NEW MUSICIAN AUDITION REQUEST FORM
All musicians should have one prepared
solo selection of their choosing - Please bring 3 extra copies of your solo
piece for the conductors. Be prepared to
play as many of these requirements as possible.
All scales and arpeggios should be played in the Florida All‐State
pattern at a minimum tempo of quarter note = 80 beats per minute unless
otherwise indicated.
Training
Orchestra:
· One octave G
& D major scale.
· Play a simple
solo or tune representative of playing ability.
· Have knowledge
of note names and music symbols.
· Open to
students beginning in second grade.
String
Orchestra:
• Two octave scales and arpeggios:
C,D,A,G,F,Bb (Bass – one octave only)
• Scales are to be memorized. Even
eighth notes / quarter=60‐80
• Solo piece representative of level
of playing.
• Short sight
reading example.
Symphony
Orchestra:
• Two octave scales and arpeggios:
C,G,D,A,F,Bb,Eb
• Scales are to be memorized. Even
eighth notes / quarter note = (80‐100)
• (Woodwinds and Brass may play “All‐State
pattern”).
• Solo piece representative of level
of playing.
• Short sight
reading example.
Philharmonic
Orchestra:
• Strings : Three octave scales and
arpeggios: C,G,D,A,E,F,Bb,Eb,Ab
• Scales are to be memorized. Even
eighth notes / quarter note = (100‐120)
• Woodwinds and Brass: All twelve
major scales and arpeggios (G‐Gb).
• Even eighth notes OR “All‐State
Pattern”. quarter = (100‐120)
• Scales are to be memorized.
• Solo piece representative of level
of playing.
• Short sight reading example.
*Percussionists must
play representative etude/piece on snare, mallets & timpani
For Current YOPBC Musicians
Move-Up Auditions
Move-Up Auditions will now include frequency of private lessons, years in YOPBC and attendance record while a member, FOA, FBA, S & E participation and other notable performances.
You are encouraged to bring recommendation letters from applied or ensemble teachers/coaches.
Seating Auditions
Seating Auditions will be done in August, prior to the start of each season. Seating Auditions can also be held as directed by the orchestra conductor throughout the year. Auditions for Concert Master/Mistress will be expected to bow a clean part.
