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CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS APPLYING TO PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Sound Recording Technology Music Business Music Performance Music Studies (Preparatory Degree for UML
Master of Music in Music Teaching)

Admission to the Department of Music at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is by entrance audition only. All entering freshmen and undergraduate transfer students who have been admitted to the University are required to pass an entrance audition and take a theory diagnostic examination. The admissions process is a two-part process: Step 1 Submit an application to the Universitys Admissions Office: http://uml.edu/Admissions Step 2 As soon as an applicant receives an acceptance letter from the Universitys Admissions Office, he/she should schedule an entrance audition on one of the scheduled auditions dates by calling the Department of Music at 978-934-3850 Applicants should be aware that acceptance into the Department of Music is a competitive process. We therefore recommend that serious applicants schedule an earlier audition date rather than a later one. It is expected that students will spend extensive time in preparation for the entrance audition process; private instrumental or vocal instruction is essential. Students auditioning must demonstrate sufficient technical and musical skill on an instrument or in the vocal area to provide evidence of readiness to undertake college level instruction. Specific instrumental/vocal audition requirements are included in the attached pages. This information is also available on our website: http://www.uml.edu/college/arts_sciences/Music/ then click on Prospective Students.

Applicants will be required to complete a short music theory diagnostic exam on their audition day. The results of this examination do not affect acceptance.

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MUSIC THEORY DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATION

All applicants are required to take a Theory Diagnostic Examination on the scheduled audition day. This test determines how prepared one is to begin the serious study of music. The results of this examination do not affect acceptance into the program, though they do determine whether a student is prepared for Musicianship and Analysis 1. The test covers the following material: Standard notational practices in treble and bass clefs; Conventional beaming practices in simple and compound meters; Identification of commonly used meters; All major and minor (natural, harmonic, and melodic) scales; Spelling and recognition of simple intervals; Key signatures of all major and minor keys; Spelling and recognition of major, minor, diminished, and augmented triads; Basic aural skills.

Students who fail this diagnostic examination are strongly encouraged to take either our Basic Music Theory or Fundamentals of Musicianship course in the summer session or a similar course at another school to prepare for Musicianship and Analysis 1 in the fall semester. For self-study, we recommend practicing with the following software program: Jeff Evans, Practica Musica, ARS Nova Software; or, using one of these programmed texts: Paul Harder and Greg Steinke, Basic Materials in Music Theory, Allyn and Bacon. John Clough and Joyce Conley, Scales, Intervals, Keys, Triads, Rhythm and Meter, W.W. Norton. or, this website may be helpful: http://www.musictheory.net/index.html Free Musicianship and Analysis tutoring is available during the regular academic semester schedule. The Music Technology Lab on the fourth floor of Durgin Hall is also available for your use in enhancing your musicianship work.

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ENTRANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

BRASS
Private instruction is essential, and it is expected that students will spend extensive time in preparation for the audition. Original compositions are not appropriate for an entrance audition. Applicants for all music degree programs must successfully audition on their instrument in order to be accepted into the Department of Music. In addition to major scales, all applicants for admission to the undergraduate brass program should prepare one solo work and one etude. The following lists of repertoire should be used as a guideline for the entrance audition and to indicate the standards expected of an undergraduate student. However, applicants are not limited to these suggestions when selecting their audition repertoire. Selection of literature for the entrance audition should be discussed with the applicants private instructor and/or band/orchestra director. On audition day, applicants should bring a copy of the audition pieces to be performed. Specific questions may be addressed by calling the Department of Music at 978-934-3850. TRUMPET Studies Solos

36 Studies 34 Studies Legende Heroique Concert Etude Debutante Concerto in B flat 60 Etudes Four (4) Concertos Concerto #1 Chant Lointain

Saint Jacome/Bousquet Brandt-Nagel J. Mouquet Goedicke (Glover) H.L. Clarke Arutunian Kopprasch Mozart Richard Strauss E. Bozza Bordogni-Rouchut Kopprasch Barat Guilmant Rousseau Vivaldi Bordogni-Roberts Kopprasch Bach-Bell Haddad

HORN

Studies Solos

TROMBONE/EUPHONIUM Studies Melodious Etudes 1 60 Selected Studies Solos Andante and Allegro Morceau Symphonique Piece Concertante Concerto in A minor TUBA Studies 43 Bel Canto Studies 60 Studies Solos Air and Bourree Suite for Tuba

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ENTRANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

KEYBOARD
Private instruction is essential, and it is expected that students will spend extensive time in preparation for the audition. Original compositions are not appropriate for an entrance audition. Applicants for all music degree programs must successfully audition on their instrument in order to be accepted into the Department of Music. The following lists of repertoire should be used as a guideline for the entrance audition and to indicate the standards expected of an undergraduate student. However, applicants are not limited to these suggestions when selecting their audition repertoire. Selection of literature for the entrance audition should be discussed with the applicants private instructor. PIANO In addition to all major scales & arpeggios, applicants to the keyboard program must be prepared to perform two pieces of contrasting style and character. The following examples represent the minimum degree of difficulty required: Two-part Inventions Sonatinas, op. 36 Scenes from Childhood, op. 15 Mikrokosmos, Vol. IV Bach Clementi Schumann Bartok

The applicant may perform one or more pieces in jazz and/or other styles, but must include at least one piece from the above repertoire or a selection of equal difficulty as those listed. Applicants wishing to perform on an electronic keyboard must supply their own instrument. In addition, they must be prepared to play at least one piece on the acoustic piano. On audition day, applicants should bring a copy of the audition pieces to be performed. Specific questions may be addressed by calling the Department of Music at 978-934-3850. ORGAN In addition to all major and minor scales and arpeggios on the pedals, applicants to the organ program all applicants should be prepared to perform 1. 2.
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A work by J.S. Bach, Buxtehude, Couperin, or other baroque composer. A romantic work, such as a movement from a sonata by Mendelssohn or chorale-prelude by Brahms. A twentieth century composition.

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ENTRANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

PERCUSSION
Private instruction is essential, and it is expected that students will spend extensive time in preparation for the audition. Original compositions are not appropriate for an entrance audition. Applicants for all music degree programs must successfully audition on their instrument in order to be accepted into the Department of Music. The purpose of the percussion audition is to evaluate applicants musicality, technique, rhythm, sense of pitch, and ability to read musical notation. Selection of literature for the entrance audition should be discussed with their percussion instructor or band director. All candidates must successfully demonstrate ability to execute on: Snare Drum: A roll (open & closed) at various dynamic levels. Rudiments. Sight-reading. A snare drum solo of at least intermediate difficulty, for example, Intermediate Snare Drum by M. Peters or Portraits in Rhythm by A. Cirone. In addition, candidates must also audition in one of the following three areas: 1. Drumset: a. Demonstrate ability to play various "grooves" (ex. bossa nova, samba, jazz, funk, jazz waltz, etc.). b. Demonstrate ability to "trade two's". c. Demonstrate ability to musically improvise solo. 2. Mallets: a. Demonstrate ability to play all major scales (2 octaves). b. Play a prepared, written solo on xylophone, marimba or vibes. Timpani: a. Demonstrate ability to tune timpani. b. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental technique. c. Play a prepared, written solo of intermediate difficulty. 1. 2. 3. 4.

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The University of Massachusetts Lowell will supply all percussion instruments for your audition. Please bring your own sticks and mallets. On audition day, applicants should bring a copy of the audition pieces to be performed. Specific questions may be addressed by calling the Department of Music at 978-934-3850.

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ENTRANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

VOICE
Private instruction is essential, and it is expected that students will spend extensive time in preparation for the audition. Original compositions are not appropriate for an entrance audition. Applicants for all music degree programs must successfully audition on their instrument in order to be accepted into the Department of Music. All applicants for admission to the undergraduate voice program must be prepared to perform, from memory, selections from the following: Solos One Italian art song from the Classical Italian Anthology One art song in English One art song or a contemporary piece of the singers choice.

Selection of literature for the entrance audition should be discussed with the applicants private instructor and/or choral director. An art song is a classical song written from the 17th century to the present (not pop, musical theatre, jazz and not an aria from an opera or an oratorio). An art song can also include classical arrangements of folk songs. In brief, its a short form classical vocal piece with a poetic text. Examples of art song composers in English (American and British) are: Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Roger Quilter, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Benjamin Britten, John Dowland, Gerald Finzi, Ned Rorem, Leonard Bernstein, John Duke, Charles Ives, Henry Purcell, Michael Head. A contemporary piece may be a selection from musical theatre, pop, or jazz repertoire and should demonstrate vocal quality and appropriate vocal style. For a musical theatre or jazz repertoire an accompanist or recording of the music is required. For a pop selection, self accompaniment is an option. Be sure pieces are of contrasting styles, as well as being demonstrative of the student's technical facility and musical expressiveness. Applicants must provide their own accompanist or recording of their music for the audition. If not bringing an accompanist, you must provide your own audio equipment for rehearsing in a practice room prior to your audition. On audition day, applicants should bring a copy of the audition pieces to be performed. Specific questions may be addressed by calling the Department of Music at 978-934-3850.

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ENTRANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

WOODWINDS
Private instruction is essential, and it is expected that students will spend extensive time in preparation for the audition. Original compositions are not appropriate for an entrance audition. Applicants for all music degree programs must successfully audition on their instrument in order to be accepted into the Department of Music. In addition to major scales, all applicants for admission to the undergraduate woodwinds program should prepare one solo work and one etude. The following lists of repertoire should be used as a guideline for your audition and to indicate the standards expected of an undergraduate student. However, applicants are not limited to these suggestions when selecting their audition repertoire. Selection of literature for the entrance audition should be discussed with the applicants private instructor or band director. On audition day, applicants should bring a copy of the audition pieces to be performed. Specific questions may be addressed by calling the Department of Music at 978-934-3850. FLUTE 25 Etudes, op.15 Sonatas Concerti French Solo Pieces 48 Famous Studies for Oboe Sonatas Romances Andersen Bach Mozart Bozza, Debussy, Ibert W. Ferling Handel Schumann Jeanjean Rose Weber Mozart Weissenborn Mozart Woodwinds continued on next page

OBOE

CLARINET Excerpts from 25 Etudes Excerpts from 32 Etudes Concerto Concerto BASSOON Excerpts from Studies, Volume II Concerto

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SAXOPHONE
One prepared piece from list below or other appropriate performance literature for your instrument (should be approximately grade 4 or higher), one etude, and also be prepared to play any of the 12 major scales. Etudes Selected Studies 25 Daily Exercises 48 Etudes ALTO SAXOPHONE Sonata Sonata Concerta TENOR SAXOPHONE Andante and Allegro Concerto BARITONE SAXOPHONE Septieme Solo deConcert Recitative and Rondino Voxman Klose Ferling Heiden Lunde Glazounov Handel/Gee Bennett Singletree Koepke

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ENTRANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

STRINGS-CLASSICAL
Private instruction is essential, and it is expected that students will spend extensive time in preparation for the audition. Original compositions are not appropriate for an entrance audition. Applicants for all music degree programs must successfully audition on their instrument in order to be accepted into the Department of Music. Audition requirements for applicants to the strings program: 1. Two contrasting solos demonstrating technical facility and musical expressiveness; 2. 3. Two etudes/technical studies from recognized string literature Scales/arpeggios in 2 octaves (classical bass-1 octave) all major/minor keys.

The following lists of repertoire should be used as a guideline for the entrance audition and to indicate the standards expected of an undergraduate student. However, applicants are not limited to these suggestions when selecting their audition repertoire. Selection of literature for the entrance audition should be discussed with the applicants private instructor or band/orchestra director. On audition day, applicants should bring a copy of the audition pieces to be performed. Specific questions may be addressed by calling the Department of Music at 978-934-3850. VIOLIN

Etudes/technical studies Sonatas Concerti Etudes/technical studies Sonatas Concerti Scales/arpeggios Etudes/studies Sonatas Concerti

Kayser, Mazas, Schradieck, Sevcik Bach, Handel, Corelli Bach, Mozart Kayser, Mazas, Schradlieck, Sevcik Telemann, Handel Telemann, CPE Bach Grutzmacher Dotzauer, Krane Eccles, Vivaldi, Boccherini Breval, Haydn Nanny, Simandl, Zimmerman Eccles, Vivaldi, Marcello Dragonetti, Koussevitzky, Capuzzi

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CLASSICAL BASS (UPRIGHT, ACOUSTIC) Etudes/technical studies Sonatas Concerti

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ENTRANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

CLASSICAL GUITAR
Private instruction is essential, and it is expected that students will spend extensive time in preparation for the audition. Original compositions are not appropriate for an entrance audition. Applicants for all music degree programs must successfully audition on their instrument in order to be accepted into the Department of Music. The following lists of repertoire should be used as a guideline for the entrance audition and to indicate the standards expected of an undergraduate student. Selection of literature for the entrance audition should be discussed with the applicants private instructor. In addition to major and minor scales, applicants who wish to study classical guitar should prepare (preferably from memory) one etude, study, or concert piece from two of the following categories (other composers of the same period may be used): Renaissance Milan Narvaez Dowland Classical Carcassi Sor Giuliani Twentieth Century Ponce Villa-Lobos Barrios On audition day, applicants should bring a copy of the audition pieces to be performed. Specific questions may be addressed by calling the Department of Music at 978-934-3850. or or Baroque Scarlatti Weiss Bach Romantic Tarrega Coste Mertz

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ENTRANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRIC GUITAR OR STEEL-STRING ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Private instruction is essential, and it is expected that students will spend extensive time in preparation for the audition. Original compositions are not appropriate for an entrance audition. Applicants for all music degree programs must successfully audition on their instrument in order to be accepted into the Department of Music. Audition requirements for all applicants planning to study steel-string, electric, or acoustic guitar are: 1. The following two solos (using the arrangements which are attached or downloadable from the Department of Music website): Green Bossa (2 pages) and Rudiments: 2. 3. 4. 5 Major scale, all keys, two octaves ascending and descending. May use moveable fingering. Harmonic and natural minor scales, all keys, two octaves ascending and descending. Moveable fingering is acceptable. Melodic sight reading. You will be given a few minutes to prepare this, immediately prior to audition. Chord accompaniment sight reading including major, minor, major seventh, dominant seventh, minor seventh, diminished seventh, minor seventh flat five chords. You will be given a few minutes to prepare this, immediately prior to audition. Major and minor triad arpeggios, one octave ascending and descending, all keys. Moveable fingering acceptable. M. Carcassi

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ENTRANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

STRINGS JAZZ BASS, ELECTRIC, ACOUSTIC
Private instruction is essential, and it is expected that students will spend extensive time in preparation for the audition. Original compositions are not appropriate for an entrance audition. Applicants for all music degree programs must successfully audition on their instrument in order to be accepted into the Department of Music. Audition requirements of all applicants planning to study jazz bass, electric or acoustic are: 1. The following two pieces (using the arrangements which are attached or downloadable from the Department of Music website): Minuet 2. 3. 4. 5. and Page 426 (medium swing)

Major, natural minor, melodic minor and harmonic scales, one octave, ascending and descending, in eighth notes at 80 beats per minute. Major seventh, minor seventh, dominant seventh and half diminished chord arpeggios, one octave, ascending and descending. Sight read a simple bass line including eighth-note syncopations. You will be given a few minutes to prepare this, immediately prior to the audition. Improvise a simple quarter-note bass line reading chord changes. You will be given a few minutes to prepare this, immediately prior to the audition.

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