A solo work of the applicant's choice, not to exceed ten minutes in length (from memory) The applicant will have the opportunity to discuss their ideal course of study following their audition.ġ. The applicant has the freedom to choose vocal, instrumental or a combination repertoire of both for their audition. 100 completeĪ solo work of the applicant's choice, not to exceed ten minutes in length 2 completeīrahms: Sonata for violin and piano in A major, Op.
This may be a standard contemporary work, a lesser-known work, or an original composition or arrangement by the auditionee.Īlternatively, applicants may submit a recorded program of 10 to 20 minutes of music in total that includes selected portions of three contrasting works, including a piece composed after 1970. Alternatively, an additional solo work may be performed that meets this requirement. One of the required major solo works for the graduate audition must be a contemporary work composed since 1970. Mannes emphasizes the performance of music of our time.