All candidates must prepare:

  1. Snare Drum (required): Prepare a solo from a state contest list (i.e. OMEA solo and ensemble list) or etude from any major snare drum methodology (Cirone, Delecluse, Peters, etc.). Sight reading and demonstration of basic rudiments may also be asked.
  2. Mallet Percussion (required): Prepare a solo from a state contest list (i.e. OMEA solo and ensemble list) or any literature that you feel showcases your abilities on marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, or glockenspiel. Sight reading and demonstration of scales may also be asked.
  3. Timpani: Prepare to sing intervals and tune pitches as requested. Auditioning with a timpani solo is optional for incoming students.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Chris Lizak at crlizak@owu.edu.

Department Contact Info

Location

Ohio Wesleyan University
Sanborn Hall (Music) | Chappelear Drama Center (Theatre)
61 S. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015
P 740-368-3702
F 740-368-3314

Department Contacts

Chair: Richard Edwards
Professor in the Department of Performing Arts – Music
Sanborn Hall 205
740-368-3721 | rdedward@owu.edu

Academic Assistant: Lisa Hill
740-368-3702 (Sanborn Hall 104 – Music)
740-368-3846 (Chappelear Drama Center 106 – Theatre)
lahill@owu.edu