Auditions for the 2019-2020 school year will be held on June 1, 2019.
Please contact Meili Bell at mbell@giftedmusicschool.org with questions.
Audition Requirements
For admittance into the full-scholarship Conservatory, students must be able to show technical and musical proficiency that demonstrates — for their age — exceptional competency, consistent work ethic, and commitment. Consideration is heavily weighted towards students who show evidence of hard work.
Students who accept the scholarship are expected the make GMS classes, rehearsals, concerts, and events a priority in their musical education, and are expected to adhere to the attendance policies.
Repertoire Requirements
Two stylistically contrasting works that demonstrate the student’s abilities. See examples below.
Three octave scale/arpeggios in all keys; at a slow tempo and rapid tempo.
Sightreading.
Instruments
We will hear auditions from the following instruments:
These are examples intended as a guideline for audition repertoire selection. None of the presented selections is mandatory.
Violin
Students who have successfully auditioned in the past have presented the following repertoire:
Viola
Students who have successfully auditioned in the past have presented the following repertoire:
Piano
Students who have successfully auditioned in the past have presented the following repertoire:
Age 8-12
Age 13-16
Cello
Suggested Repertoire:
7-10 yrs
11-14 yrs
15-17 yrs
Bass
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The Gifted Music School does not discriminate in any way. Race, disability, or financial background has no part in our application process or operating policies.