Clarinet students have countless performance opportunities in ensembles like symphony orchestra and opera, as well as chamber, world and contemporary groups. They study with award-winning artist Jeremy Reynolds, DMA, who has performed as a soloist and chamber musician on six continents, and made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2015.
Applicants may choose to either audition in person in Denver OR submit a recorded video audition and complete a Zoom interview.
Applications received after January 15 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. You may indicate your preference for a live or virtual audition on the Lamont application.
Click here to view the current year’s audition/interview dates and the full steps for how to apply.
All auditions are approximately 15 minutes in length. The applicant will choose one of their prepared works to perform. The faculty will choose the second of the prepared works and possibly an additional work as well.
Undergraduate (BM and BA)
Two (2) contrasting Rose etudes (one technical, one lyrical)
First movement from a standard concerto, including but not limited to:
Crusell, Concerti
Mozart, Clarinet Concerto
Spohr, Concerti
Stamitz, Concerti
Weber, Concertino (complete)
Weber, Concerto No. 1
Weber, Concerto No. 2
Undergraduate (Minor)
Two (2) contrasting Rose etudes, one lyrical and one technical
Applicants unable to travel to Denver for a live audition may submit a video audition via the Lamont application AND will complete a live Zoom interview. Repertoire may be recorded separately in multiple takes; editing within each take is prohibited.
The 10-minute interview will consist of a Q&A only. You will not be asked to perform.
Undergraduate (BM and BA)
Two (2) contrasting Rose etudes (one technical, one lyrical)
First movement from a standard concerto, including but not limited to:
Crusell, Concerti
Mozart, Clarinet Concerto
Spohr, Concerti
Stamitz, Concerti
Weber, Concertino (complete)
Weber, Concerto No. 1
Weber, Concerto No. 2
Undergraduate (Minor)
Two (2) contrasting Rose etudes, one lyrical and one technical
Go to the graduate admission application to submit your information. For information on admission requirements, visit the graduate academic programs page and locate your program of interest.
