Piano, String, Drums Audition Guidelines

Introduction:
Each student must state their name and the title of the piece they will perform at the beginning of each video.

Video Requirements: Students must submit at least two compositions of contrasting styles, such as:

  1. Classical Repertoire:
    • A 2-5 minute clip of the student performing a piece from the standard classical repertoire (see suggested literature below).
  2. Group Performance:
    • A 2-5 minute clip of the student performing a song with a group. This can include, but is not limited to, a group recital, orchestra, ensemble, worship band, choir, or choral group. This could be a recording from a church service or a group assembled specifically for this video audition.
  3. Contemporary Piece:
    • A 2-5 minute clip of the student performing a contemporary worship, jazz, or commercial piece. The student may use additional accompanying tracks of other instruments or vocals to enhance the performance.
  4. Original or Self-Arranged Piece:
    • A 2-5 minute clip of the student performing a self-written or self-arranged piece of music.

Suggested Literature for Piano Applied Students:

  • A Bach Prelude and Fugue, or a Scarlatti Sonata.
  • A classical sonata by composers like Mozart or Beethoven.
  • A composition from the Romantic, Impressionistic, or Modern periods such as a Chopin Nocturne, Brahms Intermezzo, Debussy Arabesque, etc.

Suggested Rudiments and Grooves for Drums Applied Studies:

  • Rudiment: Long Rolls
  • Rudiment: Flams
  • Rudiment: Paradiddle
  • Groove: Rock
  • Groove: Funk
  • Groove: 6/8

Example Submissions

Example 1 Student Submission (Piano)

Example 2 Student Submission (Guitar)

Example 3 Student Submission (Violin)

Example 4 Student Submission (Drums)

Submission Method:

  • Upload the videos to Google Drive or Youtube.
  • Enable access to the videos.
  • Share the link on the information form provided.

These videos will be reviewed by the department, and students may be asked to perform an in-person interview and audition with the Program Coordinator and other Music and Worship Department faculty before starting their degree at Boyce College.