejoice Greatly" from Messiah.
3. Schubert: Gretchen am Spinnrade and Du bist die Ruh.
4. Strauss: Zueignung.
5. Fauré: Après un rêve and Notre amour.
6. Verdi: "Eri tu" from Un Ballo in Maschera.

The applicant may perform these selections with a singer of her/his choice, or the accompaniments may be played without a singer. The key of each song may be chosen by the applicant. A test in sight-reading will also be given.

Note: Non-Accompanying candidates may apply for an Accompanying Assistantship. The applicants for this assistantship must perform the following requirements:

1. Prokofiev: Sonata in D major for violin (or flute) and piano. 1st movement.
2. Fauré: "Green" from Mélodies de Venise. op. 58, in either A-flat or G-flat.
3. Sight reading.

In addition, applicants should bring to the audition a repertory list of vocal and instrumental (winds and strings) accompanying s/he has done. Include ensemble, chamber music, choral accompanying, and any experience with opera or music theatre. The vocal repertory need not be detailed and specific by titles, but should be represented in terms of composers covered. This will aid in determining divisional and studio assignments should an assistantship be awarded.