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.