Audition Repertoire for Private Scholars

As part of the audition and interview process, shortlisted applicants are required to prepare:

1. One free-choice piece (student’s own selection, any style/level).
2. One assigned piece from the list below, based on the applicant’s instrument and level.

At the bottom, you will find access to the sheet music for each instrument and piece. We strongly recommend that applicants practice the piece in advance before the audition round.

Classical Piano

Intermediate (Suggested age 7–11)

• Jupiter – Holst (RSL Classical Grade 1)
• Für Elise – Beethoven (RSL Classical Grade 2)

Upper Intermediate / Higher (Suggested age 12–29)

• Prelude in C major – Bach (RSL Classical Grade 4)
• Gymnopédie No.1 – Satie (RSL Classical Grade 5)

Violin

Intermediate (Suggested age 7–11)

• Assassin’s Creed III – Lorne Balfe (RSL Violin Grade 1)
• Swan Lake – Tchaikovsky (RSL Violin Grade 2)

Upper Intermediate / Higher (Suggested age 12–29)

• The Entertainer – Joplin (RSL Violin Grade 3)
• Danse Macabre – Saint-Saëns (RSL Violin Grade 5)

Drums

Intermediate (Suggested age 7–11)

• Billie Jean – Michael Jackson (RSL Drums Grade 1)
• Losing My Religion – R.E.M. (RSL Drums Grade 2)

Upper Intermediate / Higher (Suggested age 12–29)

• Let’s Dance – David Bowie (RSL Drums Grade 4)
• I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown (RSL Drums Grade 6)

Pop Vocals

Female

• Intermediate (7–11):
  • Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake (RSL Vocals Grade 2)
  • Somewhere Only We Know – Billie Eilish (RSL Vocals Grade 1)
• Upper Intermediate / Higher (12–29):
  • Someone Like You – Adele (RSL Vocals Grade 4)
  • Million Reasons – Lady Gaga (RSL Vocals Grade 5)

Male

• Intermediate (7–11):
  • Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake (RSL Vocals Grade 2)
  • Somewhere Only We Know – Billie Eilish (RSL Vocals Grade 1)
• Upper Intermediate / Higher (12–29):
  • Happy – Pharrell Williams (RSL Vocals Grade 3)
  • All of Me – John Legend (RSL Vocals Grade 5)

(Note: Classical Vocal studies are not available at this stage.)

Reminder:

• All auditionees must perform one free-choice piece and one assigned repertoire piece.
• Applicants are expected to show musical expression, technical ability, and commitment in their audition.
• Vocal applicants may find backing tracks and sheet music online for practice and reference.
• Access the music sheet here.

This repertoire ensures a fair and inspiring audition process, balancing both personal choice and standardized evaluation across all instruments.