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Percussion Audition Requirements:
All auditioning college and high school students should prepare etudes or solos on the following: snare drum (rudimental and orchestral), timpani, and keyboard (marimba, xylophone, or vibes). A multiple percussion solo may replace the snare drum solos. Sight-reading, timpani tuning, scales and rudiments will be a part of the audition. Drum set is optional and is not required for acceptance, but is the fourth major area of study in the high school and undergraduate program. Master's Degree applicants should prepare advanced solos in the three areas listed above, and at least one orchestral excerpt on snare drum, timpani, and xylophone. High school students who do not have access to keyboards or timpani should contact John R. Beck before scheduling an audition.

Suggested audition material includes, but is not limited to the following composers: