<p>Hi, I'm applying RD w/ an Arts Supplement in classical piano.
Just wondering if anyone else is out there applying w/ an arts supp or has already applied and gotten in, what did you play/are you going to play for your audition? And did you live audit/record? Also, what are the advantages of live auditioning over recording? Do you get to meet and talk with the professors or is it like you go in and play and then walk out...?</p>
<p>I am trying to decide whether or not to play 2 or 3 pieces given the 10 minute time limit (I would play about 3-4 mins of each). I'm totally in love with all three of these pieces, but I don't know how much of each they would rather hear, or what in particular they are looking for...?? Variability in mastery of musical styles or just general good musicianship/technique?</p>
<p>Repertoire:
1) Prokofiev's Sonata No. 7 Mvt. 3
2) Chopin's Ballade No. 1 in G Minor
3) Beethoven's Waldstien Sonata Mvt. 1</p>
<p>Sorry there's like a billion questions, I'm just trying to get an overall feel for this process :)
Thanks!</p>
<p>My son, who is a freshman at Stanford, did piano audition last year so I hope I can answer some of your questions.</p>
<p>If you want to take a tour in Stanford, it’s good way to do live audition. But otherwise, I don’t think it matters that much. I know students who got in both from live audition and CDs. Audition is 10 minutes and you are playing two pieces for one of the piano professors. You get to choose the first piece and he will stop and tell you to go next. </p>
<p>To be honest, your repertoire sounds a little too ambitious. What they look for is the quality. There were many musicians who we met at state and even national level of competitions. I suggest you pick the two pieces (especially the beginning of the pieces) that you can play at performance level. I would personally skip Waldstein for this kind of occasions. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>I have already performed all three of these pieces at various competitions, I’m just working on minute tech details and polishing 
But thank you! </p>
<p>Just wondering, what did your son play for his audition? Also, should I expect to just play the beginnings of each piece?</p>
<p>Sounds good. Yes, they often stop at the recap of sonata but you never know they may want to hear more or talk to you instead.</p>
<p>My son played Bach and Rachmaninoff (hint: my name). But your repertoire is just as challenging. Happy practicing!</p>
<p>Rach Sonata No. 2?!
Ah, brilliant~</p>