Percussion

We ask that you plan to audition on campus at Florida State University. Videotape auditions are accepted in very rare cases, and you must have the permission of Dr. John Parks in order to be considered.

UNDERGRADUATE (BM, BME, BA): All applicants must perform in all listed major areas (Snare Drum, Mallets, Timpani); drum set is optional. Repertoire below is only a suggestion; please contact Dr. John Parks if you have any questions concerning appropriate alternative repertoire. Sight Reading is part of the audition.

Snare Drum: Etudes by Delecluse, Cirone, Whaley, Peters, etc.

Mallets: Four-mallet solos by Stout, Peters, Abe, Smadbeck, etc.

Timpani: Solos by Vic Firth, Carter, Beck, Goodman, etc.

Drum Set: Optional--demonstrate proficiency in different styles (swing, latin, funk, etc.).

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