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Keene State College229 Main StKeene, NH 03435United States
Electric Bass (Bass Guitar)
You may audition on Electric Bass (Bass Guitar) but you will be expected to learn acoustic string bass, taking applied lessons on Double Bass. You will continue to have opportunities to play Electric Bass in Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos.
Drum Set
While there are many opportunities to play and study drum set for our music majors, students are expected to study the fundamentals of snare drum, including the rudiments, and reading music. All our degrees are designed with a classically trained foundation. Auditioning students are also expected to have some music theory experience or have read snare drum music. During the audition students will be expected to perform a written snare drum solo (preferably 2 in contrasting styles) in addition to any drum set demonstrations and styles. You must select 'Percussion - Snare Drum' when asked what is your primary instrument for this audition. You must select 'Percussion - Snare Drum' when asked what is your primary instrument for this audition.
Music Composition
There is an expectation that you have a good understanding of music and can play an instrument or sing. On the audition day, for your composition interview please bring with you a repertoire list and two representative scores. Your audition will be on your primary voice or instrument which is listed in one of the auditioning groups in the next question.
Music Technology
There is an expectation that you have a good understanding of music and can play an instrument or sing. Since the Music Technology degree is part of the Bachelor of Music program, it is expected that each student attain a level of musicianship equivalent to those students in the Music Education and Music Composition programs. An audition for our Music Technology program means you need to audition in one of the auditioning groups listed in the next question.
Musical Theatre
Please continue with this audition request based on your primary instrument or voice type.
Cello - Requirements
Major and minor scales and arpeggios, preferably two octaves. Two contrasting pieces demonstrating lyrical and technical playing (ex: slow & fast movements of sonatas or concertos, études, etc.) Sight reading. Students with a jazz or electric bass background may prepare a jazz standard as part of their audition.
Guitar - Requirements
One- or two-octave major scales in first and second position (C, G, D, A, E, F) Two short pieces or études that demonstrate a basic technique (suggested composers are Sor, Carcassi, Brouwer, or Tarrega)Students with a jazz or electric guitar background may prepare a jazz standard as part of their audition, in addition to the two required classical pieces.
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