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Percussion Audition Repertoire

Snare Drum

  • Four or more rudiments from EACH of the rhythm groupings on the PAS International Snare Drum Rudiments list: The single-strokes, double-stroke rolls, diddles, flams, and drags.
  • A short rudimental style etude or excerpt from a longer solo PLUS a short classical style etude or excerpt from a longer solo.
  • Be prepared to sight-read at CMC Ensemble Placement Audition.

Mallets (Xylophone/Marimba/Vibraphone)

  • A short two or four mallet piece (etude, solo, etc; unaccompanied, please). 
  • At least four major or minor scales

Timpani

  • A short etude or piece that utilizes 3-4 drums
  • You will be required to tune the drums by ear at the start of this portion of the audition (no electronic tuner; pitches from a cell phone are acceptable).

Drum Set

  • Briefly demonstrate as many styles (swing, jazz, Latin, rock, etc.) as possible.
  • "Trade fours" with yourself, i.e., alternate four measures of time in a given style with four measures of solo.