{"id":1329,"date":"2017-07-05T15:36:44","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T19:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peabody.jhu.edu\/?page_id=1329"},"modified":"2024-09-10T14:38:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T18:38:13","slug":"auditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/peabody.jhu.edu\/academics\/instruments-areas-of-study\/woodwinds\/saxophone\/auditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Auditions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Examples of music, where provided, are not intended to influence the applicant\u2019s choice of prepared music, nor are they intended to limit their selections to a particular body of work except insofar as the music relates to performance context (solo, accompanied, concerto, etc.). Rather, applicants are encouraged to perform the music that they connect with most, demonstrating their personal connection to and command of the instrument, regardless of if those selections are considered standard, traditional, or part of the canon. If there are questions about repertoire, please write about them directly to Dr. Doug O’Connor at doug.oconnor@jhu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pre-screening<\/h2>\n

There is no pre-screening requirement for saxophone.<\/p>\n

Bachelor of Music<\/h2>\n

Saxophone applicants should prepare the following:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Two etudes or movements from solo works demonstrating contrasting styles. Examples include, but are not limited to:<\/span>\n
      \n
    • Movements of any unaccompanied works by J.S. Bach<\/span><\/span>
      \n<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Star Bits<\/i>\u00a0by Corey Dundee<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 48 Etudes<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span>by Wilhelm Ferling<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • 28 Etudes on Modes of Olivier Messiaen<\/i><\/span>\u00a0by Guy Lacour<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • 9 Etudes <\/i><\/span>by Christian Lauba<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Vignettes<\/i>\u00a0by Remy LeBeouf<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 25 Caprices<\/i>\u00a0by Sigfrid Karg-Elert<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Ma\u00ef<\/i>\u00a0by Ryo Noda<\/li>\n
    • Tango Etudes<\/i><\/span>\u00a0by Astor Piazzolla<\/span>
      \n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Sonate<\/i><\/span>\u00a0by Jeanine Rueff<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Wings<\/i>\u00a0by Joan Tower<\/li>\n
    • Black Mary\u00a0<\/em>by Shelley Washington<\/li>\n
    • Naica<\/em> by Viet Cuong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Two contrasting movements from accompanied work(s). Examples include, but are not limited to:<\/span>\n
        \n
      • Sonata, Op. 19<\/i><\/span>\u00a0by Paul Creston<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Unquiet Waters<\/i><\/span>\u00a0by Kevin Day<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Prelude, Cadence et Finale<\/i><\/span>\u00a0by Alfred Desenclos<\/span>
        \n<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Brilliance<\/i>\u00a0by Ida Gotkovsky<\/li>\n
      • Sonata<\/i>\u00a0by Bernard Heiden<\/li>\n
      • Yes No Maybe<\/i>\u00a0by Jennifer Higdon
        \n<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Tableaux de Provence<\/i>\u00a0by Paule Maurice<\/li>\n
      • Sonata<\/i>, Op. 29 by Robert Muczynski<\/li>\n
      • Gradient<\/i>\u00a0by Baljinder Sekhon<\/li>\n
      • Romance<\/i>\u00a0by William Grant Still<\/li>\n
      • Klonos<\/i>\u00a0by Piet Swerts<\/li>\n
      • Fuzzy Bird Sonata<\/i>\u00a0by Takashi Yoshimatsu<\/li>\n
      • Eglogue et Danse Pastorale<\/em> by Ren\u00e9 Corniot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Applicants need not be confined to a specific saxophone (i.e. alto, tenor, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n
      • At least one of the applicant’s selections should be by a composer from a background that is under-represented in concert halls. Some examples have been provided and more can be offered upon request. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        OPTIONAL<\/span><\/h3>\n
          \n
        • One movement of a concerto. Examples include, but are not limited to:<\/span>\n
            \n
          • Concerto<\/i><\/span>\u00a0by Paul Creston<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Concerto<\/i><\/span>\u00a0by Ingolf Dahl<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Concerto<\/i><\/span>\u00a0by Jacques Ibert<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Concerto<\/i><\/span>\u00a0by Alexandre Glazunov<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Unquiet Waters<\/i><\/span>\u00a0by Kevin Day<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Let the Darkness Out<\/i><\/span>\u00a0by\u00a0Catherine Likhuta<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • The applicant may also choose to perform a selection demonstrating additional versatility. For example: jazz improvisation, self-composed works, doubling, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Graduate Degrees<\/h2>\n

            The applicant must present sufficient material to perform a full solo recital (50 minutes of music or more), containing works which show a diversity of periods and styles.\u00a0At least two of the applicant’s selections should be by composers from backgrounds that are under-represented in concert halls.<\/span><\/p>\n

            Artist Diploma<\/h2>\n

            AD applicants in saxophone must prepare a program of no less than 70 minutes duration, representing at least three styles or historical periods, including at least two larger works, and including selections by\u00a0composers from backgrounds that are under-represented in concert halls.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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