Audition Requirements
Requirements
Concert Orchestras
Symphony Orchestra
Requirements
Part I Scales
Please record the following three (3) scales in one (1) continuous video, metronome quarter = 48-60, four (4) slurred eighth notes per bow
Concert Orchestras
2 Octave Scales
(student choice)
- D, G, A, OR E Major
- Ab, Bb, Eb OR F Major (Basses choose F or Bb Major)
- One melodic minor scale of your choice
Symphony Orchestra
3 Octave Scales
(teacher choice)
- Major scales to be selected from up to 4 sharps/flats
(Basses 3 octave E, F, G Major only, all remaining major scales 2 octave) - Melodic Minor scales to be selected from up to 3 sharps/flats (Basses 3 octave e, f#, g only, all remaining scales 2 octave)
Requirements
Part II Solo
Concert Orchestras
1.5-2 minutes of a solo of your choice
Symphony Orchestra
2-3 minutes of a solo of your choice
Requirements
Part III Symphony Excerpt
Concert Orchestras
Not required
Symphony Orchestra
2026 Symphony Excerpt to be posted on February 20th
Audition Tips for Success
When Practicing…
- Use a metronome!
- Practice your weakest scales until they become your favorite and best!
- Strive for your best intonation, beautiful vibrato and technique at ALL times!
- Be Smart when you practice! Don’t rehearse mistakes. Use of all of your practice tools: Slow before fast, long before short, dissect and stack, alter rhythms, play backwards and forwards, practice only open strings, etc.
When Performing…
- Be confident in your preparation and show off your best posture, technique, musicianship and beautiful sound. BREATHE 🙂
- Good luck! We are all cheering for you and look forward to hearing you play 🙂