There will be no rehearsal, but you will have the chance to confer with the accompanist prior to your audition. Vocalists who audition in person: we will provide a piano accompanist for you at no additional cost.Instrumental auditions must be unaccompanied.Thus, we look for pitch accuracy, correct and steady rhythm, physical coordination, the ability to make expressive musical statements, and disciplined work habits. Bear in mind that the purpose of the audition is to gather evidence of both current ability and the potential to complete the preferred degree program. The school does not specify audition repertoire rather, we encourage you to consult with your teacher to choose good literature that you can perform well. Additionally, applicants to the Composition or Music Therapy programs will interview for those programs.Īuditioning for the Fredonia School of Music Claudette Sorel Piano Competition and Fellows ProgramĪll applicants to the School of Music are required to successfully audition on their primary instrument.For the other mallet, set the bottom of the shaft in the middle of your palm, resting it against your index finger, then pinch it between your index finger and thumb.More In This Section Click to expose navigation links on mobile. Use your pinky and ring fingers to hold it. Place one mallet between your middle and ring fingers. Your index finger goes between the shafts. The mallet shaft farthest from you crosses over the other one. Many American players are taught the Burton grip.This grip is called the traditional cross grip and is commonly used outside of America.You can use your other hand regularly or hold two mallets with it to play four notes at once. You’ll be able to play two notes with one hand. These two fingers adjust how close together the mallet are. Place your thumb and index finger between the mallets. Use your pinky, ring, and middle fingers to pick up the mallets. Set the mallets down and cross the shaft of the one closest to you over the other one. This grip is rarely used on a glockenspiel, and is meant for marimba, and vibraphone. Grip two mallets in one hand to play extra notes.
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