Prepare for your Symphony Audition
THREE-PART AUDITION
1. SCALE OF CHOICE
STRINGS: Play three-octave scale
WOODWINDS AND BRASS: Two-octave scale: legato ascending, tongued descending
PIANO: Four-octave scale
HARP: Three-octave scale
PERCUSSION/ TIMPANI: No scale required
2. PERFORMANCE PIECE
One-minute excerpt from a performance piece of choice.
3. SIGHT READING
Sight reading music excerpt will be provided at the audition.
TIPS PRIOR TO THE AUDITION
Review key signatures and time signatures.
Practice getting nervous by playing in front of your teacher, family members, friends, or total strangers.
TIPS AT THE AUDITION
Before you play the excerpt in the audition, scan the music for key signature (and changes), tempo markings, rhythms, bowing, articulations, accidentals, etc.
Accuracy is more important than speed.
COUNT! Keep a steady beat.
Arrive 20 minutes early.
Sunday dress will ensure a more professional audition.