Harpsichord

Incoming Freshmen:

1.   Three prepared solos.  Entrance auditions on harpsichord should be equal to the performance proficiency required for Class A solos on the Wisconsin School Music Association's State Contest list.  See suggested repertoire below. 

2.   Sight-reading

 

3.   Major and Minor Scales, hands together

  

Suggested Repertoire:

Bach                    2- and 3-part Inventions

Couperin             L'Art de Toucher le Clavecin

Scarlatti               Easier Sonatas

Fitzswilliam Virginal Book                 Easier selections    

 

Transfer Students:

1.   Three prepared solos.  Entrance auditions on harpsichord should be equal to or surpass the performance proficiency required for Class A solos on the Wisconsin School Music Association's State Contest list.  See suggested repertoire below. 

2.   Sight-reading

 

3.   Major and Minor Scales, hands together

  

Suggested Repertoire:

Bach                        Well-Tempered Clavier

                                

Frescobaldi            Toccatas

Froberger                Suites

Couperin                 Passacaille