Filene Competition: Repertoire Requirements

Repertoire for the competition should be chosen from the Western classical tradition. There are no specific repertoire requirements, but performances of jazz and original compositions will not be considered.  For singers, performances of musical theater repertoire will not be considered.
 
Instrumentalists should choose at least two selections representing different historical or stylistic periods.
 
Percussionists should choose appropriate recital material for mallet percussion (vibraphone, marimba, or xylophone).

Singers should choose at least three selections representing different periods, including at least one in a foreign language.

Recordings must be unedited, with no artificial enhancement or corrective software used.
 
All competitors should select diverse works that demonstrate your highest level of technical proficiency and musicianship.

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.
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.
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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