Vocal Studio Audition Repertoire
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Bachelor of Music in Music Education
- Two memorized works from the classical vocal repertoire (no pop, Broadway or contemporary Christian). At least one selection must be in either Italian, German, Spanish or French.
- Applicants will be evaluated on poise, excellent pitch, proper breathing, phrasing, expression and tone.
- sight-reading (music literacy) is an important aspect of the audition at OSU. Each applicant will be asked to sight-read two excerpts.
- Bring a copy of music for the accompanist. (An accompanist is provided, but the applicant is expected to bring a copy of the score.)
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance
- Three memorized works from the classical vocal repertoire (no pop, Broadway or contemporary Christian). At least one selection must be in either Italian, German, Spanish or French.
- Applicants will be evaluated on poise, excellent pitch, proper breathing, phrasing, expression and tone.
- sight-reading (music literacy) is an important aspect of the audition at OSU. Each applicant will be asked to sight-read two excerpts.
- Bring a copy of music for the accompanist. (An accompanist is provided, but the applicant is expected to bring a copy of the score.)
Bachelor of Science in Music Industry
- One memorized work is required for the audition: Applicants will be evaluated on poise,
excellent pitch, proper breathing, phrasing, expression and tone.
- The selection can be from the Broadway, folk song or pop repertoire.
- Each applicant will be asked to sight-read two excerpts.
- Bring a copy of music for the accompanist. (An accompanist is provided, but the applicant is expected to bring a copy of the score.) No recorded accompaniment tracks are allowed.
Bachelor of Arts in Music
- Two memorized works from the classical vocal repertoire (no pop, Broadway or contemporary Christian). At least one selection must be in either Italian, German, Spanish or French.
- Applicants will be evaluated on poise, excellent pitch, proper breathing, phrasing, expression and tone.
- sight-reading (music literacy) is an important aspect of the audition at OSU. Each applicant will be asked to sight-read two excerpts.
- Bring a copy of music for the accompanist. (An accompanist is provided, but the applicant is expected to bring a copy of the score.)
Master of Music in Music Performance
- Thirty minutes of memorized music representing at least four languages: English, Italian, German, French, or other sung language.
- The audition should comprise music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and modern periods including opera/oratorio arias.
- The audition program should also be given to the panel the day of the audition.
- A comprehensive repertoire list.
- Auditionees will be provided a pianist for free. If the auditionee would like rehearsal time prior to the audition, the pianist will be put in touch with them for scheduling and fee purposes.
- Auditionees should be prepared for a short interview.