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Table of Contents

General Information/Application Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Program Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Audition Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Audition Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

International Student Certification of Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unified Application for Conservatory Admission/Supplement B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Audition Information Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Application Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17




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All programs set quota limitations on the number of admission

offers to be made in any given term. Enrollment quotas insure

that all students at NEC are eligible for maximum participation

in all curricular offerings and per formance venues. Each appli-

cant is considered for admission based on a competitive review

of his/her audition results, overall academic history, artistic

preparation, and letters of recommendation. Written notification

regarding admission status (i.e., admit, wait-list, deny) is mailed

to all applicants who have completed the audition and submit-

ted all required suppor ting material. Admitted students are

given thirty (30) days to notify NEC regarding their acceptance

of the offer of admission and intention to enroll at NEC. A

tuition deposit (non-refundable) of $500 (U.S. dollars) is

required to hold a place in the incoming class and maintain any

offer of financial aid. Any of fer of admission by NEC is consid-

ered conditional until all required of ficial paperwork, including

final transcripts with grades and degree posting (as applicable),is received and reviewed by the Office of Admission.

Review of applications and subsequent admission status notifi-

cation continues until all program openings are filled or the

beginning of classes, whichever comes first.

Spring (January) Applicants

Students interested in January admission should call the Of fice

of Admission to inquire about anticipated program openings

before filing an application. If spring enrollment is available,

admission decisions will be made on a rolling basis beginning

November 15.

Summer (July) Enrollment

Admission to a degree program is not possible during the sum-mer term. However, summer courses are available for full credit

through the NEC Summer School program. For more information

and a course schedule, contact the Summer School office

directly at (617) 585-1130.

I M P O R T A N T D A T E S

The Office of Admission should receive all documents by the

dates listed for priority consideration.

November 1 • Deadline for receipt of admission application

and audition tape for Spring (January) 2003 enrollment.

December 2 • Priority deadline for receipt of admission and

financial aid applications and preliminary audition tapes forFall (September) 2003 enrollment.

February 3 • Deadline for receipt of audition tapes for appli-

cants not requesting an in-person audition.

February 3 • Filing date deadline of the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for Fall (September) 2003 enroll-

ment. Submission of FAFSA after this date will jeopardize the

possibility of equal consideration for available funds. (Only

U.S. citizens and permanent residents should file the FAFSA).

March 15 • Deadline for receipt of TOEFL results for all

non-native English-speaking applicants.

April 1 • Initial announcement of all admission decisions and

financial aid offers for Fall (September) 2003 enrollment.

A P P L I C AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

All applicants are requested to submit a complete application

packet which includes: 1) a completed Unified Application for

Conservatory Admission (including Supplement “B”); 2) applica-

tion fee of $100* (U.S. dollars); 3) writing sample; 4) artistic

résumé; 5) repertoire list; 6) letters of recommendation (as

required by your program); 7) preliminary audition or application

tape, if required; 8) of ficial transcripts and standardized test

scores; 9) any additional supporting materials as required by

your program. International applicants should consult the

International Applicants section for additional requirements.

Please send ALL requested forms and information in one enve-

lope. Applying to More Than One Major: A separate admission

application and application fee must be submitted for each

major/instrument/program to which you are applying. You may

photocopy the supporting documents to complete any multiple

application(s). It is not possible to enroll in more than one

major at NEC.

*No cash, traveler’s checks, or fee waivers are acceptable.

All materials submitted in support of an application for admis-

sion to New England Conservatory become the sole property of

New England Conservatory and will not be returned, duplicated,or distributed in any other way.

S U P P O R T I N G M A T E R I A L S

Writing Sample

Applicants to both undergraduate and graduate programs must

submit a sample of expository writing. The submission should

be 300-500 words in length and may be either a research paper

or written example demonstrating original thought. Several

departments/programs also have additional or more specific

requirements:

• Contemporary Improvisation – applicants must also submit

an essay explaining the reasons for choosing this major,

including a short statement describing the influences andmotivations of his/her personal style

• Artist Diploma – applicants should include a program proposal

instead of a writing sample (see page 5 for more information)

• DMA – applicants should include a statement of purpose in

addition to the writing sample (see page 5 for more information)

• Musicology – please refer to page 11 for details

All undergraduate transfer applicants, in addition to the writing

sample, must provide a statement outlining their reasons for

transfer from their present institution to NEC.

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Artistic Résumé

Relevant to the program to which you are applying, please list:

• Academic study (institutions, dates, and degrees awarded)

• Applied/private study (e.g., subjects, with whom, dates, where)

• Performance experience

• Awards, distinctions

• Festivals, summer programs

Repertoire List

A representative list of works studied in your applied area, no

longer than 2 pages. Please indicate pieces memorized and/or

performed in public recitals.

Recommendations

Each individual recommendation should be submitted in a

sealed envelope with the signature of the recommender acrossthe flap. The recommender should include the applicant’s name

and proposed major. Be sure to have the recommender include

his/her name, address, and phone number if letterhead is not

used. Refer to your program requirements for specific informa-

tion regarding recommendations.

Tape Guidelines

Recordings should be clearly labeled, both on the video/tape

and on the card inserted in the tape/CD cover (or on a sepa-

rate sheet for videos), with the name of the applicant, degree,

instrument, major, recording date, names and instruments of all

accompanying musicians, and repertoire. (Note: CDs are pre-

ferred) Repertoire should also be listed in the appropriate sec-

tion of Part B of the application. Unless specified for your

major, only standard-size audiotapes or CDs are accepted (noDATs or minidiscs). Videotapes are accepted in 1/2” VHS for-

mat only – applicants should make sure that the camera shows

full range of movement and use of instrument, along with prop-

er lighting and focusing.

Preliminary Audition Tapes

All applicants in Jazz Studies, classical Flute, Conducting,

Contemporary Improvisation, and Soprano and Mezzo Soprano

Vocal Per formance must submit a preliminary audition tape. In

addition, all Artist Diploma and DMA applicants are required to

submit preliminary audition tapes (refer to the program descrip-

tions for more information). After review, qualified applicants will

be invited to present an in-person audition at NEC. Tapes

received after the priority deadline date will be reviewed at the

discretion of the department. Please refer to the appropriateAudition Requirements section for more specific details.

Application Tapes

All applicants in Cello, Double Bass, and Tenor, Baritone, and

Bass Vocal Per formance are required to submit an application

tape with the completed application for admission, even if

requesting an in-person audition. This application tape may be

used for additional evaluation of your music level by the faculty

and/or for studio placement. Please refer to the appropriate

Audition Requirements section for more specific details.

Audition Tapes

Performance applicants not requesting an in-person audition

must send an audition tape (videotapes are required for classi-

cal percussion applicants). (NOTE: All Collaborative Piano appli-

cants, Jazz applicants from the United States and Canada, and

all remaining applicants living within 500 miles of Boston are

required to present an in-person audition at NEC). The deadline

for the application and supporting material remains December

2, 2002, but audition tapes will be accepted through February

2, 2003. Tapes received after this date will be reviewed at the

discretion of the department and will most likely not receive

equitable financial aid consideration. No tape will be reviewed

without a completed application form and fee. Unless indicat-

ed, tape audition requirements are identical to those for in-per-

son audition.

P R O G R A M I N F O R M A T I O N

Freshman Bachelor of Music (BM) andUndergraduate Diploma (DP) Applicants

Entering freshmen are expected to demonstrate an advanced

level of accomplishment in per formance with potential to learn

and grow as musical ar tists. Graduation from an accredited

secondary school (or its equivalent) is a prerequisite, with an

expected minimum overall academic grade point average (GPA)

of 2.75 (on a 4-point scale). Home-schooled applicants are

required to submit a diploma from the GED. All freshman

domestic applicants are expected to submit recent standardized

test score results from either the SAT (Code: 3659) or ACT

(Code: 1872). Minimum expected scores on these exams are

1000 or 23, respectively. No offer of admission will be consid-ered until the Of fice of Admission receives all required academ-

ic information. (Note: Applicants whose native language is not

English are required to submit test results from TOEFL.)

Applicants to the Undergraduate Diploma should demonstrate

knowledge, repertoire, and experience comparable to that of

BM applicants, but are expected to meet a higher performance

standard. Although not an academic degree, graduation from an

accredited secondary school or its equivalent is a prerequisite

for admission. In rare cases, this may be waived if other qualifi-

cations are sufficiently strong.

Freshman applicants should request two (2) letters of recom-

mendation to be included with the submitted materials. One let-

ter should be from a current applied teacher addressing yourmusical work to date and the other from an academic, nonmusi-

cal instructor speaking of your writing and cognitive abilities.

NEC/Tufts Double Degree(BM Plus BA/BS) Applicants

The NEC/Tufts Double Degree program is a five-year program

jointly administered by New England Conservatory and Tufts

University. Each school grants admission independently, requir-

ing separate applications, materials, and related fees. All

offers of admission to the double degree program are made in

mid-March, with independent notification sent from each school.

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There are limited openings to this joint program, so it is possi-

ble that an applicant can be admitted to both institutions, but

denied admission to the joint program. There is no wait list for

this program. Once admitted, double degree students receive

all financial aid from Tufts University. No financial aid is offered

through New England Conservatory.

Early Decision applicants to Tufts may receive an initial review

of their musical admissibility by submitting the NEC application

and tape by the printed deadline. For further information regard-

ing Tufts University and/or to request application forms, please

contact the Tufts Admissions Office (617) 628-5000.

Undergraduate Transfer Applicants

Transfer applicants who have achieved fewer than 32 college

credits at the time of their application must submit official

transcripts from their high school as well. Admission and studio

placement in any NEC program is determined following the audi-

tion. Full evaluation of all college work completed prior to enroll-

ment at NEC and the results of music examinations adminis-

tered during orientation will determine final placement and con-

sequently expected duration of the program of study. Students

may transfer no more than 60 credits toward the Bachelor’s

Degree or 36 credits toward the Undergraduate Diploma.

Master of Music (MM) andGraduate Diploma (GD) Applicants

Applicants for the Master of Music (MM) degree are required

to have completed a Bachelor’s Degree, or its recognized equiv-

alent, from an accredited college or university prior to matricula-

tion. Applicants whose college work has been completed out-

side the U.S. are required to submit all academic records in

official English translation, as well as official documentation of

U.S. degree equivalency. Applicants who do not demonstrate

degree equivalency are not eligible for admission to the MM

program, but may be considered for the Graduate Diploma,

following recommendation by the relevant faculty and evaluation

by the Director of Admissions.

Applicants to the Graduate Diploma (GD) must hold a

Bachelor’s Degree, Undergraduate Diploma, or equivalent certi-

fication. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge, repertoire,

and experience comparable to that of MM applicants, but will

be expected to meet a higher performance standard.

Graduate applicants should request two (2) artistic letters of

recommendation to be included with the submitted materials.

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) Applicants

The Doctoral Admissions Committee bases admission to the

DMA program on an overall evaluative and selective process.

This includes the review of audition and entrance exam results,

writing sample, and all submitted supporting materials and rec-

ommendations. Successful applicants must demonstrate lead-

ership as performers, combining breadth of repertoire with

knowledge of style and literature. All DMA applicants must have

earned an MM degree from an accredited college or university

prior to matriculation.

In addition to the general application requirements DMA applicants

must submit: 1) a third letter of recommendation that addresses

artistic potential; and 2) a statement of purpose that briefly

describes professional goals in relation to the DMA program.

The two required entrance examinations are three-hour written-

format exams in musicology (short answer and essay) and

music theory. Examinations are scheduled the day following the

in-person audition, so applicants should expect to be on cam-

pus for two days to complete all aspects of the admission

process. Prospective students who do not pass the in-person

audition will not be advanced to the exams.

Applicants in Performance must submit a preliminary audition

tape by the printed deadline (refer to the Audition Requirements

for more detailed information). After review, qualified applicantswill be asked to prepare a full recital program, from which the

studio faculty will select an audition up to thir ty minutes in

length, to be presented in-person at NEC.

Applicants in Theory and Composition will be screened by

those departments based on the application and supporting

documents, which must be received by the printed deadline.

Qualified applicants will be asked to take the written examina-

tions at NEC.

Artist Diploma (AD) Applicants

Artist Diploma applicants must submit completed admissions

and financial aid applications* and all supporting materials, as

well as the following:

• Recording (Two (2) copies) of a recital-length (60–70 minutes

minimum) performance that demonstrates the fullest range

of the applicant’s artistr y. Recording should be CD or

professional-quality tape. CD’s and tapes of substandard

recording quality will be rejected. Performances should not be

edited. Works may be drawn from the solo and concerto

repertoires.

• Minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation

• Program proposal. The program proposal should discuss how

the AD program would assist the applicant in the development

of his/her professional solo career. Topics may include the

applicant’s reasons for choosing the AD program at New

England Conservatory, repertoire to be explored as an AD

candidate, as well as the applicant’s personal plans and

professional goals.

• Copies of appropriate visa documentation (if applicable).

International applicants to the AD program do not need to

submit TOEFL results.

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Following committee review, applicants will be notified in late

January as to whether or not they have been invited to an in-

person audition. Those invited for the in-person auditions must

submit their proposed repertoire (the equivalent of a full recital

program for committee approval). Live audition reper toire may

include different pieces than the preliminary audition recording.

Ensembles applying to the Artist Diploma program should con-

tact the Office of Admission for supplementary information.

*Although the AD program is tuition free, all students are

required to complete and return the NEC Application for

Financial Aid. Applicants who are eligible to be considered for

additional need-based programs (e.g., loans, grants, work-study)

as provided by Federal and State agencies, must file the FAFSA

in addition to the NEC form. Please refer to the Financial Aid

booklet for additional information.

International Applicants

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents

must submit additional information as part of the application

and admission process (as outlined below). No offer of full

admission will be made until the Of fice of Admission receives

all required materials. Students who require a student visa (F-1)

will be sent an I-20 form only after full admission has been

granted and a tuition deposit has been received. All documents

submitted must be either in English or original language accom-

panied by notarized English translation. Degree equivalency with

the American system of education must be demonstrated at the

time of application. Applicants who are presently living in the

U.S. who hold either a visa or permanent residency card should

submit copies of the per tinent documents.

Applicants whose native language is not English must demon-

strate English proficiency. For most students this means send-

ing the results of a recent TOEFL examination (Code: 3659).

The TOEFL is administered worldwide with frequent examination

test dates. Applicants should register early for the TOEFL, as

NEC must receive the test results no later than March 15.

Please note that students who take the written TOEFL (rather

than the computer format) must, in addition, register to take

the “Test of Written English” (TWE).

Minimum TOEFL scores for full admission: 500 (for all

undergraduate programs) and 550 (for MM and GD programs).

Certain applicants who do not achieve the minimum scores may

be offered admission requiring intensive English study at NEC.Students entering the intensive English program at NEC should

expect that their degree program might be prolonged.*

Certification of Funding with accompanying documentation and

letter(s) of support, is required for an of fer of full admission to

any student requiring the issuance of an I-20 (for application to

receive a student visa). Students who are unable to send finan-

cial information at the time of the application should be sure to

complete this aspect of their application no later than March

15. In completing the Certification of Funding form it is impor-

tant to be as accurate and truthful as possible concerning avail-

ability of funds. Funding may be combined from several sources

but the total must cover the full costs of attending NEC includ-

ing tuition, room, board, medical insurance, student fees, and

personal expenses for one year. (For 2002–2003 this totaled

$37,287.) If a student is awarded merit scholarship assistance,

this money will be in addition to any demonstrated funds. Every

applicant who does not have the full financial means at his/her

disposal to cover all costs related to attending NEC should

research all possibilities of support early in the application

process.

*Applicants who have completed a full-time, 4-year degree

program at an English-speaking college/university may request

an exemption from the TOEFL requirement in writing.

Re-admission to NEC

NEC students who currently hold “Inactive” status do not need

to apply for re-admission. Requests for re-activation of enroll-

ment should be directed to the Office of the Dean of Students

as early as possible prior to the beginning of the term (617-

585-1310). Former NEC students who have withdrawn from

their programs must re-apply through the Office of Admission.

Students requesting re-admission must submit updated tran-

scripts, résumé, repertoire lists, and recommendations at the

time of application for re-admission. An audition or interview

may be requested before a decision is made regarding readmis-

sion. No review of financial aid will be made prior to an of fer of

re-admission. In order to be considered for scholarship/finan-

cial aid, all appropriate paperwork must be on file with the

Office of Financial Aid.

Timely submission of all materials is in the student’s best interest

as programs close and all available financial aid is expended early.

Application for Additional Degreesby NEC Alumni and Current Students

NEC alumni and current students must file a full application

complete with requested transcripts and supporting materials.

Current NEC students interested in applying to begin a new

degree or program must request that of ficial copies of their

NEC transcripts from the Registrar’s Office be sent to the Office

of Admission. The application fee for NEC Alumni and current

students is $50.00 per program/major.

Financial Aid

In order to receive financial aid, applicants must complete andsubmit a NEC Financial Aid Application. This is a separate form

- you may obtain a copy from the Office of Admission or may

download a copy from the website. In addition, U.S. citizens

and permanent residents should file the FAFSA. See the

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Spring (January) Enrollment

All auditions for January enrollment are by tape only. However,

applicants to certain majors may be asked to present an in-per-

son audition in addition to the tape. Please refer to the appro-

priate Audition Requirements section and the Tape Guide-lines

section for information. January enrollment is not available in

the Artist Diploma or Doctor of Musical Arts programs.

Financial aid/scholarship for the January 2003 term is limited.

In order to be considered for financial aid, applicants must

submit a 2002–2003 NEC Financial Aid form no later than

November 15. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are

required to submit results from the 2002/2003 Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If available, please

include a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR). For additional

information on financial aid, please contact the Office of

Financial Aid at (617) 585-1110.

Fall (September) Enrollment

Each applicant (with the exception of Classical Composition,

Musicology, and Theoretical Studies) must satisfy an audition

requirement. Consult the Audition Requirements section for

audition repertoire for your instrument.

Confirmation of an audition date will be mailed as early as pos-

sible. Once an audition has been scheduled, no changes can

be accommodated. Applicants who cancel an audition for docu-

mented, unforeseen difficulties (e.g., illness, inclement weath-

er, injury) may request placement on a waiting list should audi-

tion openings become available. However, due to the large

number of scheduled auditions, few openings usually occur.

Accompanists are not required for instrumental auditions,

although applicants wishing to audition with their own

accompanist (personally arranged) may do so. Accompanists

are provided for Vocal Performance and Jazz auditions at NEC.

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Audition requirements for all programs except Ar tist Diploma.

Brass

Undergraduate: Two compositions from the standard repertoire

showing contrast in style and technique; excerpts from standard

orchestral literature.

Graduate: Solos from the standard reper toire; standard method

book studies; clef studies; orchestral repertoire.

Collaborative Piano

MM/GD applicants will accompany appointed soloists on all

of the following pieces in their original keys: Brahms Botschaft ,

Schumann Frauenliebe und Leben cycle, Debussy C’est

l’extase , a Beethoven violin or cello sonata.

DMA applicants should prepare four selections, choosing one

selection from each of the following groups:

1. Beethoven violin or cello sonata

2. A Brahms violin sonata; Schumann Dichterliebe

3. Debussy Ariettes oubliées (complete); Debussy violin or

cello sonata

4. Strauss Morgen and Ständchen ; Brahms Botschaft and

Dein blaues Auge

Composition

Submit three or four original compositional scores with the

application for admission. Show, through transcripts or other

supporting documents, proof of theoretical study. If available,

please include a cassette or CD recording of any or all composi-tions submitted in your portfolio.

DMA applicants should submit at least three scores and tapes

of recent works. It is helpful if works are chosen to demon-

strate a variety of ensembles and forms, including at least one

larger work.

Original scores submitted by Composition applicants will be

returned if accompanied by appropriate return packaging and

postage. Applicants wishing to pick up scores in person can

make arrangements to do so by calling the Office of Admission.

Scores are available for return between July 1 and September

30 only. NEC will not be responsible for scores remaining in the

Office of Admission after October 1.

Conducting(Choral, Wind Ensemble)

All conducting applicants must submit a preliminary audition

videotape. The videotape should include 15-20 minutes of

material and include both rehearsal and performance footage.

All of the rehearsal footage should show a frontal view of the

applicant. After review, qualified applicants will be invited to

present an in-person audition. For further information, please

contact the Office of Admission.

Contemporary Improvisation

All applicants to the Contemporary Improvisation program

should submit 2 preliminary audition tapes consisting of 2–4

pieces that reflect variant sides of your musical personality.

These pieces can be original material or interpretations inspired

by jazz, classical, or ethnic music. The tape should not exceedeight (8) minutes in length. In addition, all applicants will be

given an ear test, administered either in person or via tele-

phone. A personal interview and/or in-person audition at NEC

may also be required.

Guitar

All works should be performed from memory.

For studio placement with Robert Sullivan, prepare one work

from each of the following periods:

1. Baroque or Renaissance

2. Classical or Romantic (e.g., Sor, Giuliani, Mertz, Coste, Regondi)

3. 20th century

For studio placement with Eliot Fisk, prepare the following

repertoire:

1. One (1) Bach Fugue or Prelude from BWV 995, 996, or 1006

2. First movement from an important 20th-century sonata in

sonata form (e.g., Ponce, Turina, Castelnuovo-Tedesco,

Berkeley, Henze, Tippett, Brouwer)

3. One (1) tremolo by Barrios, or one (1) study by Villa-Lobos

(numbers 2, 7, 10, or 12)

Harp

Be prepared to play two (2) pieces from the standard concert

repertoire.

Historical PerformanceEarly Woodwinds and Strings: Slow and fast movements from

Italianate and French works

Harpsichord: A J.S. Bach prelude and fugue; a work by Couperin

or his school

Fortepiano: A sonata each by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven

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Jazz Composition

Submit three or four original compositional scores, with cassette

recording if possible. In addition, applicants to the Jazz Compo-

sition major should submit a preliminary performance audition

tape, following the Jazz Performance guidelines. After review,

qualified applicants residing in North America (U.S. and Canada)

will be invited for an in-person interview/audition. Applicants

residing outside North America will be interviewed by phone.

Scores submitted by applicants will be returned if accompanied

by appropriate return packaging and postage. Applicants may

pick up scores in person between July 1 and September 30.

NEC will not be responsible for scores remaining in the Office

of Admission after October 1.

Jazz Performance

Preliminary audition tapes are required of all Jazz applicants

and should consist of two (2) uninterrupted, unedited perform-

ances, following the taped audition requirements as outlined

below. The audition tape should be a standard-sized cassette

and total no longer than seven (7) minutes in length.

Performances with prerecorded accompaniment, including stu-

dio overdubs, are not permitted. After review, qualified appli-

cants will be invited to present an in-person audition. Please

refer to the Tape Guidelines section of the application for addi-

tional information.

Applicants are expected to exhibit a high degree of proficiency

on the major instrument as well as practical understanding of

jazz improvisation concepts.

Jazz Instrumental preliminary tapes: Begin your tape with an

unaccompanied performance of one of the following pieces:

Hot House (Tadd Dameron), Confirmation (Charlie Parker),

Donna Lee (Charlie Parker/Miles Davis), Anthropology (Dizzy

Gillespie/Charlie Parker), Groovin’ High (Dizzy Gillespie),

Ornithology (Charlie Parker/Benny Harris), Moose the Mooche

(Charlie Parker), or Four in One (Thelonious Monk), in a medium

swing tempo. The melody should be per formed without the aid

of a metronome, click track, or other accompaniment. Play one

chorus of the melody only. Drummers should communicate the

rhythm and pitch contour of the melody on the drum set as

strictly as possible. Pianists may play the melody in octaves or

as a single line (without chordal accompaniment). For the

remainder of the tape, perform one additional piece of your

choice with live rhythm section.

Jazz Voice preliminary tapes: Begin your tape with an unaccom-

panied performance of the melody of any jazz standard (not a

twelve bar blues) in a medium swing tempo. The melody should

be performed without the aid of a metronome, click track, or

other accompaniment. Sing one chorus of the melody only.

Songs with lyrics should be sung in English; instrumental com-

positions may be sung using scat syllables. You may add your

own melodic and rhythmic interpretation to the song. For the

remainder of the tape, perform one piece of your choice with

live rhythm section.

In-person auditions:* In-person auditionees should be prepared

to play from memory and improvise on at least two jazz stan-

dards contrasting in tempo, and a third selection showcasing

your specialty. Pieces per formed for the in-person audition

should differ from those included on the preliminary audition

tape. A rhythm section including piano, bass, and drums will be

provided for in-person auditions held at NEC. Applicants must

supply 3 lead sheets for the musicians. Applicants may be

asked to identify chord qualities up to 7ths (13ths [Graduate]),

to sing and play back melodic phrases, and to sight-read selec-

tions from our ensemble repertoire. Jazz Percussion applicants

will be expected to demonstrate technical background (rudi-

ments, etc.) and proficiency in swing, Latin, and ballad styles.

Applicants will be asked to trade four- and eight-bar phrases,

and solo in standard repertoire.

*Jazz applicants residing outside of the United States and Canada may be considered for admission based on the submis-

sion of an audition tape. In addition to the above requirements,

include a second piece of your choice, contrasting in tempo,

with live rhythm section. Applicants being considered for admis-

sion by tape audition may be asked to complete a taped ear

test and to submit a second audition tape, performing an

additional piece of music selected by the department.

Music History

Applicants to the Music History program are accepted as trans-

fers at the Junior level only. Applicants must perform the audi-

tion requirements for their major performance area as outlined

and must submit research papers demonstrating superior writ-

ing ability and a strong interest in historical subjects.

Musicology

Demonstrate, through previously completed papers and

research, knowledge of the history of music and related fields,

as well as research skills. Applicants must be reasonably com-

petent on their instruments, but need not perform at concert

caliber. Masters in Musicology applicants must submit at least

two writing samples, one of which should be a research paper

of at least 5 pages in length. A diagnostic history exam is also

part of the application process. Prospective students should

contact the Office of Admission regarding the administration of

this exam.

Organ

Undergraduate: Three selections from the standard repertoire,

including one by J.S. Bach.

MM/GD: Selected works from the concert repertoire including

a major composition by J.S. Bach and a 19th- or 20th-century

work.

DMA: Full-length program of organ works, including composi-

tions from the 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries and

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Percussion

Undergraduate: Be prepared to play a solo piece in each of

three categories: mallets, snare drum, and timpani. The mallet

selection should be chosen for musical content and technical

difficulty (two- and four-mallet work is desirable). Scales, arpeg-

gios, and sight-reading may be required. The snare drum selec-

tion should clearly demonstrate your level of technical ability.

Rudiments, including an orchestral roll, at all dynamic levels are

required. The solo timpani selection should utilize two or more

drums. Rolls with different dynamic levels on different drums

should be demonstrated. Intonation and sight-reading abilities

will be tested.

Graduate: Applicants should demonstrate a high level of

performance on timpani, mallets (two and four mallets),

snare drum, and multiple percussion. Be prepared to play an

advanced solo in each category as well as excerpts from the

standard repertoire in each category.

Examples:

Timpani: Carter Etudes

Mallets: Stout Two Mexican Dances

Snare: Studies by Delacluse

Piano

Undergraduate:

1. A Bach prelude and fugue, or a complete Bach suite or partita

2. A complete Classical sonata, e.g., by Mozart, Beethoven,

Schubert

3. A substantial Romantic work, e.g., a Brahms rhapsody or

a Chopin ballade

4. A 20th-century work, e.g., a Hindemith sonata, Bartók

Allegro Barbaro , Schoenberg Six Pieces op. 19

5. A fast etude by Chopin, Moszkowski, or Liszt, or one of

comparable difficulty

MM/GD: Prepare the equivalent of a recital program of major

works representing the four historical periods (Baroque,

Classical, Romantic, and 20th century), e.g., a Bach toccata, a

middle or late Beethoven sonata, Schumann Carnaval or

Fantasy , Liszt Sonata, a Chopin sonata, Ravel Gaspard ,

Debussy Estampes , Schoenberg Three Pieces op. 11, Copland

Piano Variations . You must also perform a fast etude by Chopin,

Liszt, or Debussy, or one of comparable difficulty. Multimove-

ment works must be prepared in their entirety. All works mustbe performed by memory with the possible exception of those

in a contemporary idiom.

DMA applicants must prepare a recital-length audition of stylis-

tically diverse, musically and pianistically challenging works. All

works must be memorized, with the possible exception of those

in a contemporary idiom.

Strings

Undergraduate: Three contrasting works (or movements) from

the standard concert reper toire demonstrating diverse musical

styles (e.g., movement(s) of unaccompanied Bach and/or other

virtuosic solo piece; a movement from a Classical sonata; a

movement from a Romantic concerto). One or more of the cho-

sen selections should be memorized.

MM/GD: Be prepared to play at least one movement of a major

work from the concerto repertoire; a major unaccompanied

work (preferably by Bach); at least one movement of a major

work from the sonata or duo repertoire; a 20th-century compo-

sition. At least one work should be performed from memory.

DMA: The audition program should include:

1. Two movements from a major Bach solo work (violin:

Chaconne is also acceptable; cello: Suites 4, 5, or 6 only)

2. At least the first movement from a standard concerto

(violin: e.g., Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Tchaikovsky,

Sibelius, Prokofiev; viola: Bartók, Hindemith, Walton, Mozart;

cello: e.g., Schumann, Dvorák, Haydn in D Major, Tchaikovsky

“Rococo” Variations , Shostakovich No. 1, Prokofiev

Symphonic Concerto )

3. A standard sonata (violin: Classical period or earlier; one

movement is acceptable; viola: Brahms, Schubert, Vieuxtemps;

cello: e.g., Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Mendelssohn,

Rachmaninoff)

4. A 20th-century work of major difficulty (violin: e.g., Bartók

Unaccompanied Sonata , Schoenberg Fantasy , Crumb

Nocturnes ; viola: Stravinsky, Penderecki, Maxwell Davies;

cello: e.g., Carter Sonata , Britten Solo Suite or Sonata ,Poulenc Sonate , Martino Parisonatina ).

Theoretical Studies

Submit materials that demonstrate background in theory (e.g.,

analytical papers, compositions). Applicants to the Theoretical

Studies program are accepted as transfers at the Junior level

only.

International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of

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Vocal Performance

All works should be performed from memory.

All soprano and mezzo soprano applicants are required to sub-

mit a preliminary audition tape. After review, qualified appli-

cants will be invited to perform an in-person audition. Please

refer to the Tape Guidelines section of the application for addi-

tional information.

First-year undergraduate applicants should prepare a selection

from the early Italian anthology and two additional art songs,

one in English. No operatic arias, please!

Transfer applicants should prepare four songs, at least one

in each of the following languages: Italian, English and either

French or German. The Italian language requirement may be

filled by singing an aria from the Early Italian Anthology. Transfer

applicants at the Junior level may include an operatic or oratorio

aria as a fifth selection.

MM/GD: All voice applicants should prepare five selections

encompassing four languages and three stylistic periods. At

least three selections should be from concert song repertoire.

Italian and English languages must be represented. An operatic

or oratorio aria should be included as part of your audition

repertoire.

DMA: A full recital, including approximately 45 minutes of

singing, should incorporate songs and/or concert arias in three

stylistic periods and four languages. Italian, French, German,

and English languages must be represented. In addition to the

recital program, your program must include an opera aria and anoratorio aria. Complete translations and program notes should

be provided (10 copies). Unusual repertoire is of special inter-

est. An interview with the voice faculty is part of the audition.

WOODWINDS

Clarinet

Undergraduate: Prepare two etudes, one from each group, from

Rose – 32 Etudes (Carl Fischer edition): (1, 11, 13, 19, 21, or

31) and (10, 16, 20, or 24). Please also prepare the following

additional requirements:

I. One of the following solos (memorization is encouraged,

but not required):

A. Mozart Concerto , K. 622 (movements 1 and 2 or 2 and 3)B. Weber Concerto No. 1 (movements 1 and 2 or 2 and 3)

C. Weber Concerto No. 2 (movements 1 and 2 or 2 and 3)

D. Debussy First Rhapsody (complete)

II. A 20th-century unaccompanied solo, such as:

A. Malcolm Arnold Fantasy for Clarinet (complete)

B. Leslie Bassett Soliloquies (choose a two-movement

combination of 1 and 2, 1 and 4, 3 and 2, or 3 and 4)

C. Donald Martino A Set for Clarinet (first movement)

D. Olivier Messiaen Abyss of the Birds (complete)

E. Miklos Rozsa Sonatina op. 27 (first movement)

F. William O. Smith Five Pieces (choose between 1st, 3rd, or

5th piece plus 4th piece)

G. Igor Stravinsky Three Pieces (complete)

H. Heinrich Sutermeister Capriccio (complete)

III. All three of the following orchestral selections:

A. Beethoven Symphony No. 6

B. Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Scherzo)

C. Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol

Graduate: Prepare two etudes, one from each group, from Rose

– 32 Etudes (Carl Fischer edition): (1, 11, 13, 19, 21, or 31)

and (10, 16, 20, or 24). Please also prepare the following

additional requirements:

I. One of the following solos in its entirety (memorization is

encouraged, but not required):

A. Mozart Concerto, K. 622

B. Weber Concerto No. 1

C. Weber Concerto No. 2

D. Debussy First Rhapsody

II. A 20th-century unaccompanied solo in its entirety, such as:

A. Leslie Bassett Soliloquies

B. Luciano Berio Sequenza IX

C. Elliott Carter Gra

D. Libby Larsen Dancing Solo

E. Donald Martino A Set for Clarinet

F. Olivier Messiaen Abyss of the Birds

G. Shulamit Ran For an Actor

H. William O. Smith Five Pieces

I. Igor Stravinsky Three Pieces

J. Joan Tower Wings

III. All six of the following orchestral selections:

A. Beethoven Symphony No. 6

B. Kodaly Dances of Galanta

C. Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Scherzo)D. Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf

E. Ravel Daphnis and Chloe (Suite no. 2)

F. Stravinsky The Firebird Suite (1919) (Variation)



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Oboe

Undergraduate:

1. One slow Ferling etude, and either a fast Ferling etude or a

Barrett Grand Study.

2. One slow and one fast movement from either a Baroque

or Classical concerto – applicant’s choice for additional

repertoire.

3. Two contrasting orchestral excerpts.

Graduate:

1. One slow Ferling etude, and either a fast Ferling etude or a

Barrett Grand Study.

2. One slow and one fast movement from either a Baroque or

Classical concerto – applicant’s choice for additional

repertoire.3. Four excerpts chosen from the following:

A. any Bach Cantata

B. Beethoven Symphony No. 3

C. Brahms Symphony No. 1

D. Debussy La Mer

E. Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin

F. Rossini La Scala di Seta

G. Schumann S ymphony No. 3

H. Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

Bassoon

Undergraduate:1. Two contrasting movements of a Baroque, Classical, or

Romantic sonata or concerto.

2. Two contrasting movements from a contemporary sonata,

concerto, or unaccompanied peice (or a one-movement work

in its entirety).

3. Two orchestral excerpts of your choice.

Graduate:

1. Two contrasting movements from a Baroque or Classical

sonata or concerto.

2. Two contrasting movements from a Classical or Romantic

sonata or concerto.

3. Two contrasting movements from a contemporary sonata,

concerto, or unaccompanied piece (or a one-movement workin its entirety).

4. Four orchestral excerpts of your choice.

Flute

Applicants to the Flute Performance program must submit a pre-

liminary audition tape. Piano accompaniment is optional but rec-

ommended for your tape. After review, qualified applicants will

be invited to perform an in-person audition. Please refer

to the Tape Guidelines section of the application for more

information.

Please record your audition pieces in the following order:

1. Three orchestral excerpts. Please use Orchestral Excerpts

for Flute , selected and annotated by Jeanne Baxtresser,

published by Theodore Presser Company.

A. Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune , first four (4)

bars only

B. Beethoven Symphony No. 4, second movement

C. Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol , fourth movement,

excerpt 1

D. Stravinsky Petrouchka excerpt 1, from the beginning to

rehearsal number 2

2. The first movement of a Mozart concerto with cadenza

(Memorized for graduate level applicants)

3. Select one work from the following list of pieces: Gaubert

Nocturne and Allegro Scherzando , Chaminade Concertino ,

Borne Carmen Fantasy , Taffanel Andante Pastorale and

Scherzettino , Faure Fantasy

4. Two (2) contrasting movements from a J.S. Bach sonata

In addition to the above requirements, flute applicants invited to

present an in-person audition should be prepared to play one

work from the following list:

Berio Sequenza (original 1958 edition), Dick Afterlight ,

Fukushima Mei , Messiaen Le Merle noir , Takemitsu Itinerant ,

Schoenberg Der kranke Mond from Pierrot Lunaire , Varèse

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Saxophone

Undergraduate: Be prepared to play two of the following, or com-

parable works. At least one movement of one work should be

performed from memory (if possible):

Creston Sonata op. 19 (pub. Shawnee), Desenclos Prelude,

Cadence et Finale (pub. Leduc), Glazounov Concerto (pub.

Leduc), Ibert Concertino da Camera (pub. Leduc), Villa-Lobos

Fantasia (pub. Peer-Southern)

Graduate: Be prepared to play two pieces, one of which should

be performed from memory (if possible):

1. Ibert Concertino da Camera (pub. Leduc)

2. Choose one of the following (or a comparable work):Dahl Concerto (pub. European American Music),

Denisov Sonata (pub. Leduc),

Harbison Sonata “San Antonio” (pub. Schirmer-AMP)

In addition, be prepared to play three orchestral excerpts from

The Orchestral Saxophonist, vol. 1 (pub. Roncorp). Suggested

excerpts:

A. Mussorgsky-Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition

B. Prokofiev Lieutenant Kije

C. Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances

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