Complete information regarding the application process for prospective students can be found at: http://www.csuohio.edu/music/students.html

Prospective percussion students are encouraged to contact Mr. Tom Freer (graduate) or Mr. Matthew Bassett (undergraduate) with questions at any point during the application process. In addition, all percussion auditions are scheduled directly with Mr. Freer and Mr. Bassett. Note that you must audition prior to March 15 in order to be eligible for talent-based scholarships or assistantships for the following Fall semester.

Undergraduate audition requirements:
B.A. in Music and B.M.—All areas except Performance
Snare Drum: Solo or etude (i.e. Cirone, Delecluse, Peters, Pratt, Wilcoxon, etc.)
Mallets: One solo (two or four mallets); All major and minor scales and arpeggios
Timpani: Solo or etude (i.e. Carroll, Delecluse, Freise, Goodman, etc.)
Drumset: Optional—Demonstrate various styles at various tempos
**See notes below.

B.M.—Performance
Snare Drum: One concert solo (i.e. Cirone, Delecluse, Peters, etc.) and one rudimental solo (i.e. Pratt, Wilcoxon, etc.)
Mallets: One two-mallet solo/etude and one four-mallet solo in contrasting styles; All major and minor scales and arpeggios.
Timpani: Solo or etude for three or more drums (i.e. Carroll, Delecluse, Firth, Freise, Goodman, etc.)
Multiple Percussion: Optional—Submit a DVD recording of a multiple percussion solo
Drumset: Optional—Demonstrate various styles at various tempos
**See notes below.

Graduate audition requirements:
M.M.—Performance
Snare Drum: One or more of the following
• Delecluse etude
• Mitch Peters Advanced Etudes or Hard Times
• Orchestral repertoire of your choice
• Other - please contact in advance
Rudimental:
• Pratt, Wilcoxon
• Other - please contact in advance

Xylophone: One or more of the following
• Green, Breuer, Herman or other xylophone solos including concert pieces such as Tambourin Chinois, etc.
• Orchestral repertoire of your choice

Glockenspiel: Orchestral repertoire of your choice

Vibraphone: Not required, only if desired

Marimba:
• Four mallet solo of your choice
• Two or four mallet Bach solo of your choice

Drumset: Not required, only if desired

Accessories: Orchestral repertoire of your choice if desired

Timpani: One or more of the following (German and American timpani systems provided)
• Solo from Delecluse Trente Etudes book #3 etudes 20-30 (no other Delecluse please)
• Vic Firth Solo Timpanist
• Hochrainer four drum etude of choice.
• Knauer four drum etude of choice.
• Carter Improvisation or March
• Other - please contact in advance
• Orchestral repertoire of your choice

**See notes below.

Although a live audition is preferred, candidates may also submit a DVD of an audition if time and distance are a major factor. Any DVD audition must be one take with no stopping and no leaving the picture at any time as in a live performance. Please contact for more details and requirements.

**NOTES FOR ALL PERCUSSION AUDITIONS:
• Students must provide their own mallets and sticks for the audition.
• The following will be provided at the audition: timpani, adjustable stools, mallet instruments, snare drums, snare stands, and cymbals.
• Students may bring their own snare drum and cymbals, if they prefer.
• Students planning to play tambourine or triangle must bring their own.
• Students must tune the timpani using a tuning fork or a single pitch from another source (i.e. pitch pipe, piano).
• Timpani solos that call for playing with the “butt” of the stick will only be allowed if a double-headed “flip-stick” is used. In addition, no solos that call for playing on the bowl, frame, or rim of the timpani will be allowed.
• Contact Mr. Freer or Mr. Bassett with questions about audition repertoire or instruments prior to your audition.

Music Department application information:
http://www.csuohio.edu/music/students.html

Music Department Admissions Contacts
Graduate: Dr. Birch Browning - (216) 687-3768

Undergraduate: Prof. Howard Meeker - (216) 687-3667