Classen School of Advanced Studies High Schools at Northeast
Piano Major Program
Piano Major Program
Middle School & High School Piano Audition Guidelines
Classen SAS Mission Statement:
To ensure that all students learn at high levels to become high quality, academically prepared, global citizens.
MS & HS (incoming 6th- 12th) Piano Audition Details:
Day/Date:
Tuesday, Feb 13, 2024 & Thursday, Feb 15, 2024
Time:
Auditions are from 4 PM-7 PM (both days).
Arrive ten (10) minutes early.
Allow one (1) hour for the audition process.
Location:
CSAS MS, 1901 N. Ellison, OKC, OK, 73106, Piano Room A110
Point of Entry:
Front Doors (east doors - Ellison Ave entrance)
Parking Information:
Street parking and all parkings lots will be available.
How to Apply & What to Prepare Before Arrival:
CSAS General Application Requirements:
Audition Requirements:
Perform a piano piece by memory. Please, no chord charts.At least 16 measures long, with dynamic and articulation markings.
Must provide the judges with four (4) copies of the notated music.
Play scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions in two (2) different keys.
The applicant may choose the keys.
Sight read selections from the judge panel.
Complete a written theory exam.
This does count toward the audition. It helps with potential class placement.
Bring a recommendation letter from your piano/music teacher.*
Dress in business casual or semi-formal attire.*
*Optional, but strongly encouraged.
Audition Tips:
Practice the audition in the order listed above three (3) days in a row.Put everything you need to bring to the audition in a folder.
Dress up for the audition, and arrive ten (10) minutes early.
Judging Criteria (how applicants will be evaluated):
TechniqueTempo
Rhythm
Pitch
Dynamics
Articulations
Phrasing
Balance
Pedal (if applicable)
Potential to complete the piano program
Additional Info:
Applicants audition at the middle school, even if they are applying for high school.These are closed auditions. Adults may return for pick up in one (1) hour.
Contact Info:
High School:
Marye Cory
Advanced Piano Teacher
mecory@okcps.org
Middle School:
Charlotte Dumesnil
Piano Teacher
cdumesnil@okcps.org
Pertinent Links:
CSAS MS Website: https://www.okcps.org/Domain/45CSAS HS Website: https://www.okcps.org/Domain/80