Prospective majors must possess a basic level of musical literacy. It is recommended that prospective majors possess a level of keyboard proficiency equivalent to at least a grade I based on the standard educational musical aptitude system.
Prospective students must arrange an audition with the Department of Music here at the University of New Mexico. Admission as a major will depend on the successful completion of the live audition process.
For details about the general application process, click HERE. If you are considering a Music Education major, you should visit the Music Education webpage and consult with a Music Education faculty member. If you are a transfer student, you will need to consult with an advisor about how your credits in music will apply to your coursework at UNM; please contact the Undergraduate Advisor in the Music Department, Professor Keith Lemmons at klemmons@unm.edu for specific information.
An audition on Trumpet is required of all applicants seeking to pursue a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance and of all students wishing to take electives in applied music who declare trumpet as their principal instrument. The recommended audition level for admission into the Bachelor of Music program is calculated with the same criteria used for selecting the New Mexico All-State Honors Band audition list.
TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION: Auditions are held in February or March of each year, in conjunction with interviews and tours of the UNM campus. Late auditions may be scheduled depending on available space in the program. Click HERE for dates and scheduling information.
AUDITION MATERIALS FOR UNDERGRADUATE TRUMPET MAJORS AND MINORS:
All undergraduate applicants should prepare:
- Play two contrasting movements of a prepared solo or two contrasting etudes
- All major scales (two octaves where applicable)
- Sightreading
Piano accompaniment is not necessary.
Prospective Master of Music students must possess an advanced level of musical literacy. It is recommended that prospective master's students possess a level of keyboard proficiency equivalent to at least a grade II based on the standard educational musical aptitude system.
Prospective Master of Music students must arrange an audition with the Department of Music here at the University of New Mexico. Admission to the program will depend on the successful completion of the live audition process.
For details about how to apply to the Master of Music degree program, click HERE. Application of transfer credits from other universities toward a degree at UNM is subject to approval by the Office of Graduate Studies and by the Graduate Committee of the Department of Music.
An audition on Trumpet is required of all applicants seeking to pursue a Master of Music degree in Performance.
TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION: Auditions are held in February or March of each year, in conjunction with interviews and tours of the UNM campus. Late auditions may be scheduled depending on available space in the program. Click HERE for dates and scheduling information.
AUDITION MATERIALS FOR GRADUATE APPLICANTS :
All Graduate applicants should prepare:
- One major complete concerto or sonata
- Two contrasting etudes
- Orchestral excerpts of applicant's choice
- All major and minor scales (two octaves where applicable)
- Sightreading
Piano accompaniment is not necessary.
Recommended Graduate Etudes:
- Chalier
- Bitsch
- Longinotti
- Tomasi
- Bozza
Recommended Graduate Solos:
- Arutunian, Concerto
- Haydn, Concerto
- Hummel, Concerto
- Böhme, Concerto
- Hindemith, Sonata
- Ewazen, Sonata
- Bozza, Rustiques
These solos and etudes are only guidelines for what to prepare. Other similar repertoire is acceptable. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Marchiando.
All Graduate applicants should also be able to demonstrate fluency on E-flat and piccolo trumpets at an advanced level.
