Repertoire Requirements for
Young Artist Auditions

PIANO CATEGORIES:

 Elementary I (Grades 1, 2, 3): 2 selections

1. Must be either from the Baroque period or one movement of a sonatina of the teacher’s choice
2. Teacher’s choice in a contrasting style

Elementary II (Grades 4, 5, 6): 2 selections

1. Must be either from the Baroque period or one movement of a sonatina.
2. Teacher’s choice from another style period.

Note: If the sonatina or sonata was composed in the 20 th century, the 2 nd piece should NOT be from the 20 th century, even though stylistically it may represent a different period.

 Intermediate (Grades 7, 8, 9): 2 selections

1. Must be either from the Baroque period (level of Two-Part Inventions and up) or one movement of a sonatina or sonata.
2. A classical piece of a contrasting style from another period (Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, Contemporary)

Preparatory (Grades 10, 11, 12): 2 selections

1. Must be either from the Baroque period (level of Two-Part Inventions and up) or one movement of a sonata.
2. A classical piece of a contrasting style from another period (Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, Contemporary)

VOCAL DIVISION (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12): 2 selections

1. In a foreign language
2. An art song in English

OTHER INSTRUMENTS : 2 selections

1. Must be either from Baroque or Classical period
2. A classical piece of a contrasting style from another period (Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, Contemporary)

No arrangements or simplified editions will be accepted.

 All entries will be reviewed to ensure these requirements are met. If you have any questions concerning repertoire requirements, please contact the chairmen.