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Vocalists:
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Perform from memory with piano.
Arias and art songs are recommended. Those auditioning for the Vocal Performance degree must include one piece in Italian and one in English.
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Pianists and Guitarists:
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Perform from memory.
Be prepared to perform scales and arpeggios.
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Instrumentalists:
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May perform with music.
Be prepared to perform scales and arpeggios.
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¤ Music Education, Church Music, Composition,
and Performance degree programs:
Present two solo pieces (vocalists must present three),
classical in nature and contrasting in style.
Sight-reading, ear-training, and piano skills will be evaluated.
A Basic Music Skills Assessment Test will be given after the audition.
¤ Bachelor of Arts in Music degree program and Music Minors:
Present one piece, in any style, that shows a readiness
for college-level music study.
Sight-reading, ear-training, and piano skills will be evaluated.
A Basic Music Skills Assessment Test will be given after the audition.
¤ For non-music majors auditioning for a
Music Ensemble Achievement Grant:
Present two solo pieces, classical in nature and contrasting in style.
Sight reading skills will be evaluated.
♪ You may set up an appointment (weekdays only)
by contacting the Music Office.
♪ You may send in a video, CD, DVD, or audio tape
if you live futher than 200 miles from Nyack.
♪ An accompanist is provided.
Please fax or send a copy of your music to the Music Office
one week before your audition.
♪ The School of Music will notify the prospective student by letter concerning
acceptance into the music program and/or the awarding of Music Grants.
Contact the Music Office:
Jennifer Stuck, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (845) 675-4MUS
Fax: (845) 348-8838
email: MusicOffice@nyack.edu
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Thanks for Coming Home to Nyack!
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