Information for Prospective Students
Where to Start
- Contact Dr. Palton for a department visit and free lesson. It is a great chance to come into a relaxed environment and get an idea of what to expect on audition day.
- Email the Department of Music with any questions.
- Marshall University Department of Music
- Audition and Application Information
- Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs
- Department of Music Statement
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Marshall University Financial Aid Office
- All major scales 1 octave and any chromatic scale 2 octaves.
- One lyrical selection such as an etude from Studies in Legato by Reginald Fink, 43 Bel Canto Studies by Marco Bordogni, or Melodious Etudes by Rochut. A slow selection from a solo composition is also acceptable.
- One technical selection such as an etude from 70 Studies for BB Flat Tuba Vol. 1 by V. Blazhevich, 60 Selected Studies by C. Kopprasch, 40 Progressive Studies for Trombone by Tyrell, or Advanced Studies for BB Flat Bass by Tyrell. A technical selection from a solo composition is also acceptable.
- All-State audition music is acceptable.
- A Course of Study for High School Brass Musicians- High Brass (by the Marshall Brass Faculty)
- A Course of Study for High School Brass Musicians- Low Brass (by the Marshall Brass Faculty)
