Double Bass Auditions

STEP 1: SIGN UP

Please note: due to Covid 19 concerns, KU School of Music will be offering video auditions in lieu of the live auditions.

STEP 2: PREPARE

Audition Requirements:

Graduate Certificate in Music Performance and MM applicants-

• First movement of a major concerto
• Movement of a Bach cello suite
• Standard excerpt from each of the following:
• Beethoven Symphony #5
• Mozart Symphony 35, 39, or 40 (applicant may choose)
• Berlioz Symphony Fantastique, Mvt. 4, 3 bars after 50 through 52
• Verdi “Othello” bass solo

​DMA applicants - add one piece of your choosing.

STEP 3: AUDITION

Complete a video audition and email link (YouTube or Vimeo) directly to the faculty member for your instrument/area.

Faculty contact:  Richard Ryan, reryan@ku.edu