Auditions
Thanks for a great season! Check back on this page in early-mid July for audition information. Our audition requirements are likely to change compared to past years, so we will try to give students 6-7 weeks to prepare!
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.