Audition Requirements
Woodwinds and Brass:
- 2 octave chromatic scale – ascending and descending – starting on the note of candidate’s choice.
- One solo piece chosen by the student. See below for suggestions.
- Short sight-reading excerpt.
- Prepared orchestral excerpt. See below to download.
Percussion:
- Prepared orchestral excerpt for timpani. See below to download.
- Short piece, or etude for Snare Drum. Be prepared to play a closed and/or open roll on the snare drum at various dynamics.
- Short sight-reading excerpt.
Harp:
- Two contrasting works chosen by the candidate. See below for suggestions.
- Prepared orchestral excerpt. See below to download.
Suggestions for the solo audition piece:
The piece should demonstrate your best ability at the moment. Preferably, it should show good fingering technique, control over the sound, the ability to play different dynamics, and using a wider range of your instruments. Consult with your private instructor in January, Â to ensure that you have enough time to learn the entire piece, both technically and musically. Advanced repertoire needs more than a few weeks of practice to learn proficiently.
Prepared orchestral excerpts: