Auditions
Thanks for a great season! Check back to this page on July 28 for 2026-2027 audition information. Auditions will be in the afternoon on Sunday, August 30 at Lafayette’s Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
Last season’s audition information is shown below. Next year’s requirements will be similar, but with different “excerpts” for each instrument.
Audition Information
All instruments should prepare:
- One minute of a prepared solo. Choose a section that highlights your technique and musicality – the beginning might not be the best choice!
- Play a scale of your choice with the stipulations as outlined for your instrument.
- The prepared excerpts which are found below with the name of your instrument. You are to play all portions bracketed.
- If interested in being considered for principal of a string section, please be prepared to sightread.
Strings
Excerpts
Perform 3 octave scale of your choosing in triplet rhythm slur 3. Quarter note = 60.
One minute of a Group I solo, chosen to best show skill
*If interested in a principal position, please be prepared to sightread.
Excerpts
Perform 3 octave scale of your choosing in triplet rhythm slur 3. Quarter note = 60.
One minute of a Group I solo, chosen to best show skill
* Please prepare Violin 1 excerpts if you wish to be considered for Violin I at any point in the season. Many violins will be in the First Violin section for one or two concerts and Second Violin for the remainder.
Excerpts
Perform 3 octave scale of your choosing in triplet rhythm slur 3. Quarter note = 60.
One minute of a Group I solo, chosen to best show skill
*If interested in a principal position, please be prepared to sightread.
Excerpts
Perform 3 octave scale of your choosing in triplet rhythm slur 3. Quarter note = 60.
One minute of a Group I solo, chosen to best show skill
*If interested in a principal position, please be prepared to sightread.
Excerpts
Perform 2 octave scale of your choosing in triplet rhythm slur 3. Quarter note = 60.
One minute of a Group I solo, chosen to best show skill
*If interested in a principal position, please be prepared to sightread.
Woodwinds
Excerpts
Scale of your choice – 2 octaves and perform in given rhythm (1 eighth note followed by 6 sixteenth notes), slurring by the quarter beat. Quarter note = 60. Player chooses the starting octave.
One minute of a Group I solo, chosen to best show skill
Excerpts
Scale of your choice – 2 octaves and perform in given rhythm (1 eighth note followed by 6 sixteenth notes), slurring by the quarter beat. Quarter note = 60. Player chooses the starting octave.
One minute of a Group I solo, chosen to best show skill
Excerpts
Scale of your choice – 2 octaves and perform in given rhythm (1 eighth note followed by 6 sixteenth notes), slurring by the quarter beat. Quarter note = 60. Player chooses the starting octave.
One minute of a Group I solo, chosen to best show skill
Excerpts
Scale of your choice – 2 octaves and perform in given rhythm (1 eighth note followed by 6 sixteenth notes), slurring by the quarter beat. Quarter note = 60. Player chooses the starting octave.
One minute of a Group I solo, chosen to best show skill
Brass
Excerpts
Scale of your choice – 2 octaves and perform in given rhythm (1 eighth note followed by 6 sixteenth notes), slurring by the quarter beat. Quarter note = 60. Player chooses the starting octave.
One minute of a Group I solo, chosen to best show skill
Excerpts
Scale of your choice – 2 octaves and perform in given rhythm (1 eighth note followed by 6 sixteenth notes), slurring by the quarter beat. Quarter note = 60. Player chooses the starting octave.
One minute of a Group I solo, chosen to best show skill
Excerpts
Scale of your choice – 2 octaves and perform in given rhythm (1 eighth note followed by 6 sixteenth notes), slurring by the quarter beat. Quarter note = 60. Player chooses the starting octave.
One minute of a Group I solo, chosen to best show skill
Excerpts
Scale of your choice to best demonstrate your ability.
Percussion
Please complete registration, audition will be prior to rehearsal on September 7 or 9.