| Strings |
| Violin |
| | - Two studies by Kreutzer, Rode or Fiorillo.
- Any one movement from Bach’s unaccompanied sonatas and partitas.
- One movement from a concerto from the standard repertoire.
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| Viola |
| | - One etude by Campagnoli, Rode, Dont, or Kreutzer.
- Two contrasting movements from an unaccompanied suite for violoncello by Bach.
- One movement from a concerto from the standard repertoire.
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| Cello |
| | - Two contrasting movements from a solo sonata or suite, such as Bach, Sammartini, or Boccherini.
- One movement from a concerto from the standard repertoire.
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| Double Bass |
| | - An etude to demonstrate the applicant’s level of technical ability.
- A solo work, such as one of the sonatas of Vivaldi or Marcello.
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| Harp |
| | - Two studies; a study or prelude by Salzedo or the No. 10 by Pozzioli or a study by Larivierre.
- A composition of the degree of difficulty of the Mozart Concerto for Flute and Harp or the Handel Concerto in B Flat.
- Two contrasting short works: one classic and one by a 20th Century composer.
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| Guitar |
| | - The prospective student will be expected to display a well-formed technique and music intelligence. Entry level performance requirements should be, at minimum, on the level of the more advanced studies of Carcassi and So. The student's repertoire should include movements from suites by Bach (cello, violin, or "lute"), works of the classical style, such as Sor and Giuliani, and Romantic and Contemporary works by composers such as Tarrega, Ponce, Catelnuovo-Tedesco, Duarte, and Brouwer.
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| Woodwinds/Brass |
Winds: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone
Brass: Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba |
| | Applicants for admission in any of these instruments must be prepared to
perform the following: - Major and minor scales.
- Two contrasting etudes showing the applicant’s level of technical advancement.
- A classical composition such as one of the flute sonatas by Bach, the oboe concerti by Handel or the horn concerti by Mozart.
- A solo composition either of the 19th or 20th Century repertory.
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| Piano |
| | All compositions must be performed from memory and include the following: - A prelude and fugue from the Well-Tempered Clavier or another work of Bach containing a fugue.
- One movement of a sonata by Beethoven (excluding op. 49 and op. 79) or Schubert.
- A composition by a 19th Century composer.
- Substantial work by a representative 20th Century composer.
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| Percussion |
| Timpani |
| | - Etudes from either Goodman or Vic Firth, or excerpts from the orchestral repertoire.
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| Snare Drum |
| | - Etudes from “Portraits in Rhythm” by Anthony Cirone or 12 Etudes by Delecluse or excerpts from the orchestral repertoire.
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| Mallet Instruments |
| | - A two-mallet solo piece from the traditional repertoire.
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| Composition/Electronic Music |
| | - A portfolio of at least three pieces of varying length and instrumentation. Please include the dates of all compositions.
- A cassette, or live demonstration, of at least one of the compositions is acceptable.
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| Vocal |
| | The faculty is primarily interested in discovering a naturally beautiful voice, and inherent musicality. Private voice study is NOT a prerequisite. - The college vocal program at NWSA is an accelerated training experience for students who wish to pursue a singing career in classical music, especially opera. Admission is granted to singers who demonstrate basic musicianship skills and knowledge of classical repertoire. Some prior formal voice training and experience in foreign languages is highly desirable. Successful candidates for admission must audition with, two memorized selections:
- One aria from standard opera or oratorio
- One art song in Italian, German, or French
- Songs from musical theatre, popular songs, folksongs, or spirituals will not be acceptable for auditions.
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| Requirements for Video Tape Auditions |
| | - Vocalize at least one scale or exercise which demonstrates the range of the voice.
- Perform a monologue or poetry reading to demonstrate theatrical potential.
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