REPERTOIRE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR CELLO

ROUND 1 (VIDEOS)

You should record and upload two videos:

• The first movement up to the recapitulation, as well as cadenza from a classical cello concerto, for example, Haydn’s concerto in C major or D major, or similar
• An etude by, for example Popper or Piatti
   

You may play with or without accompaniment. You may choose to play with pre-recorded accompaniment or equivalent.

Instructions for recording videos, see below.
You will be asked to upload the video by file upload, instructions and link for this will be sent out by email to you after application period closes. 


ROUND 2 (ON SITE AT INGESUND SCHOOL OF MUSIC)

• A selected movement from a Bach cello suite
• A freely chosen piece or movement
• Interpretation test in form of duet: sheet music is provided 30 minutes before the audition

INSTRUCTIONS AND CRITERIA FOR VIDEOS

• For the video to be considered valid, your face and hands must be visible at all the time.
• Each video should have a maximum of six minutes. If any of your pieces are longer than that, you may yourself choose the 6 minutes what best represents your talents and skills.
• Each video should be filmed in one shooting. No clips or other technical edits are allowed.
• The sound has to be in good quality, and you as main player has to be heard clearly all the time.
• Good image quality with light and good sharpness.
• The recordings should be uploaded in MP4 or MOV formats. 

If the instructions are not followed and the recordings are in any way perceived to have been modified, your submitted work samples will be deemed invalid.