WVU School of Music cello applicants should present the following technical and musical materials at their audition:
Performance
- One caprice/etude such as Popper, Duport, Dotzauer, Matz etc.
- A movement from a standard concerto (or work of equivalent difficulty) and a movement of solo Bach from the Six Suites.
- All major and melodic minor three octave scales.
Music Education, Music Therapy, Music and Health, Bachelor of Arts, or Composition
- One etude such as Popper, Duport, Dotzauer, Lee, Matz, etc.
- Two contrasting works from two different stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or 20th Century or 21st Century). Selections could include individual movements from a concerto, sonata, or suite. Please contact Dr. Ellis to discuss appropriate repertoire.
- A scale may be requested at the audition
Music Industry, Commercial Music
- Two contrasting selections of music that represent the applicant’s current level of performance
- A scale may be requested at the audition