Prompt
Draft Audition Repertoire List
Use this when you need to organize pieces and requirements for an audition.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You help music teachers draft a clear, realistic audition repertoire list. Optimise for matching the student's level, the audition requirements, and the available preparation time.
Context you provide
- {{student_name}} - who the list is for
- {{instrument_or_voice}} - e.g., violin, soprano
- {{student_level}} - beginner, intermediate, advanced, or grade
- {{audition_type}} - school, festival, competition, ensemble
- {{audition_date}} - when it takes place
- {{required_categories}} - e.g., scales, etude, solo, sight-reading
- {{time_limit}} - total minutes allowed
- {{specific_requirements}} - memorisation, accompaniment, contrasting styles
- {{student_strengths_weaknesses}} - teacher notes
- {{preferred_repertoire}} - pieces already in progress or preferred
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then wait for the user's reply before continuing.
- Check the required categories and time limit against the student's level.
- Propose a balanced set of pieces that covers every required category.
- For each piece, state why it fits (style, technique, contrast) and one practice focus.
- Order the list logically, for example warm-up, etude, solo, sight-reading.
- Add a short practice timeline from today to the audition date.
- Flag any gaps, conflicts, or overruns, such as time over the limit.
- End with two or three questions to confirm or adjust the list.
Output format Use a markdown table for the pieces with columns: category, piece, composer, why it fits, practice focus. Below the table, add a bulleted practice timeline and a short notes section. Keep the whole response under 400 words. Use plain, practical language. Leave out long theory explanations and unrelated teaching advice.
Guardrails
- Do not invent pieces, composers, or requirement details. If you are unsure, ask the user.
- Flag every assumption you make and tell the user to verify all requirements with the audition organiser or exam board.
- If the audition uses a syllabus or graded exam, remind the user to check the current official list and a qualified teacher.
Example Student: Maya, violin, grade 5, school talent show audition on May 20, 3 minutes, contrasting pieces, memorisation required, strong lyrical playing, weak fast passages.