Music Ed Piano Audition

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<p>I found out that whether I like it or not, I'm probably going to Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. I would like to major in music ed with piano as my major instrument. However, I've only taken private lessons since junior year (I'm a senior and took a class in school freshman and sophomore year) and my repertoire is not huge. This is what I have ready (or close to it):</p>

<p>Muzio Clementi Sonata in G, Op. 36 No. 2 (3 movements)
Robert Schumann from Album of the Young, Op. 68
Melody and The Merry Farmer
Robert Schumann- The Wild Horseman</p>

<p>These are Westminster's requirements:
"One piece from the Baroque period: Two or Three-Part Inventions by J.S. Bach or equivalent.
One movement from a Classical Sonatina or Sonata.
One piece of your choice.
Scales, arpeggios.
Sight reading."</p>

<p>I start lessons this week, so I'm planning on getting whatever Bach piece/equivalent I need, but are the rest of my songs good enough? I was originally considering taking a year of general studies at my community college so I could take an extra year of lessons to get caught up, but since I pretty much have to go to Westminster, I wouldn't be close enough to home to do that. I'm not sure what I should do. Thanks for the help!</p>

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<p>I’m thinking these pieces may not be advanced enough. For example, I know that some of them are featured in the Suzuki method Book 1 for piano – in other words, beginning piano pieces. That may be fine with the school, however, who may be more concerned with GPA, recommendations, etc. I am not familiar with their music ed requirements, except for those that you posted. I agree with Mezzo’s Mama, it would be worthwhile to call the college or email and ask pointblank whether these pieces will do. I’m sure they get calls about audition repertoire all the time. The best anyone on this forum can do is guess – the people at the school have the real answers.</p>

<p>When you call, do call them “pieces,” not “songs.” That’s the custom and it will put your best foot forward! Good luck!</p>