Auditions are held by appointment on Saturday college visitation or test days.  Scheduled dates for 2011-2012 are:

SATURDAY
 October 15          October 29          November 5
 January 28          February 20 (MONDAY Presidents Day)

Alternate audition times must be scheduled through the music office.  Every effort will be made to schedule your audition at an alternate time if you are coming to campus from a distance.  The audition is required for admittance into the Music Department.  While an in-person audition is preferred, a high quality  DVD may be submitted when time or distance makes an in-person audition impossible.  Upon completion of your audition, the Music Department will notify the Admissions Office that you have performed an audition and whether or not you are being recommended for acceptance by the Music Department.  The Admissions Office makes the final decision on acceptances to the college.   No decision will be made on your application by the Admissions Office if you have not completed your audition.

Applications for GCC Admission must be received by the Admissions Office November 15 for Early Acceptance and February 1 for Regular Acceptance.  A personal interview with Admissions, 724-458-2100, is encouraged by the Music Department.

PLEASE NOTE:
ALL MUSIC AUDITIONS FOR EARLY DECISION MUST BE COMPLETED BY NOVEMBER 15.

ALL REGULAR DECISION MUSIC AUDITIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE FEBRUARY 24.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
There is not a prescribed music solo list for the audition.  Musical selections of the standard academic repertoire for your instrument or voice are appropriate.  Two or three selections of contrasting style are preferred.  The faculty will be looking for an appropriate level of competency and repertoire difficulty for the freshman level, above average musicality, and potential for growth.  Memorization is encouraged but not mandatory.  The performance section of the audition will last approximately 10 minutes.

Click here to view the Personal Data Sheet for Audition

PIANO/ORGAN
Piano/Organ  majors should  prepare classical selections, etudes, and other types of keyboard literature, preferably from different time periods.  Pianists should also prepare 4 octave scales. For additional information contact  Dr. Carter bhcarter@gcc.edu for piano questions and Dr. Konzen rakonzen@gcc.edu for questions concerning the organ.

VOICE
Voice majors should be familiar with different styles of vocal literature such as art songs and opera/ oratorio.  A selection from musical theater may also be included with the previous requirement.  Piano accompaniment will be provided for voice auditions if needed, or you may provide your own.  Piano proficiency is encouraged for all voice majors especially those planning a career in music education.  For more information contact Dr. Browne  dabrowne@gcc.edu

BRASS/WOODWIND/STRING/PERCUSSION
Brass/Woodwind/String/Percussion majors can perform any of the standard solo literature for the particular instrument.  Piano accompaniment is not a requirement. For more information on string instruments contact Mr. Tedford jmtedford@gcc.edu. For more information on band instruments contact Dr. Arnold eparnold@gcc.edu

Students auditioning for acceptance by the music department will also be tested in basic theory, tonal memory, and rhythmic skills.  Accepted music students are offered the opportunity to take a theory placement test before the fall semester of the freshman year for correct course placement.
 
Current GCC music majors will also be available to answer any questions about student life and their experiences in the department and ensembles.  Parents are encouraged to attend  the audition.

Please try to schedule your audition on the earliest date possible.  Please FAX 724-458-2164  or bring the enclosed data sheet to the Music Department on audition day if you have not previously completed the form.  In case of poor weather conditions, your interview and audition can be re-scheduled.  All telephone calls to the Department of Music should be made to 724-458-2084.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled audition time so that you are able to warm-up.  You will be greeted at room 107 in the upper level of the Pew Fine Arts Center. Additional information will be sent closer to the audition date.

The Faculty of the Grove City College Music Department look forward to meeting with you.