RN to BSN Program
Dr. Peter van den Honert,
Interim Chair
(814) 732-2555
vandenhonert@edinboro.edu
Debbie Rodgers, Secretary
(814) 732-2555
drodgers@edinboro.edu
Dr. Gary Grant,
Chair (on Sabbatical)
(814) 732-2792
ggrant@edinboro.edu
Welcome from the Chair!
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Music Department Audio
Scaramouche, 1st Mvt.
by Darius Milhaud
Dr. Patrick Jones, saxophone
with the Imani Winds
Concertino, 3rd Mvt.
by Jan Koetsier
Dr. Daniel Burdick, tuba
Patricia Higdon, piano
Klonos by Piet Swerts
Dr. Patrick Jones, saxophone
Dr. Kristine West Denton, piano
Concerto, 1st Mvt.
by Karl von Dittersdorf
Carolina Melchiori, string bass
Tarantella
by Giovanni Bottesini
Carolina Melchiori, string bass
Prelude from
Suite in Olden Style
by Hans Fryba
Carolina Melchiori, string bass
An die Entfernte
from Bardenklaenge, op. 13
by Johann Kaspar Mertz
Erik Mann, guitar
Preludio from Cavatina
by Alexandre Tansman
Erik Mann, guitar
Gavotte I from
Lute Suite No. 3, BWV 995
by J. S. Bach
Erik Mann, guitar
Audition Requirements -
(814) 732-2647
dburdick@edinboro.edu
http://users.edinboro.edu/dburdick
Audition Requirements
Auditioning for a college music program can be intimidating and make you a little nervous! The most common question I receive is, “What should I play?” I’ve listed some ideas below but you can feel free to pick something else. I would like you to play a lyrical/melodic work that demonstrates good musical phrasing. Also, I would like to hear you play a technical work that demonstrates good technique. This could take the form of two separate, smaller works/etudes or one larger work. Other important items – Be prepared! All the notes and rhythms need to be mastered well enough to play well even when nervous! Another great idea is weekly lessons. It’s essential to take weekly lessons in high school to be successful in college. Sort of common sense but not always the norm in our region. If you have any questions, please contact me at 814.732.2647 or dburdick@edinboro.edu. Good luck and I look forward to meeting you. Dr. Daniel Burdick
Recommended or acceptable pieces/songs for entrance examination:
Feel free to pick something of the same level if your favorite piece is not listed!
Trombone/Baritone/Euphonium
Morceau Symphonique [also available as Concertpiece] by Alexandre Guilmant
Trombone Concerto by Rimsky-Korsakov
Rhapsody by Curnow
Any other grade 4-5-6 OMEA, PMEA, or NYSSMA solo for the instrument
Any solo from the ITA, ITEA, or Falcone High School competitions
http://www.ita-web.org/competitions/
http://www.denverbrass.org/itec/auditions.htm
http://www.ferris.edu/SpecialEvents/falcone/Music/MUSICEUstudent.htm
Tuba
Solos by Don Haddad, Jim Curnow, Bach/Bell, etc.
Any grade 4-5-6 OMEA, PMEA, or NYSSMA solo for the instrument
Any solo from the ITEA or Falcone High School competitions
http://www.denverbrass.org/itec/auditions.htm
http://www.ferris.edu/SpecialEvents/falcone/Music/musicTUBAstudent.htm
Etudes:
Feel free to pick something of the same level if your favorite etude book is not listed!
Trombone/Baritone/Euphonium
Arban’s Method
Tyrrell Book
Rubank Advanced Method Books
Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Bk. 1, Carl Fischer edition
Tuba
Rubank, Advanced Method Books
Rochut, Melodious Etudes, Bk. 1, Carl Fischer edition
Blazevich, Etudes, Bk. 1
Kopprasch, Etudes, Bk. 1
Scales:
Trombone/Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba
All majors preferred. Minors a plus.
Major scales through 4 sharps/4 flats required.
Technique that the student should demonstrate:
Good air flow – good tone.
Musical phrasing.
Music stores that have the music above or can order it:
In Erie – World of Music, Lynch Music
Regional – Volkwein’s in Pittsburgh
National – Sheet Music Service of Portland (Oregon)
Other:
See statement at beginning. Good luck, have fun, and I look forward to meeting you!
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