Hayes School of Music

Dress professionally so that you will make a good first impression in your video.

We'd like to know who you are, the date of your recording, what you are auditioning on (as in instrument or voice range), degree program you are planning to pursue, and the name of the piece you're going to be performing. Do the same for each recording, please.

Use this script:

• We will accept unedited video recordings only. We would like to hear your presentation as close to "live" as possible.
• Record each piece as a separate file.
• Use the best tool available to you to record. You may use your smartphone, camcorder, or a computer webcam to record your audition.
• Set your recording device to record a 1080P video. This is referred to as a HD video. If your device is only capable of recording in 720P mode (DVD quality), that is also acceptable.

Prepare your audition repertoire as listed on our Audition Requirements page. Audition requirements vary depending on your area. On this page, you will also find technique requirements that will be heard during your in-person or online audition. Since you will be asked to perform your technique requirements on your in-person or online audition day, you not need to submit recordings of your techniques. If you have questions, contact our faculty for help.

Prepare at least one solo or etude on all three of the main concert percussion instruments:

• Snare Drum

  • Both Concert and Rudimental Snare Drum solos are acceptable

    Performance majors are encouraged to prepare both a Concert and Rudimental Solo

  • Suggested repertoire: Method for Snare Drum, Douze Etudes, or Keiskleiriana by Delecluse, Portraits in Rhythm by Cirone, Advanced Snare Drum Studies by Peters, All-American Drummer by Wilcoxon, 14 Modern Contest Solos by Pratt

Piano Auditions

Repertoire and Technique Requirements

Entrance into Hayes School of Music degree programs with guitar as the primary instrument of student is competitive. The available openings in the guitar studio are usually filled after the February auditions. A limited number of scholarships are available to guitarists. Given the large number of students auditioning to pursue a program of study with guitar as a major instrument, early auditions are encouraged to have the best opportunity to be awarded a scholarship.

Solo pieces: 

Students will be able to meet our brass faculty during your audition to learn more about the degree programs and the brass performance area. Please reach out at any time if you have any questions.

HSOM Brass Faculty:

Dr Stokes-Trumpet - stokesjm@appstate.edu

Dr Corbliss-Horn - corblissdc@appstate.edu

Dr Brown-Trombone - brownja9@appstate.edu

Bassoon Audition Requirements

Please contact Dr. David Wells, Assistant Professor of Bassoon by email at wellsda2@appstate.edu or by phone (828-262-6460) with any questions.

Repertoire