tell me what you think of this audition

[rocky88]

These are the pieces I've selected to play for college auditions for some schools here in the US

Bach-    Prelude and fugue number 21 in Bb major WTC bk I
Beethoven-  Sonata in d Minor "the Tempest" (one movement either the first or third haven't decided yet)
Brahms-  Rhapsody Op.79 no. 2 g minor
Schumann-  Arabeske in C major
Debussy-  Estampe no. 3 Jardins sous la pluie
I may substitute Khatchaturian tocatta for the Debussy I'm not sure yet.

btw the schools that I'm applying for are North Carolina School of the arts, Florida State University,  University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, Florida Southern, Indiana State University, Ball State University.

Please let me know what you think or if you have any suggestions

[sharon_f]

Have the whole Beethoven ready and let the examiner choose which movement(s) they'd like to hear.

Do not substitue the Debussy with the Khatchaturian. (Many people dismiss the Toccata as too easy.) The Debussy is much more musical.

I would also suggest including a Chopin or Liszt Etude.

[rocky88]

any suggestions as to which etudes by either composer? although I would prefer to stay away from Chopin etudes.  I'm not a big fan of them but I'll try if I have to.

[Alde]

Most schools require at least three contrasting works.  The first piece from the  baroque period - preferably Bach with a fugue, the second piece a sonata - the first movement usually, and then the third piece would be your choice - perhaps a romantic or 20th century work.  If you are applying for piano performance you want to make sure that you can display a wide technical background.  However a Chopin Etude would be great, although short.  Most likely, when you audition the panel may stop you, so make sure the music that you pick is not too short.

[thracozaag]

Have the whole Beethoven ready and let the examiner choose which movement(s) they'd like to hear.

Do not substitue the Debussy with the Khatchaturian. (Many people dismiss the Toccata as too easy.) The Debussy is much more musical.

I would also suggest including a Chopin or Liszt Etude.

  I would actually opt for the Khachaturian over the Debussy.  I agree with adding an Etude though.

koji (STSD)

[Troldhaugen]

When is the audition? What other pieces do you have in your repertoire? I also agree to adding Chopin/Liszt. Since you don't want to play Chopin's etudes...how about Liszt's concert etudes like Gnomenreigen/La leggierezza or one of his transcendental etudes like No.10? Of course, only if you have played them before....you don't want to start another piece at this point...