Audition

Percussion & Timpani Audition Requirements

The Percussion/Timpani Fellowship application is not currently accepting applications. Please email admissions@nws.edu to be notified when applications reopen in Fall 2026.

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Video Guidelines

  • Prescreening videos should be no longer than 10-12 minutes. If needed, applicants may stop the solo passage sooner.

  • Record the required solo and excerpts unaccompanied in one continuous take. Do not pause, edit, or splice together multiple recordings.

  • Use a single camera angle that shows the applicant's full body for the entire performance.

  • Choose a quiet space and position the microphone to avoid distortion. When in doubt, prioritize audio clarity over video quality.

  • Watch the recording from start to finish before submitting.

  • If the video appears edited, the audition may be disqualified.

Percussion and Timpani Fellowship Audition Requirements and Repertoire

Special notice for foreign nationals

To substitute with NWS, musicians must already be authorized to work in the U.S., such as through a Green Card, O-1 or F-1 with CPT/OPT authorized by their school. NWS does not petition visas for substitute work.