Repertoire List
•Bullet: Brass: Prepare one or two contrasting selections that you enjoy playing. Selections may come from your school ensemble, private lessons, solo repertoire or other musical settings. Choose music that is comfortable and allows you to demonstrate your musical strengths.
•Bullet: Keyboards: Prepare one or two pieces that represent your current level and musical interests. At least one selection should demonstrate your ability to play independently with both hands. Selections may be classical, popular, sacred, or another style that you enjoy.
•Bullet: Percussion: Prepare one or two selections on your primary percussion instrument(s). You may perform on snare drum, mallets, timpani, drum set, or other percussion. Choose music that represents your current experience and interests.
•Bullet: Strings: Prepare one or two contrasting selections that represent your current playing level. Selections may come from solo repertoire, orchestra/ensemble music, chamber music, or another style you enjoy. Choose music that allows you to demonstrate your strengths rather than simply choosing the most difficult piece you know.
•Bullet: Voice: Prepare one or two songs that you know well and enjoy singing. At least one selection should be performed with accompaniment or a backing track. Selections may include classical, musical theater, Popular, sacred, or other vocal styles. You do not need to prepare an art song or operatic aria unless you want to.
•Bullet: Woodwinds: Prepare one or two contrasting selections that you enjoy playing. Selections may come from your school ensemble, private lessons, solo repertoire or other musical settings. Choose music that is comfortable and allows you to demonstrate your musical strengths.
•Bullet: Jazz: Prepare one or two selections in a jazz style that you enjoy performing. Choose music appropriate for your instrument and current experience. You may perform a jazz standard, blues, swing tune, or another piece that demonstrates your interest in jazz. If you have experience improvising, please include a short sample.
Scales & Technique
•Bullet: Brass, Keyboards, and Woodwinds: Major and minor scales are optional but encouraged