Applying to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Bassoon Studio

At UNCSA, four programs of study are available to bassoon students: High school, Bachelors of Music, Masters of Music and a one-year Professional Artist Certificate. Below is information to help in the process of applying. If you have any questions, contact me.

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Audition Dates for Fall 2011 Admission

Priority for merit scholarship consideration will be given to applicants who audition between January 14th and February 25th, 2011.

• January 14th
• February 4th
• February 25th
• April 8th
• May 6th

Graduate Admissions

Both Masters and Professional Artist Certificate applicants are required to prepare two contrasting movements of a standard concerto, sonata or solo work, one Milde Concert Study or equivalent etude, a work composed in the last fifty years, and a minimum of four contrasting standard orchestral excerpts. If you have any questions about the repertoire, please contact me.

UNCSA's graduate admissions page

More information about the graduate program

More information about the Professional Artist Certificate

Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate applicants are required to prepare two contrasting movements of a standard concerto, sonata or solo work, two contrasting etudes from Weissenborn's 50 Advanced Studies or one from Milde's Concert Studies. If you have any questions about the repertoire, please contact me.

UNCSA's undergraduate admissions page

More information about the undergraduate program

High School Admissions

High School applicants are required to prepare two or three selections (including movements from sonatas and concertos), major and minor scales. The selection should demonstrate the applicant's ability in phrasing, sustained playing and facility. If you have any questions about the repertoire, please contact me.

UNCSA's high school admissions page

More information about the high school program