Southern Miss Clarinet Studio: Prospective Students

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Undergraduate Auditions

Students interested in pursuing undergraduate clarinet studies at The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music must audition for acceptance into the music program. Auditions may be arranged by contacting Dr. Gregory Oakes to schedule an audition in person on campus. Although live auditions are preferred, audio or video taped auditions are acceptable if travel distance is prohibitive. Undergraduate auditions typically consist of two contrasting solos/etudes from the standard clarinet repertoire. An accompanist is not necessary for auditions. Students may also audition for scholarships at the same time.

Undergraduate students are encouraged to contact the university's Office of Admissions 601.266.5000 for information on additional, non-music scholarships. Students interested in scholarship consideration should audition prior to March 1.

Graduate Auditions

Graduate level students interested in pursuing the doctorate of musical arts and the master of music at The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music are eligible for graduate teaching assistantships that waive all out-of-state and in-state tuition fees and pay a monthly stipend divided over a nine-month period. Assistantships are granted on a two-year basis and may be renewed for a third year by petition.

The clarinet studio graduate assistant typically teaches private lessons and assists with the USM Clarinet Choir. Graduate clarinetists also may opt for assistantships in other areas such as jazz, theory, music history, etc.

Specific information about graduate assistantships (stipend amounts, academic requirements, etc.) should be directed to Susan Ruggiero, Graduate Advisor for the School of Music, at 601.266.6458.

Graduate clarinet auditions can be arranged by contacting Dr. Oakes to schedule an audition in person on campus. Although live auditions are preferred, audio or video taped auditions are acceptable if travel distance is prohibitive. Graduate auditions typically consist of three or four contrasting solos and a set of orchestral excerpts that exhibit a variety of styles (e.g. Classical, Romantic, Contemporary). An accompanist is not necessary for auditions.

Students interested in scholarship consideration should audition prior to March 1. Please contact Dr. Oakes with any further questions about clarinet studies at The University of Southern Mississippi.




Prospective Students Links Undergraduate Online Admissions Graduate Online Admissions Financial Aid School of Music Bands Symphony Orchestra Undergraduate Auditions Students interested in pursuing undergraduate clarinet studies at The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music must audition for acceptance into the music program. Auditions may be arranged by contacting Dr. Gregory Oakes to schedule an audition in person on campus. Although live auditions are preferred, audio or video taped auditions are acceptable if travel distance is prohibitive. Undergraduate auditions typically consist of two contrasting solos/etudes from the standard clarinet repertoire. An accompanist is not necessary for auditions. Students may also audition for scholarships at the same time. Undergraduate students are encouraged to contact the university's Office of Admissions 601.266.5000 for information on additional, non-music scholarships. Students interested in scholarship consideration should audition prior to March 1. Graduate Auditions Graduate level students interested in pursuing the doctorate of musical arts and the master of music at The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music are eligible for graduate teaching assistantships that waive all out-of-state and in-state tuition fees and pay a monthly stipend divided over a nine-month period. Assistantships are granted on a two-year basis and may be renewed for a third year by petition. The clarinet studio graduate assistant typically teaches private lessons and assists with the USM Clarinet Choir. Graduate clarinetists also may opt for assistantships in other areas such as jazz, theory, music history, etc. Specific information about graduate assistantships (stipend amounts, academic requirements, etc.) should be directed to Susan Ruggiero, Graduate Advisor for the School of Music, at 601.266.6458. Graduate clarinet auditions can be arranged by contacting Dr. Oakes to schedule an audition in person on campus. Although live auditions are preferred, audio or video taped auditions are acceptable if travel distance is prohibitive. Graduate auditions typically consist of three or four contrasting solos and a set of orchestral excerpts that exhibit a variety of styles (e.g. Classical, Romantic, Contemporary). An accompanist is not necessary for auditions. Students interested in scholarship consideration should audition prior to March 1. Please contact Dr. Oakes with any further questions about clarinet studies at The University of Southern Mississippi.