Here is some information on the audition.
Saxophone
SAXOPHONE PRELIMINARY AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Two contrasting etudes (one slow, one moderate to fast) from Ferling 48 studies for oboe/saxophone, or a 2 minutes worth of excerpt(s) from the suggested audition pieces (or equivalent) which demonstrate both technical and lyrical skills. Accompaniment not required. In addition a staccato chromatic scale, full range ascending and descending, at the students fastest comfortable tempo.
One of the following works is suggested:
Creston, "Sonata", any two movements including 2nd movement.
Glazounov, "Concerto"
Heiden, "Sonata"
Other pieces or combinations of pieces from the standard repertoire, representing comparable difficulty, may be substituted with prior approval. Piano accompaniment can not be provided for on-campus or regional auditions. Students who do bring an accompanist are urged to provide a supplementary tape of an accompanied performance. On-campus auditions are always preferable.
Jazz Saxophone
JAZZ SAXOPHONE PRELIMINARY AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
(DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2005)
(Preliminary auditions after this deadline will be accepted at the discretion of the faculty)
Three standard songs or jazz standards of the applicant's choice (no more than one blues piece)
Include entire melody and 1 improvised chorus (32 bar tunes).
Limit shorter forms such as Blues to 4 improvised choruses.
Live or "play along" accompaniment is acceptable
In addition, one short jazz or classical etude to demonstrate tone/intonation, articulation, rhythmic accuracy, etc.
Acceptable formats: CD, DVD, Cassette tape
It sounds like I'd be better doing classical saxophone. I'm still searching for a tutor but am having no luck what so ever. I practice my scales and pretty much have those down. I'm pretty nice at improving aswell. Well decent at most. So are there any sax players on fp who can help me? BTW, I'm in arlington, tx so if anyone knows any tutors around that area, let me know.