Instrumental Audition Guidelines
Repertoire should demonstrate your highest skill level and must include the following:
- One movement of a Sonata, Concerto, or solo of your choice. You might choose something from your State Solo and Ensemble list. Your private teacher or band director may be a good resource for this.
- A contrasting solo, etude, or sacred solo of your choice.
- Major scales up to 4 sharps and 4 flats.
- Be prepared to sight read a short excerpt selected by your audition committee.
Scholarships
All students who audition are considered for a music scholarship at the time of the audition. The scholarship deadline can be found at here, for entry the following term. One scholarship, however, has an earlier deadline:
The Gabrieli Instrumental Scholarship Competition was established to offer special scholarship opportunities at Cedarville University for incoming instrumental music majors (either freshmen or transfer) students. The aim of this competition is to recognize and reward young Christian artists who aspire to a career in music and who respond positively to a competitive environment. The Gabrieli is an invitational competition open to any prospective instrumental major who has successfully completed an audition by our scheduled audition date in mid-January of each year and has been officially notified of his or her Gabrieli candidacy by the Department of Music, Art, and Worship. Contestants must have auditioned and been accepted as music majors prior to their competing for the awards at Masterworks weekend (see University calendar), and must meet all other criteria for entrance into Cedarville University for the following Fall semester. Up to six finalists will be chosen each year. Up to six finalists will be chosen each year. Questions about auditions or candidacy should be directed ahead of time to Charles Pagnard, Director of Instrumental Studios, 937-766-7735.
Application for The Gabrieli Instrumental Scholarship Competition