Graduate Quartet Fellowship :: Department of Music

Graduate Quartet Fellowship

The Department of Music at Boise State University and The Boise Philharmonic Jointly Announce Openings In Its Graduate String Quartet Fellowship Program

Official Fellowship Announcement Containing Description of Duties

Audition Dates

Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Boise State University
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Boise State University
Sunday, March 4, 2012 (beginning at 3:00 pm) at Boise State University

*It is strongly recommended to audition in person. Under special, extenuating circumstances, auditions may be set up by Skype on the audition days (Feb. 26th, March 4th), with approval by the audition committee. *

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Audition Requirements

A. General: Acceptance into any one of the Master’s Degree Emphasis Areas at Boise State (Performance, Pedagogy, or Music Education) as a member of the Graduate Fellowship Quartet, presupposes performing ability by the candidate at the senior performance major level. Apply to the Graduate College: http://gradcoll.boisestate.edu/admissions/

B. Two written letters of recommendation from teachers, chamber music professionals, conductors etc. who will support your quartet fellowship candidacy.

C. At the Audition:

A. A 30-minute audition is required
B. Three composition movements of senior performance major level difficulty from 3 contrasting periods of music

1. Memorization is highly recommended in all but sonatas w/piano works

C. The following prepared orchestral excerpts:

1. Download here:

A. Violin

B. Viola

C. Cello

Further Information on Graduate Programs in Music At Boise State University

For Further Inquiries Please Contact:

Dr. Brian Hodges

Department of Music