Auditions for the School of Music must be arranged through the Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Mary Kay Bauer. ( mkbauer@email.wcu.edu/828-227-3275 ). Requirements for each instrumental/vocal area are summarized below:

Brass and Woodwinds: 2-3 contrasting pieces from the standard solo repertory representative of at least two style periods. Sight reading will be required at the audition.

Keyboard: Please contact Dr. Andrew Adams ( aadams@email.wcu.edu/828-227-3953 ) for more information.

Voice: At least 5 selections of representative and contrasting material including French, German, Italian and English languages as well as Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary styles should be presented. Musical Theatre selections are acceptable. Taped accompaniments are not acceptable. An accompanist will be provided at the time of the audition.

Music Technology (MIDI/Synthesis): Acceptance criteria include demonstrated proficiency on a musical instrument, a portfolio, and an interview with faculty. The audition may be on an acoustic instrument or synthesizer, EWI, Malletkat, or other electronic music controller. The portfolio, a CD or DVD of representative material, must demonstrate creative experience in a variety of music technology skills including computer music notation, MIDI sequencing, synthesis, sound design, and digital audio recording, editing and mixing. An interview with program faculty in which career goals are clearly articulated is also a part of the process.

Percussion: Students should play an advanced level work in each of the following areas: marimba, timpani and multiple percussion. Specific repertoire should be approved by the percussion professor before auditioning. Sight reading will be required at the audition.

Jazz Guitar:  Please reference this link and contact Mr. Stephen Wohlrab (swohlrab@email.wcu.edu/828-227-2713)

Classical Guitar:  Please reference this link and contact Mr. Michael Waters (waters@email.wcu.edu/828-230-0189)