Double Bass Auditions

STEP 1: SIGN UP 

Contact the faculty member listed below to schedule your audition.

STEP 2: PREPARE

Audition Requirements found below.

STEP 3: AUDITION

Complete a live audition on the date you selected! (If unable to attend a live audition, please contact the faculty member for your instrument/area).

Audition Requirements for 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 choice.

Faculty contact:  Richard Ryan, reryan@ku.edu