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How do you write a repertoire list for admission into a music college?

I am applying as a singer/songwriter to a private university so I am at a loss as to what I should put on my repertoire list. I play various instruments but violin and guitar are my main ones. On guitar I mostly play pop/ rock songs so would I include those on my list? And for violin do I include the classical music I have studied? How do you format this list? Thank you for your help and have a great day!

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1. there is really no set formula (unless the school has indicated one). You may use different formats depending on how extensive your list is - just for clarity. For violin (unlike trumpet like thumper suggests) orchestra repertoire may not be necessary - unless you publicly played the concert master solos on a work like Capriccio Espagnol. If in doubt and you think that including orchestra rep helps you, then do list. Examples, all which I've seen used: 1) exaclty what Stradmom recommended - especially good if the list of concertos/sonatas/solo works is not extensive. If you are including orchestral works, I would not mix those in with violin literature - I'd set up a separate category. 2) if the list is longer, you can set up categories- Concerto Sonata Other Solo works Etudes Orchestral literature (as appropriate) and list all the works under the appropriate category. Indicate those performed publicly. 3. Also, indicate those memorized and performed with piano - especially if that shows you off better! Some teachers have every work learned played with piano accompaniment as part of the process- if that's the case with you , be sure to indicate that. 4. Not knowing how extensive your repertoire is or where you are applying, it's hard to say what to include. I would not worry about listing "student" concertos - Accolay, Viotti, etc - if you have moved on to more difficult literature and are applying to conservatories and more select schools. For some players/schools, however, that higher student level of literature is what is expected - so use your own judgment. A rule of thumb might be to include those works that you studied in high school and any others that came earlier if they were performed and are above a "student" level work. 5. Keep a copy for your own use. At most schools, teachers aren't going to see the repertoire list included on your application and will ask you for one at one of your first lessons. 6. DO ask you teacher for advice!!!!! Always the best approach as Mezzo's Mamma suggests! Good luck - you can be creative if there aren't specific guidelines. Make yourself look good!