symphony orchestra Audition RequiremenTs
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String players 1) Readily play through at least 5th position, demonstrating a command of shifting 2) Be able to play with good intonation and expressiveness (dynamics, articulations, slurs, interpreting the melodies and musical ideas) 3) At least a three octave scale, major and minor, plus the accompanying arpeggios 4) Perform two contrasting pieces, (slow-fast or expressive-more technical/virtuosic) 5) Be prepared to sight read an orchestral excerpt (not an arrangement) Specific Instrument Details: Viola - Ability to read treble clef Cello - Ability to read tenor clef For Principal Chairs: Excellent sight reading abilities, demonstrating musical interpretations and advance knowledge of their instrument. Concertmaster/mistress: Exceptional musicality, demonstrating maturity and command of your violin. Suggested Scales: Violin Scale Sheet Viola Scale Sheet 'Cello Scale Sheet String Bass Scale Sheet Percussion: General Requirements - Timpani: Knowledge of tuning, ability to play on at least three drums - Ability to play the standard orchestral percussion: Snare, Bass, Cymbals (Crash & Suspended), Vibraphone, Xylophone, Glock, Triangle At the Audition: Be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of Snare Drum, Crash Cymbals, Glockenspiel/Xylophone & Timpani with a solo excerpt. * Contact us for specific details of the audition, info@worcesteryouthorchestras.org Percussion: WYSO Percussion Policy: WYSO Percussion is divided into Timpani and the Percussion Section. The Timpanist is considered the Principal Percussionist, and is the de facto timpanist when the work calls for it. The percussion section has a Section Leader who coordinates part coverage and player distribution. WYO's Timpanist is expected to play percussion when a piece does not call for Timpani, and works with the Percussion Section Leader to coordinate parts. |
Winds & Brass
1) Three Scales (2 major, 1 minor) 2) Two contrasting solo works of your choice 3) Be prepared to sight read an orchestral or jazz excerpt (not an arrangement) For Principal Chairs: Excellent sight reading abilities, demonstrating musical interpretations and advance knowledge of instrument Specific Instrument Details: Flute - All flutes should be prepared to play/learn piccolo Clarinet - Knowledge of both Bb & A transpositions is preferable Bassoon - Ability to read tenor clef preferable Trombone - Ability to read c-clef required Piano/Keyboard 1) Two contrasting solo works of your choice 2) Be prepared to sight read an orchestral piano excerpt (not an arrangement) Harp 1) Two contrasting solo works of your choice (one must demonstrate knowledge of glissandos) 2) Be prepared to sight read an orchestral harp excerpt (not an arrangement) Suggested Scales: Oboe Scale Sheet Bassoon Scale Sheet Flute Scale Sheet Clarinet Scale Sheet Bass Clar. Scale Sheet Trumpet Scale Sheet Trombone Scale Sheet Bass Tbne Scale Sheet Fr. Horn Scale Sheet Tuba Scale Sheet |
School Participation Policy:
It is expected that students who enroll in any WYO program also continue to participate in their school ensemble (band, orchestra or choir). If an ensemble is not offered at a student's school, you may also elect to take music theory, appreciation or any music course offered by the school. In the case that no musical classes are offered, OR if an unresolvable scheduling conflict prevents you from taking an ensemble music class, please let us know. WYO works in partnership with our local public schools, private schools and music teachers. We are passionately committed to supporting our local music programs and teachers.
It is expected that students who enroll in any WYO program also continue to participate in their school ensemble (band, orchestra or choir). If an ensemble is not offered at a student's school, you may also elect to take music theory, appreciation or any music course offered by the school. In the case that no musical classes are offered, OR if an unresolvable scheduling conflict prevents you from taking an ensemble music class, please let us know. WYO works in partnership with our local public schools, private schools and music teachers. We are passionately committed to supporting our local music programs and teachers.
For more information, please email:
info@worcesteryouthorchestras.org
info@worcesteryouthorchestras.org
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The Worcester Youth Orchestras School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender preference, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminated on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender preference, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school administered programs.
The Worcester Youth Orchestras School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender preference, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminated on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender preference, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school administered programs.
