{"id":750,"date":"2026-05-13T18:01:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/music\/?page_id=750"},"modified":"2026-10-26T16:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T16:32:09","slug":"percussion-audition-repertoire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/school-music\/degrees\/percussion-audition-repertoire\/","title":{"rendered":"Percussion audition repertoire"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Percussion audition repertoire<\/h1>\n<h2>Undergraduate audition requirements<\/h2>\n<h3>Required Audition Areas<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Keyboard Percussion: Two solos on marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone. One selection should demonstrate 2-mallet proficiency while the other demonstrates 4-mallet ability using whichever grip \/ technique is most comfortable for the student.<\/li>\n<li>Snare Drum: A concert snare drum solo\/etude is required. An additional solo in a rudimental style is optional.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare sight-reading skills on marimba and snare drum.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare all major scales (two octaves).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Choice Audition Areas (choose one or more)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Timpani: An etude or solo for two, three, or four drums. Excerpts from the standard orchestral repertoire would also be acceptable.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple Percussion: An etude\/solo on any combination of percussion instruments.<\/li>\n<li>Drum Set: A prepared solo and\/or improvisation in a variety of styles.<\/li>\n<li>World Percussion Instruments: A prepared solo and\/or improvisation in an area of your choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Graduate<\/h2>\n<h3>Required Areas<\/h3>\n<p><b>Solo Keyboard<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Performance(s) of significant solo repertoire on the marimba and\/or vibraphone, which must include at least one 4-mallet selection.<\/li>\n<li>Sight Reading on 2-mallet marimba.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Snare Drum<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A solo or etude by Jacques Delecluse, Joseph Tompkins, or equivalent.<\/li>\n<li>Sight Reading in concert style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Solo Percussion (Multiple Percussion)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Performance(s) of significant solo repertoire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Additional Audition Areas <i>(Choose one or more &#8211; at least one is required)<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><b>Timpani<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A solo solo or etude to demonstrate musical tone by Delecluse, Hochrainer, Carter, or equivalent.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to tune multiple drums from one given pitch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>World Percussion<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A prepared solo or improvisation on frame drums, congas, or other non-Western instrument.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Drumset<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A prepared solo, play-along, or improvisation in a variety of styles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Various Orchestral Excerpts<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A variety of orchestral\/band excerpts on keyboard (glockenspiel and\/or xylophone), snare drum, timpani, and accessory instruments. Minimum 7 excerpts displaying as much variety as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Important Notes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An accompanist is neither required nor provided; candidates may bring an accompanist at their own discretion but should provide notification to Dr. Fisher.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates should choose repertoire in each area that best highlights their performance abilities and artistic interests.<\/li>\n<li>Students choosing to audition in the solo percussion or world percussion areas should communicate ahead of time via email to ensure that the appropriate instruments are available. All students are welcome to bring small personal instruments such as snare drums, tambourines, or specific items needed for solo percussion or world percussion repertoire.<\/li>\n<li>Repertoire requiring electronics of any kind is welcome, but should also be discussed\/cleared with Dr. Fisher prior to auditioning.<\/li>\n<li>Playing on the bowls of the timpani will not be permitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Interview Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Following the performance audition, candidates will also take part in an interview with Dr. Fisher and should be prepared to formally discuss the repertoire chosen on the recital program and their goals for pursuing a MM degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Contact<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.nau.edu\/departments?id=10430&amp;person=ahf67\">Abby Fisher<\/a>, Percussion<br \/>\nOffice: Building 37, Room 162<br \/>\nPhone: 928-523-3739<br \/>\nEmail:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Abigail.Fisher@nau.edu\">Abigail.Fisher@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Percussion audition repertoire Undergraduate audition requirements Required Audition Areas Keyboard Percussion: Two solos on marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone. One selection should demonstrate 2-mallet proficiency while the other demonstrates 4-mallet ability using whichever grip \/ technique is most comfortable for the student. Snare Drum: A concert snare drum solo\/etude is required. 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