Percussion 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:
All applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Music Performance, MM in Performance or the DMA in Performance must perform in all major areas listed below. This list is the minimum required audition for the graduate level.
Timpani: One solo or etude and two contrasting orchestral excerpts
Marimba/Vibraphone: Two significant and contrasting solos, at least one of which must be four mallets
Snare Drum: One concert solo or etude and two contrasting orchestral excerpts.
Other: Two orchestral excerpts on instruments besides snare drum and timpani
Feel free to prepare anything else you would like to play for auditions.
STEP 3: AUDITION
Complete a video audition and email link (YouTube or Vimeo) directly to the faculty member for your instrument/area.
Faculty contact: musicgrad@ku.edu