Woodwinds
Instrumental-track candidates play all of the following instruments. Choral-track candidates select one. Please contact Professor Rhodes to arrange performance appointments.
Woodwind comp instructions are available here. Assessment rubrics for woodwind comps are available here.
Brass
Instrumental-track candidates play all of the following instruments. Choral-track candidates select one.
Please contact Dr. Schuman to arrange performance appointments for all brass comps.
Percussion
Instrumental-track candidates play all of the following instruments. Choral-track candidates select one. Please contact Mr. Yakas to arrange performance times.
Assessment rubrics for percussion comps are available here.
Helpful hints for percussion comps available here.
Strings
Instrumental-track candidates play all of the following instruments. Choral-track candidates select one orchestral string and are also required to play guitar. Please contact Prof. Eccles to arrange orchestral string performance times. Please contact Dr. Goldberg to arrange guitar performance times.
Assessment rubrics for guitar comps are available here.
Piano
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Perform The Star-Spangled Banner (choice of Version A or B)
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Perform Pomp and Circumstance
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Choice A - as written
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Choice B - play melody in right hand and blocked chords in left hand
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Harmonization of Melodies - choose one
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Perform The Star-Spangled Banner (choice of Version A or B)
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Perform Pomp and Circumstance
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Choice A - as written
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Choice B - play melody in right hand and blocked chords in left hand
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Harmonization of Melodies (perform all three)
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Score Reading (perform all three)
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Accompaniments (perform all three)
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Prepare all Major Scales (not included in packet)
Please contact Dr. Tsai to arrange performance times.
Voice
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Perform a hymn or song of choice (not included in packet) that demonstrates ability to sing in tune and on pitch.
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Perform up to seven melodic sight reading exercises (from packet) with correct pitches, rhythms and solfege syllables in both the treble and bass clefs.
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Prepare a vocal solo (not included in packet) that demonstrates ability to sing in tune and on pitch.
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Perform all melodic sight reading exercises (from packet) with correct pitches, rhythms and solfege syllables in both the treble and bass clefs.
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Prepare to sigh read any or all of the parts in a choral selection.
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Prepare to sing all lines and discuss the challenging factors in each of:
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Let Us with a Gladsome Mind
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To the Glory of the Father
Please contact Dr. Sinclair to arrange performance appointments.
Conducting
The conducting component of the Comprehensive Examination is fulfilled upon successful preparation and participation in the annual Student Conductor Concerts held each spring. Please see Dr. Sinclair for approval.
Upon completion of comprehensive examinations, please keep a copy of your completed Check-Form and turn the original in to the appropriate dean.