APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Fill out the online Marrowstone 2019 Application. (Applications submitted after March 30th, 2019 incur a late fee and will be considered on a space available basis)*
- Read the audition requirements below, then upload your audio file to the application. Compile and submit performance resume according to instructions below.
- If you are applying for financial aid or for a work-study position, please complete the online Financial Aid application.
*As of this year, all applicants will need to submit an audition recording no matter the instrument and prior involvement. This is a departure from previous policy.
Performance Resume
A Performance Resume is required for all applicants. It should include the following:
Name
Address/Email/Phone
Instrument
School(s) Attended
Name and email of private teacher(s)
Years studied
List of ensembles in which you have performed
List of recent repertoire studied (orchestral, chamber music, solo)
Solo Recitals & Chamber Music Performances (if applicable)
Awards, Honors, Competitions, Festivals, etc.
Any questions regarding the application, audition, or performance resume may be directed to marrowstone@syso.org.
Fellowship applicants, in addition to audition recordings, must submit a brief statement (in a PDF or Word document) describing their teaching experience and how they foresee pedagogy playing a role in their future careers.
Instructions for Submitting Audition Recordings
ALL APPLICANTS:
As of this year, all applicants will need to submit an audition recording no matter the instrument and prior involvement. This is a departure from previous policy.
Recordings should not exceed 15 minutes in duration.
Recordings should be unaccompanied if possible. Recordings must be in one of the following formats: mp3, m4a, m4b, ogg, and wma. Video files not accepted, audio only.
When uploading selections be sure to indicate the Composer and Title for each selection clearly in the file name. Upload and label each selection separately.
*Piano applicants may only apply for the Fellowship division (if eligible) for the 2019 Marrowstone season.
UNIVERSITY (AGES 18-23) AND FELLOWSHIP (AGES 20-26) REQUIREMENTS:
All instruments – Choose a selection of pieces or excerpts that represent you at your very best at this particular moment in your musical journey. These selections should demonstrate both technical mastery and lyrical expressiveness. 10-15 minutes in length. All University or Fellowship Division applicants must audition regardless of past participation.
PRE-COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (AGES 14-19):
Strings – Include one major and one minor scale of three octaves each and excerpts of 2-5 minutes from two contrasting solo works, one fast and one slow.
Woodwinds & Brass – Include one major and one minor scale of two octaves each, one tongued and one slurred, as well as excerpts of 2-5 minutes from two contrasting solo works, one fast and one slow.
All Percussion – Include a 3-5 minute solo work or orchestral excerpt(s) on each of the following: mallets (marimba, xylophone, or vibraphone), snare drum, and timpani.
Harp – Include two pieces of contrasting styles that demonstrate level of proficiency.
