Woodwinds
Instrumental-track candidates play all of the following instruments. Choral-track candidates select one. Please contact Prof. Rhodes to arrange performance appointments.
Flute
Clarinet
Oboe
Bassoon
Saxophone
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.
Trumpet
Horn
Trombone/Euphonium
Tuba
Please contact Dr. Schuman to arrange performance appointments for all brass comps.
Percussion
Please contact Dr. Yakas to arrange performance times.
Percussion Comprehensive Exam (non-percussion)
Percussion Comprehensive Exam (percussion primary)
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 Dr. Zabanal to arrange orchestral string performance times. To arrange guitar performance times, please contact Dr. Goldberg.
Guitar
Violin
Viola
Cello
String Bass
Assessment rubrics for strings comps are available: Guitar, Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass.
Piano
Instrumental-Track Requirements
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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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Harmonization of Melodies - choose one
Choral-Track Requirements
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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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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
Instrumental-Track Requirements
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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 solfège syllables in both the treble and bass clefs.
Choral-Track Requirements
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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 solfège 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:
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.