Strings

All students must perform an audition on their major instrument. Students electing a performance degree must pass a performance review at the end of the first semester to receive full acceptance into the degree program. Methods of assessment include juries, orchestral auditions, and chamber music performances. String scholarships are awarded only to intended music performance or music education majors.

Accompaniment is encouraged but not required. Applicants may bring their own accompanists, or call the music department well in advance of the audition for information on USU accompanists for hire.

All students are additionally required to submit 2 letters of
recommendation, to be delivered at their live audition or by mail
prior to the live audition day.  One of these letters should be from
your primary instrument instructor.

1. One movement from a Bach solo sonata or partita
2. One first movement from a standard violin concerto (other than a Bach concerto)
3. A study such as Dont, Gavinies, Kreutzer, Rode, or Paganini
4. Major and minor scales in 16th notes, three octaves.

1. One movement from the Bach cello suites
2. One technical study or etude
3. One first or third movement from a standard concerto
4. Major and minor scales

1. One movement from the Bach cello suites
2. One technical study or etude such as the Popper High School for Cello or equivalent
3. One first or third movement from a standard concerto
4. Four octave major and minor scales