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Competition: Repertoire Requirements |
Repertoire
for the competition will be from the Western classical tradition.
Jazz and original compositions cannot be accepted.
Instrumentalists
will choose at least two selections representing different stylistic
periods. Percussionists should submit appropriate recital material
for mallet percussion (vibraphone, marimba, or xylophone).
Singers will
choose three selections, including one in a foreign language,
representing different stylistic periods (no show tunes please).
The works you perform
should demonstrate your current level of technical proficiency
and musicianship. Tapes should be unedited, with no artificial
enhancement or corrective software applied. |
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| Normally,
the repertoire is the same for both rounds of the competition; however,
with advance approval from the chair of the Music Department, you
may change the repertoire you perform in the final round. |
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| Scores
may be used in all areas of performance except voice. |
| Judges
may request performance of any portion of the music and may terminate
the audition after they have heard a representative amount of material. |
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| For
repertoire suggestions contact Professor Thomas Denny, Chair,
Department of Music, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York
12866-1632 ---- 518-580-5326 or tdenny@skidmore.edu |
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