Auditions: Undergraduate - Cello

​​​We encourage all applicants, if at all possible, to audition in-person.  

  • One etude (Popper, Franchomme, Piatti)
  • One movement of a Bach Suite (Prelude preferred)
  • Exposition of a standard concerto 

Audition Repertoire

  • One etude of choice (any from Popper Opus 73, Duport, Franchomme, or a Piatti Caprice)
  • Prelude from a Bach Suite plus one other movement of choice (w/o repeats)
  • One movement from a standard cello concerto

Performing the audition by memory is encouraged and preferred.