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Audition Form

This form is the first submission for students applying to the following programs:

The Artistic Flutist: Bonita Boyd International Flute Masterclass
Eastman Cello Institute
Eastman Summer Horn Institute
Eastman Summer Trombone Institute
Eastman Summer Trumpet Institute
Summer Organ Academy
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  • Complete this form and upload required materials to submit your audition. There is no fee to audition for any Summer@Eastman course.

  • The Artistic Flutist: Bonita Boyd International Flute Masterclass Audition Requirements:

    Please upload the documents listed below. Note: Word files should be sent as file type .doc only; file type .docx may not upload correctly.

    • A current copy of your music résumé
    • Short Biography
      • One or two paragraphs about your solo and ensemble experience, awards, honors, etc.
    • Audition Recording
      • 10-20 minutes of music, composed of at least two pieces of contrasting styles
      • If a piece uses piano accompaniment, recordings with piano are highly preferred but not required
      • Three orchestral excerpts may be submitted in lieu of ONE of the required pieces
      • YouTube link(s) or mp4 file(s) preferred; mp3 file(s) only accepted if video is not available
      • Applicants are encouraged to present repertoire by composers who have been traditionally underrepresented by virtue of their gender, race, ethnicity, or cultural heritage.

        Search composers using the following database links:

        Anna’s Composer Database: https://annascomposerdatabase.com
        Institute for Composer Diversity: https://www.composerdiversity.com/
        or resources available here: https://libguides.esm.rochester.edu/c.php?g=1057653&p=7705809

    Audition deadline: April 1, 2023.

  • Eastman Cello Institute Audition Requirements:

    Please upload the documents listed below. Note: Word files should be sent as file type .doc only; file type .docx may not upload correctly.

    • A copy of your music résumé
    • A short biography (1-2 paragraphs)
    • A Word document with links to your YouTube videos:
      • Two 3-octave scales and arpeggios (1 major and 1 minor key of your choice)
      • One étude or one orchestral excerpt
      • One movement of Bach
      • One movement of a solo piece of your choice that best represents your technical and artistic abilities.

        Applicants are encouraged to present repertoire by composers who have been traditionally underrepresented by virtue of their gender, race, ethnicity, or cultural heritage.

        Search composers using the following database links:

        Anna’s Composer Database: https://annascomposerdatabase.com
        Institute for Composer Diversity: https://www.composerdiversity.com/
        or resources available here: https://libguides.esm.rochester.edu/c.php?g=1057653&p=7705809

    • Please also submit a letter of recommendation from your current teacher. Letters can be included with your audition materials, emailed to the Summer@Eastman office at: summer@esm.rochester.edu, or uploaded to the secure Summer@Eastman dropbox.

    Audition deadline: April 15, 2023.

  • Eastman Summer Horn Institute Audition Requirements:

    High school students:

    A short video audition is required for admission to the Institute. Please upload your audition as listed below. Note: Word files should be sent as file type .doc only; file type .docx may not upload correctly.

    • A Word document with links to your YouTube videos:
      • One of the following etudes: Maxime Alphonse Book 3, #1 or #9; Kopprasch #21, #22 or #46
      • Exposition of first movement (no accompaniment) for Mozart 2, 3, or 4
      • Plus one selection of the applicant’s choice

        Applicants are encouraged to present repertoire by composers who have been traditionally underrepresented by virtue of their gender, race, ethnicity, or cultural heritage.

        Search composers using the following database links:

        Anna’s Composer Database: https://annascomposerdatabase.com
        Institute for Composer Diversity: https://www.composerdiversity.com/
        or resources available here: https://libguides.esm.rochester.edu/c.php?g=1057653&p=7705809

    Audition deadline: April 15, 2023.

    Collegiate students and adults:

    No audition is required, but please send a copy of your résumé (including two references) to both Nikolette LaBonte at: nlabontehorn@gmail.com and Peter Kurau at: wpkurau@esm.rochester.edu before applying.

  • Eastman Summer Trombone Institute Audition Requirements:

    Please upload the documents listed below. Note: Word files should be sent as file type .doc only; file type .docx may not upload correctly.

    • A current copy of your music résumé (please include two references)
    • A short biography (one or two paragraphs about your solo and ensemble experience, awards, honors, etc.)
    • Audition Recording:
      • Approximately five minutes of music encompassing two contrasting works. These works can be movements (or excerpts of movements) from solo pieces, etudes, or orchestral excerpts.
      • Please include something lyrical and something a bit more technical.

        Applicants are encouraged to present repertoire by composers who have been traditionally underrepresented by virtue of their gender, race, ethnicity, or cultural heritage.

        Search composers using the following database links:

        Anna’s Composer Database: https://annascomposerdatabase.com
        Institute for Composer Diversity: https://www.composerdiversity.com/
        or resources available here: https://libguides.esm.rochester.edu/c.php?g=1057653&p=7705809

    Audition deadline: May 1, 2023.

  • Eastman Summer Trumpet Institute Audition Requirements:

    Please upload the documents listed below. Note: Word files should be sent as file type .doc only; file type .docx may not upload correctly.

    • A Word document with links to your YouTube videos:
      • A piece for solo trumpet, or for trumpet and piano
      • An etude or orchestral excerpt
      • Choose pieces that reflect your best playing
      • Applicants are encouraged to present repertoire by composers who have been traditionally underrepresented by virtue of their gender, race, ethnicity, or cultural heritage.

        Search composers using the following database links:

        Anna’s Composer Database: https://annascomposerdatabase.com
        Institute for Composer Diversity: https://www.composerdiversity.com/
        or resources available here: https://libguides.esm.rochester.edu/c.php?g=1057653&p=7705809

    Audition deadline: May 1, 2023.

  • Summer Organ Academy Audition Requirements:

    Please upload the documents listed below. Note: Word files should be sent as file type .doc only; file type .docx may not upload correctly.

    • A Word document with links to your YouTube videos:
      • Two pieces of your choice (can be a repertoire performance or an improvisation)
      • Please limit each recording to 10 minutes or less.
      • Applicants are encouraged to present repertoire by composers who have been traditionally underrepresented by virtue of their gender, race, ethnicity, or cultural heritage.

        Search composers using the following database links:

        Anna’s Composer Database: https://annascomposerdatabase.com
        Institute for Composer Diversity: https://www.composerdiversity.com/
        or resources available here: https://libguides.esm.rochester.edu/c.php?g=1057653&p=7705809

    • A current repertoire list
      • Students who plan on bringing new repertoire (vs. or in addition to audition repertoire) to the Summer Academy should list the piece(s) under “Summer Wish List” at the bottom of their full repertoire list.

    Audition deadline: April 1, 2023.

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