Admission requirements Viola

Generally

 

  • Suifficent affinity with the instrument and its repertoire
  • Sufficient possibilities for developments
  • Show of sufficient drive to study and enthusiasm for music and instrument

 

Viola

  • Technique: scales over three octaves (C to G, major and minor thirds), other scales over two octaves, first to fourth playing positions and various bowings
  • Etudes: two etudes of contrasting character and tempo from e.g. Moravec part 2, Hoffman op. 87, Kreutzer and Mogill (Selected etudes for viola)
  • Pieces: two contrasting movements from a sonata or concerto