Music AuditionsAll students wishing to major or minor in Music, including Music Business, Music Therapy, and Music Education, are required to audition. Radford University's Music Department offers three ways to audition:Virtually (live) through Zoom: You may attend a virtual audition on January 30, February 27, or March 27. You will sign up for a date on this form and no further action is needed. In-person: You may elect to audition in person on campus. To do so, please complete this form then email to auditions@radford.edu to schedule a day and time.Via Video Link: You may submit an unedited video that fulfills the requirements for your area of specialty as your audition. To do so, please complete this form then email the YouTube video link to auditions@radford.edu.Students completing their audition by March will be considered for potential scholarships. Please note: Application to Radford University is a separate process that may be completed before, after or concurrent to the audition process. All audition decisions are contingent on admission to the university. Learn more about admission deadlines and requirements at www.radford.edu/apply.Loading...Contact InformationFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameBirthdateBirthdateJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303120212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900Email AddressMailing AddressMailing AddressCountryStreetCityRegionPostal CodeMobile PhoneEducation and BackgroundAnticipated starting semester at RadfordSpring 2021Summer 2021Fall 2021Which student type best describes your admissions application?New FreshmanTransferPlease list experience in your proposed major area of study (e.g. number of years studied, individual honors, etc.)Please list any instrumental/vocal experience outside of your major area of study and number of years performed.Please list performing ensembles in which you have participated in high school or college and indicate what you did in each.Audition InformationPlease indicate your anticipated degree subjectMusicMusic BusinessMusic EducationMusic TherapyMinor in MusicPlease select how you'd like to audition. As a reminder, virtual audition days are available on January 30, February 27, and March 27. You may also submit an unedited video via YouTube link to auditions@radford.edu. Or, you may audition in person- to do so, please email auditions@radford.edu to schedule a day and time.In-personVirtuallyVideo LinkPlease select your audition date.Please select your audition date.Saturday, March 27 at 10:00 AM - Music AuditionsFullInstrument SelectionPlease indicate your primary applied major or minor performing area.GuitarKeyboardPercussionStringsVoiceWindsIf you'd like, please indicate your secondary applied major or minor performing area (optional):GuitarKeyboardPercussionStringsVoiceWindsAll auditionees are welcome to utilize an accompanist. Performance with an accompanist is required for vocal auditions, but optional for all instrumentalists. For your audition, do you require an accompanist to be provided for your applied major performing area(s) audition?YesNoInstrument Information and AcknowledgementGuitar auditions should be performed on a classical guitar. Guitarists should prepare all major scales and two (2) contrasting solos drawn from the standard repertoire (such as Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern) that demonstrate quality of tone, technique and musicality. One piece may be an etude. The demonstration of basic sight-reading ability is expected. Students who would like guidance in choosing appropriate audition materials are encouraged to contact Dr. Robert Trent (rstrent@radford.edu) well in advance of their audition date.Keyboard students should perform two (2) pieces from two different style periods in the standard classical repertoire. Works by Bach, Handel or Scarlatti (Baroque); Mozart, Haydn or Beethoven (Classical); Chopin, Schubert or Schumann (Romantic); and Bartok, Debussy or Kabaleski (20th-century/Contemporary) are suggested. Memorization is required for pianists, but not for organists. The demonstration of basic sight-reading ability is expected. Prospective organ majors should have a strong piano background. Previous organ study is not required and students may audition on piano. Students who would like guidance in choosing appropriate audition materials are encouraged to contact Dr. Matthew Cataldi (mcataldi@radford.edu) well in advance of their audition date.Students auditioning for percussion are asked to prepare the following: 1 Snare Drum Solo (either concert or rudimental) 1 Mallet Solo (4 mallets is strongly encouraged) and 1 Timpani Solo. Other areas of specialty can also be demonstrated (drum set, hand drums, etc.). All the solos should be appropriate for a college level audition. Sight-reading and rudiments will be asked for as well. A more detailed list of materials is available on the Radford Music website. Students who wish guidance in choosing appropriate material are encouraged to contact Dr. Robert Sanderl (rsanderl@radford.edu) well in advance of their audition date.String players should prepare two (2) contrasting works or movements that demonstrate tone quality, technique and musicianship. Performance with an accompanist is optional. An accompanist will be provided if advance notice is given. Students who wish guidance in choosing appropriate material are encouraged to contact Dr. Robert Trent (rstrent@radford.edu) well in advance of their audition date.Wind players should prepare at least two (2) contrasting works that demonstrate tone quality technique and musicality. Performance with an accompanist is optional. In addition, students should be prepared to play all major scales and a chromatic scale. The demonstration of basic sight-reading ability is expected. Students who wish guidance in choosing appropriate audition material are encouraged to contact Dr. Wayne Gallops (rgallops@radford.edu) well in advance of their audition date.Prospective voice majors should perform two contrasting pieces from the classical vocal repertoire (art song, opera, oratorio, etc). Memorization is required. One piece should be in a foreign language other than English. Students who wish guidance in choosing appropriate audition material are encouraged to contact Dr. Denise Bernardini (dbernardini1@radford.edu) well in advance of their audition date. 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