Bagpipe Audition Requirements
Undergraduate
All applicants to the bagpipe studio are expected to prepare the following audition requirements:
- One four-part march, strathspey and reel set
- One complete piobaireachd of the applicant’s choice in order to demonstrate their musical and technical level of achievement.
All performance candidates are required to complete an audition. Note: All solo instrumental auditions are unaccompanied.
Graduate
All applicants to the bagpipe studio are expected to perform an audition recital of 15-20 minutes, including a minimum of five works showing representative repertoire of various genres. Applicants should submit a minimum of six piobaireachd compositions and a minimum of six march, strathspeys and reel compositions. Please choose selections that show tone, musicianship and technique.
All performance candidates are required to complete an audition. Note: All solo instrumental auditions are unaccompanied.
Certificate Program
All applicants to the bagpipe studio are expected to perform an audition recital of 15-20 minutes, including a minimum of five works showing representative repertoire of various periods. Although there are no set requirements for this audition, please choose selections that show tone, musicianship and technique.
All performance candidates are required to complete an audition. Note: All solo instrumental auditions are unaccompanied.