Central Michigan University Audition Requirements (Oboe only)

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General Information

Interested in auditioning for the Central Michigan University School of Music?  Please visit the School of Music Website for details and to register for an audition.
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Undergraduate Audition Requirements

• All major and melodic minor scales (B, Bb, C, Db, D, Eb, E two octaves preferred); chromatic scale through full range of the instrument
• One melody from the 40 Progressive Melodies of Barrett's Oboe Method (can also be found in Gekler's Oboe Method, Book 2) 
• Sight reading required.
• Prepare two contrasting movements from the repertoire list below (or from works of comparable difficulty) that best demonstrate your expressive and technical abilities.  You are encouraged to explore this YouTube playlist if unfamiliar with these works. Please feel free to contact Dr. Binkley with any questions or if you would like to consult with her about your audition repertoire selection.
  ·         Dimenico Cimarosa (arr. A. Benjamin): Concerto for Oboe & Strings
  ·         Madeleine Dring: Danza Gaya
  ·         Vivian Fine: Sonatina (available via imslp.com)
  ·         Giovanni Battista Sammartini:  Sonata in G Major
  ·         G. F. Handel:  Oboe Sonata in Bb Major, HWV 357
  ·         Johann Nepomuk Hummel:  Introduction, Theme, and Variations, Op. 102
  ·         Gordon Jacob: Seven Bagatelles
  ·         Ulysses Kay: Suite in B
  ·         Alyssa Morris: Four Personalities
  ·         Carl Nielsen: Fantasy Pieces
  ·         Émile Paladilhe: Solo de Concours 
  ·         Camille Saint Saëns:  Sonata 
  ·         Clara Schumann: Three Romances, Op. 22 
  ·         William Grant Still:  Incantation and Dance
  ·         G. P. Telemann: Oboe Sonata in A minor TWV 41:a3e. 

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