REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR THE MASTER OF MUSIC ENTRANCE AUDITION

Live auditions are preferred. Accompanists are required for works that include accompaniment. Taped auditions will be accepted only in case of extreme circumstances, such as great distance.

Master of Arts & Science in Music

Master of Arts in Music & Master of Science in Music must submit one of the following, as part of their application process to demonstrate graduate level work:

1. History Paper
2. Theory Paper, descriptive analysis or compositions
3. Audition Performance Level at MUP 490 (Applied Music Senior Level)
4. Teaching Certificate
   
   

Master of Music in Conducting

Dr. Ethan Sperry, Choral Conducting
Telephone: (503) 725-3184 - E-mail: esperry@pdx.edu

Dr. Edward Higgins, Instrumental Conducting
Telephone: (503) 725-3051 - E-mail: ehiggins@pdx.edu

Dr. Ken Selden, Instrumental Conducting
Telephone: (503) 725-8112 v E-mail: kselden@pdx.edu

A 30-minute audition consisting of conducting one piece the ensemble knows but the candidate does not, and one piece the candidate knows but which is new to the ensemble.

Master of Music in Performance

Jazz Area

Professor Charles Gray, Coordinator
Telephone:(503) 725-3029 - E-mail: grayc@pdx.edu 

Live auditions for the MM in Jazz Studies consists of an interview with the Jazz Studies faculty and a playing audition either with faculty members or a student combo. Playing portion will consist of 4-5 jazz pieces from differing styles and/or historical periods. A CD or DVD of a similar performance may be submitted if travel to PSU for a live audition is not possible. A CD or DVD should be accompanied with a short biographical essay that articulates the student's background in Jazz Studies and future goals.

Brass Area

Dr. Dave Bamonte, Coordinator
Telephone: (503) 725-3124 - E-mail: bamonted@pdx.edu

Perform at least one movement of three standard works from three diverse stylistic periods, all major/minor scales and arpeggios, three to five orchestra or Jazz solo excerpts and sight-reading.

Guitar Area

Prof. Bryan Johanson, Coordinator
Telephone: (503) 725-3003 - E-mail: johansonb@pdx.edu

Perform three contrasting pieces of memorized solo guitar repertoire and sight-reading. The student should also submit a list of repertoire played in concert during the two years prior to the audition, including solo, chamber, and orchestra/concerto repertoire.

Keyboard Area

Dr. Susan Chan & Professor Douglas Schneider, Co-Coordinators   
Telephone: (503) 725-3119 - E-mail: chanss@pdx.edu

Perform three memorized pieces from different stylistic periods. Applicant's skills and sight-reading ability will also be evaluated.

Percussion Area

Dr. Joel Bluestone, Coordinator
Telephone: (503) 725-3182 - E-mail: bluestonej@pdx.edu

Perform snare drum, mallet, and timpani solos, and sight-reading. Multiple percussion and drum-set solos are optional.

String Area

Prof. Hamilton Cheifetz, Coordinator
Telephone: (503) 725-3185 - E-mail: cheifetzh@pdx.edu

Perform three works from different stylistic periods. Student should also submit a list of repertoire played in concert during the two years prior to the audition, including solo, chamber, and orchestra/concerto repertoire.

Woodwind Area

Dr. Barbara Heilmair, Coordinator
Telephone: (503) 725-3199 - E-mail: stanfordt@pdx.edu

Perform at least one movement of three standard works from diverse stylistic periods, all major and minor scales and arpeggios, three to five orchestral excerpts and sight-reading.

Vocal Area

Prof. Christine Meadows, Coordinator
Telephone: (503) 725-5463 - E-mail: meadowsc@pdx.edu

Perform a 20-30 minute recital. English, Italian, German, and French must be represented. Literature must include arts songs, opera, and oratorio material representing all historical styles since 1600.