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WOODWIND MAJOR AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Questions may be directed to Professor Roger McKinney; (609) 771-2762; mckinney@tcnj.edu.
FLUTE
Technique: All major scales - 2 octaves - with correct fingerings
Studies: Koehler, Berbiguier, Andersen, or equivalent
Solo: Any two contrasting movements of any standard flute sonata or concerto
An acceptable alternative is any one of the All-State/Region audition solos.
Sight Reading: The candidate may be asked to play a piece at sight.
OBOE
Technique: All major scales slurred
Studies: Barrett Studies, Ferling Studies, or equivalent
Solo: Any standard oboe sonata or concerto
An acceptable alternative is any one of the All-State/Region audition solos.
Sight Reading: The candidate may be asked to play a piece at sight.
CLARINET
NOTE: Auditions and formal study will be on the Bb clarinet only.
Technique: Major scales in C, G, D, A, E, B, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db
Studies: Choose from C. Rose 32 Etudes—number 1 or 2
Solo: Choose one from the following:
"Solo de Concours" by Henri Rabaud
"Concerto #1 in F Minor," Op. 73 by C.M. von Weber (mvt.1)
"Fantasie Caprice" by C. Lefebvre
In addition to the above, the candidate may choose any one of the All-State/Region audition solos.
Sight Reading: The candidate may be asked to play a piece at sight.
SAXOPHONE
NOTE: Auditions and formal study will be on the alto saxophone only.
Technique: All major and minor scales
Studies: An etude from Klose or Mule Book and 2 dissimilar etudes from W. Ferling, 48 Famous Studies (optional, published by Southern Music Co.)
Solo: Handel Sonata #3 (or equivalent) and one composition from the French repertoire
An acceptable alternative is any one of the All-State/Region audition solos.
Sight Reading: The candidate may be asked to play a piece at sight.
BASSOON
Technique: All major scales and arpeggios with correct fingerings
Studies: Milde Scale or Concert Studies, or equivalent
Solo: Any standard bassoon sonata or concerto
An acceptable alternative is any one of the All-State/Region audition solos.