- Scales: Three-octave chromatic scale, all major scales two octaves (three octaves for C major). Scales should be performed from memory, slurred and articulated.
- Etudes: Two contrasting etudes, one lyrical and one technical, selected from Melodious and Progressives Studies, Book 1 or 2, ed. Robert Cavally or Altes Etudes.
- Solo: A complete solo piece or movement at a proficiency level equivalent to or greater than the following solos:
- W.A. Mozart, Concerto D or G, first movement;
- Any pieces from Flute Music by French Composers Collection, ed. Louis Moyse;
- Other solos from the Texas UIL Prescribed Music List that demonstrate both technical and lyrical playing.
- Sight-reading
Audition Repertoire Requirements – Woodwinds
- Chromatic scale from low B flat to high D and back, slurred
- All major scales as follows: two octaves B-flat, B, C, D-flat, D, E-flat; one-octave E, F, G-flat, G, A-flat, A. All scales should be performed from memory and slurred.
- Two contrasting etudes, one lyrical and one technical, selected from the Barret Oboe Method, or any method book of equal or greater difficulty level.
- A complete solo piece or movement that best represents your lyrical and technical playing abilities. Please email Dr. Becker if you would like suggestions of suitable repertoire.
- Sight-reading
- Scales: Chromatic scale from low E to altissimo G; All major scales two octaves; three octaves for E, F, and G. All scales should be performed from memory, slurred and articulated.
- Two contrasting etudes, one lyrical and one technical, selected from David Hite, Melodious and Progressive Studies Book 1 or 2 , H. Voxman, Rubank Selected Studies for Clarinet, or C. Rose 32 Etudes.
- Solo: Prepare a complete solo work or movement at a proficiency level equivalent to the following solos. Solos do not need to be performed with piano accompaniment.
- W. A. Mozart, Concerto for Clarinet, K. 622
- H. Rabaud, Solo de Concours
- C. M. von Weber, Concertino, Concerto No. 1 or No. 2
- Other solos from the Texas UIL Prescribed Music List that demonstrate both technical and lyrical playing.
- Sight-reading
- Scales: Full-range chromatic scale. All major scales, two octaves; one octave for G, A-flat, and A. Scales should be performed from memory, both slurred and articulated.
- Two contrasting etudes, one lyrical and one technical, selected from David Hite, Melodious and Progressive Studies Book 1 or 2 , H. Voxman, Rubank Selected Studies for Saxophone.
- Solo: Prepare a complete solo work or movement at a proficiency level equivalent to the following solos. Solos do not need to be performed with piano accompaniment.
- E. Bozza, Aria
- A. Glazunov, Concerto (page 1)
- P. Lacome, Rigaudon
- Other solos from the Texas UIL Prescribed Music List that demonstrate both technical and lyrical playing.
- Sight-reading
- Chromatic scale, three octaves; all major scales a minimum of two octaves, three octaves for B-flat, B and C. Scales should be performed from memory, both slurred and articulated.
- Etudes: One slow and one fast excerpt from Weissenborn Advanced Studies
- Solo: A complete solo piece or movement at a proficiency level equivalent to or greater than the following solos:
- Telemann, Sonata in f minor
- Fasch, Sonata in C Major
- Vivaldi sonatas
- Other solos from the Texas UIL Prescribed Music List that demonstrate both technical and lyrical playing.
- Sight-reading