Audition Requirements
2025 YOLA National Festival
Before you begin:
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Declaración Personal y Requisitos de Audición Musical PDF
Personal Statement Video
Required for all students
In a single, unedited video, please record yourself answering one of the three personal statement questions below in 90 seconds or less. Please begin your video by stating which question number you are answering. If you applied last year, do not reuse your video. Answer specifically and express your unique perspective.
1. How have you used, or how do you believe you can use, your musical experience to shape the world around you? Give us a specific example of this and explain how it has or could affect the people who surround you.
2. What are some of the skills, lessons, and values you’ve learned from studying music that will help you be successful in the life you envision?
3. Pick a song or piece that means a lot to you. Explain why you connect with this song or piece and talk about any personal experiences or special moments connected to it. How has this song or piece influenced the way you think about music and life?
Musical Audition
Required for all students
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Symphony Orchestra and Overture Orchestra
Consisting of three sections:
1. Assigned scales
2. Required music excerpts
3. OPTIONAL* Auxiliary and Principal Audition Excerpt
*Submit only if applicant would like to be considered for Orchestra principal parts.
Symphony Chamber Music Program and Overture Chamber Music Program
Consisting of two sections:
1. REQUIRED Principal Audition Excerpts
Same as Orchestra Principal Audition Excerpts, but mandatory for Chamber Music Program
2. Solo of Choice from Standard Repertoire
No longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or third movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required.
Audition Scales & Excerpt Requirements
In the final submission of scales and excerpts, please introduce the scale/excerpt before performing. Each student should submit only one application.
Please read through the Eligibility Requirements PDF.
Violin / Violín
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales: | A Minor Scale & Arpeggio, quarter = 80 Play with legato whole bows |
| E Major Scale & Arpeggio, quarter = 60 Lightly in upper half of bow |
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| Required Excerpts: | BERLIOZ Symphonie Fantastique, V. Hexensabbath Pick up to Rehearsal 81 - 82 Allegro (dotted quarter note = 80-104) Time signature: 6/8 Fingerings are optional |
| ROSSINI, Barber of Seville Overture mm. 10-24 Andante sostenuto (quarter note = 60) |
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Optional Principal Excerpts
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RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade mm. 14-17, Lento, tempo rubato |
| RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade Rehearsal G - H, quarter note = 120 |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade mm. 14-17, Lento, tempo rubato |
| RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade Rehearsal G - H, quarter note = 120 |
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| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales: | F Major Scale & Arpeggio, quarter = 60Play with whole bow on slurs |
| G Major Scale & Arpeggio, quarter = 100 Play with whole bow on slurs |
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| Required Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Nutcracker, Act II, no. 12 Divertissement, Variation D - Trepak Rehearsal 34 - 16 measures after rehearsal 35 Molto vivace (quarter note = 120-170) Time signature: 2/4 *Can play top note or top 2 notes for the chords in line 3, m. 6 |
| MAHLER Symphony no. 5, IV. Adagietto mm. 1-34 Sehr Langsam (quarter note = 60) Time signature: 4/ |
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| Optional Principal Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Sleeping Beauty, Entr’acte (no. 18) mm. 1-18 Andante sostenuto (quarter note = 60-70) |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Optional Principal Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Sleeping Beauty, Entr’acte (no. 18) mm. 1-18 Andante sostenuto (quarter note = 60-70) |
| Required Principal Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Sleeping Beauty, Entr’acte (no. 18) mm. 1-18 Andante sostenuto (quarter note = 60-70) |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Viola
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales: | D Major, three octaves, sixteenth notes spiccato, quarter note=105, same for arpeggio. |
| E flat Major, three octaves, quarter notes, two-note slur. Arpeggio, three-note slur. | |
| Required Excerpts: | MOZART, Symphony no. 35, Finale Beginning to m. 32 Presto (half note = 115) Time signature: 4/4 Beginning to m. 32 Presto (half note = 115) Time signature: 4/4 |
| BEETHOVEN Symphony no. 5, II. Beginning to 3 measures after A Andante con moto (eighth note = 92) Time signature: 3/8 |
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Optional Principal Excerpts:
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BERLIOZ, Roman Carnival Overture Pick up to three measures after Rehearsal 1 - beat 1 of rehearsal 3 |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | BERLIOZ, Roman Carnival Overture Pick up to three measures after Rehearsal 1 - beat 1 of rehearsal 3 Andante sostenuto (quarter note = 52) Time signature: 3/4 |
| G melodic minor, 2 octaves, quarter note = 60 | |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales: | G Major, two octaves, quarter notes, two-note slur. Arpeggio, three-note slur. |
| F Major, two octaves, half notes, same for arpeggio. | |
| Required Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Nutcracker, Act II, no. 12 Divertissement, Variation D - Trepak Rehearsal 34 - 16 measures after rehearsal 35 Molto vivace (quarter note = 120-170) Time signature: 2/4 *Can play top note or top 2 notes for the chords in line 3, m. 6 |
| MAHLER Symphony no. 5, IV. Adagietto mm. 1-34 Sehr Langsam (quarter note = 60) Time signature: 4/4 |
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Optional Principal Excerpts:
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TCHAIKOVSKY, Sleeping Beauty, Entr’acte (no. 18) mm. 1-18 Andante sostenuto (quarter note = 60-70) Time signature: 4/4 |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Sleeping Beauty, Entr’acte (no. 18) mm. 1-18 Andante sostenuto (quarter note = 60-70) Time signature: 4/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Cello / Violonchelo
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales: | C# Minor Scale and Arpeggio, quarter = 110 |
| E Major Scale and Arpeggio, quarter = 110 | |
| Required Excerpts: | MOZART Symphony no. 35, IV mm. 134-197 Presto (Whole note = 80) Time signature: 4/4 |
| BRAHMS, Symphony no. 3, III. Beginning - m. 39 Poco Allegretto (eighth note = 86) Time signature: 3/8 |
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Optional Principal Excerpts
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TCHAIKOVSKY, Suite from Swan Lake |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Suite from Swan Lake 3 measures before Rehearsal 6 to the end Andante Time signature: 4/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales: | F Major scale and arpeggio, 2 octaves, BPM = 100 |
| A Melodic minor scale, 2 octaves, BPM = 100 | |
| Required Excerpts: | BEETHOVEN, Symphony no. 8, III. Trio Tempo di Menuetto (quarter note = 126) Time signature: 3/4 |
| MENDELSSOHN Hebrides Overture m. 1-33 Allegro moderato (Quarter note = 104)) Play top line |
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| Optional Principal Excerpts: | von SUPPE, Poet and Peasant Overture mm. 16-51 Andante maestoso Time signature: 4/4 |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | von SUPPE, Poet and Peasant Overture mm. 16-51 Andante maestoso Time signature: 4/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Bass / Bajo
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales: | C Major Scale and Arpeggio, quarter = 60 |
| E Major Scale 3 and Arpeggio, quarter = 100 | |
| Required Excerpts: | SCHUBERT Symphony no. 9, III. m. 1 - the first repeat Allegro vivace (Dotted half note = 65) Time signature: 3/4 |
| WAGNER, Die Walküre, Scene I Rehearsal 17 - beat 1 of Scene 2 Dolce con espressivo (quarter note = 55) Time signature: 3/4 |
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Optional Principal Excerpts
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DVORÁK, Symphony no. 9, II. |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | DVORÁK, Symphony no. 9, II. 9 measures after Rehearsal 2 to beat 1 of Rehearsal 3 Poco meno mosso (quarter note = 55) Time signature: 4/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales: | D Major Scale |
| C Major Scale | |
| Required Excerpts: | HANDEL, Music for Royal Fireworks, Overture mm. 1-15 Grave (quarter note = 76) |
| WAGNER Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg m. 1 - m. 31 downbeat Moderato, sempre largamente e pesante (Quarter note = 100)) |
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| Optional Principal Excerpts: | MAHLER Symphony no. 1, III. m. 3 - m. 10 Feierluch und gemessen, ohne ‘zu schleppen (quarter note = 65) |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | MAHLER Symphony no. 1, III. m. 3 - m. 10 Feierluch und gemessen, ohne ‘zu schleppen (quarter note = 65) |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Flute / Flauta
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales: | B Major Scale and Arpeggio, quarter = 80 |
| Chromatic Scale, note: Quarter note = 120 or higher, please breathe where needed, and strive for doing this in one breath if possible | |
| Required Excerpts: | MENDELSSOHN, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Scherzo 2 measures before P - end Allegro Vivace (dotted quarter note = 76-84) Time signature: 3/8 |
| BIZET, Carmen, Entr’acte III mm. 2-23 Andantino quasi Allegro (quarter note = 88), Time signature: 4/4 |
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Optional Piccolo Audition:
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TCHAIKOVSKY, Symphony no. 4, III |
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Optional Principal Excerpt:
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ROSSINI, William Tell, Overture |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | ROSSINI, William Tell, Overture mm. 181-208, eighth note = 60-76 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales: | A Major, 2 octaves |
| Ab Major, 2 octaves | |
| Required Excerpts: | MOZART, Die Zauberflöte, Act I, no. 8 “Wie stark ist nicht dein Zauberton” mm. 1 - 24 Andante, quarter note = 96-104 Time signature: 2/2 |
| GOUNOD, Petite Symphonie II. mm. 8-29 Andante, quasi allegro (quarter note = 56-60) No. 1, Movement IV (Measure 9 of Reh B – end of Reh B) quarter note = 72 |
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| Optional Principal Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Symphony no. 4 IV 15 before F - downbeat of F Allegro con fuoco (quarter note = 100-120) |
| Optional Piccolo Excerpt: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Symphony no. 6, III mm. 37-44, Allegro molto vivace Quarter note = 120-152, Time signature: 4/4 - 12/8 |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Symphony no. 4 IV 15 before F - downbeat of F Allegro con fuoco (quarter note = 100-120) |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Oboe
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales: | E Major scale and arpeggio, tongue up, slur down, quarter = 96 |
| Full Range Chromatic Scale, quarter = 96 | |
| Required Excerpts: | ROSSINI, La Scala di Seta, Overture mm. 5 - 21 Andantino, quarter note = 58-66 |
| ROSSINI, La Scala di Seta, Overture mm. 37-53 Allegro, half note = 116-132 |
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Optional Principal Excerpt:
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MOZART Concerto for Oboe, K. 314 mm. 32-47, quarter note = 112-120 |
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Optional English Horn Excerpt:
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BERLIOZ, Roman Carnival Overture |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | MOZART Concerto for Oboe, K. 314 mm. 32-47, quarter note = 112-120 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales: | D Major scale and arpeggio, tongue up, slur down, quarter = 88 |
| Two Octave Chromatic, dotted quarter = 88 | |
| Required Excerpts: | BEETHOVEN, Symphony no. 6, I mm. 28-53 Allegro ma non troppo, half note = 60-68 |
| GRIEG, Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, I. mm. 5-21 Allegretto pastorale (dotted quarter note = 44-52) Skip long rests |
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| Optional Principal Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Swan Lake Suite, no. 1 mm. 2-19 Moderato (quarter note = 66-80) |
| Optional English Horn Excerpt: |
BIZET, Carmen Suite no. 1, II. ** May play the oboe for this excerpt if you do not have an English Horn |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Swan Lake Suite, no. 1 mm. 2-19 Moderato (quarter note = 66-80) |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Clarinet / Clarinete
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales: | F Major scale and arpeggios, quarter = 100 |
| D# Melodic Minor Scale, quarter = 100 | |
| Required Excerpts: | BORODIN, Prince Igor no. 17 16 before C to 9 before C Allegro vivo, Time signature: 4/4 |
| MENDELSSOHN, Hebrides Overture Clarinet I in A* mm. 202-217 Tranquillo assai, Time signature: *You may play this excerpt on a Bb clarinet. If you do, please transpose. |
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Optional Principal Excerpt:
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MENDELSSOHN, Symphony no. 3, II. mm. 8-56 Vivace non troppo, quarter note = 126 |
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Optional Eb Clarinet Excerpt:
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STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring |
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Optional Bass Clarinet Excerpt:
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STRAUSS, Don Quixote |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | MENDELSSOHN, Symphony no. 3, II. mm. 8-56 Vivace non troppo, quarter note = 126 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales: | D Major Scale, quarter = 100 |
| B Melodic Scale, quarter = 100 | |
| Required Excerpts: | MOZART Symphony no. 39, III mm. 45-68 Allegretto Time signature: 3/4 Skip long rests |
| BIZET, Carmen, Act 3, Entr’acte Clarinet I in Bb Excerpt 2: Rehearsal 1 to rehearsal 2 Quasi allegretto |
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| Optional Principal Excerpts: | BIZET, L’Arlesienne Suite no. 1 Rehearsal A to 1 after rehearsal C Allegro deciso (Tempo di marcia) Time signature: 4/4 |
| Optional Eb Clarinet Excerpt: | MAHLER, Symphony no. 1 Excerpt 3: 6 measures after Rehearsal 13 to 4 measures after 15 Wieder etwas bewegter Time signature: 4/4 Skip long rests |
| Optional Bass Clarinet Excerpt: | MAHLER, Symphony no. 1 Excerpt 4: 2 measures before 4 to 4 measures before 5 Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen Time signature: 4/4 |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | BIZET, L’Arlesienne Suite no. 1 Rehearsal A to 1 after rehearsal C Allegro deciso (Tempo di marcia) Time signature: 4/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Bassoon / Fagot
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales: | E major Scale and Arpeggio |
| A Flat Major Scale and Arpeggio | |
| Required Excerpts: | ROSSINI, Il Barbiere di Siviglia Overture mm. 179-197 Allegro Vivace Time signature: 4/4 |
| RIMSKY KORSAKOV, Sheherazade, II. 21 measures before Rehearsal A - Rehearsal A (Solo) Andantino Time signature: 3/8 |
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Optional Principal Excerpt:
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RIMSKY KORSAKOV, Sheherazade, II.C Excerpt 6: 1 measure after Rehearsal L to 5 measures after Rehearsal L (Cadenza Moderato assai Time signature: 4/4 |
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Optional Contrabassoon Excerpt:
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BEETHOVEN, Symphony no. 5 IV. |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | RIMSKY KORSAKOV, Sheherazade, II.C Excerpt 6: 1 measure after Rehearsal L to 5 measures after Rehearsal L (Cadenza Moderato assai Time signature: 4/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales: | Eb Major Scale and Arpeggio |
| A Major Scale and Arpeggio | |
| Required Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Symphony no. 5, I. mm. 41-50 Allegro con anima Time signature: 6/8 |
| TCHAIKOVSKY, Symphony no. 6, I. mm. 1- 12 Adagio Time signature: 4/4 |
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| Optional Principal Excerpts: | DONIZETTI, L’elisir D’amore no. 11 “Una Furtiva Lagrima” Excerpt 3: mm. 2-9 Larghetto Time signature: 6/8 |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | DONIZETTI, L’elisir D’amore no. 11 “Una Furtiva Lagrima” Excerpt 3: mm. 2-9 Larghetto Time signature: 6/8 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Trumpet / Trompeta
*Symphony: C Trumpet preferred, if possible, for the entire audition. Please listen to recordings to be sure you are playing in the correct key and style for all excerpts. Trumpet scales are written in concert pitch, please transpose as needed for your instrument.
**Overture: Bb Trumpet is preferred for the audition; C trumpet is optional. Scales are written for Trumpet in Bb. If you are playing a C trumpet, please transpose as needed.
Symphony Orchestra*
| Required Scales: | C Major Scale and Arpeggio, quarter = 120 |
| F# Minor, quarter = 120 | |
| Required Excerpts: | RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, Capriccio Espagnol, VI. Allegretto Trumpet I in Bb Please play on C Trumpet if possible Allegretto, Time signature: 6/8 |
| WAGNER, Parsifal, Trumpet I in F Please play on C Trumpet if possible Sehr Langsam, Time signature: 4/4 |
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Optional Piccolo Trumpet Excerpt:
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HANDEL, Messiah, The Trumpet Shall Sound Key: D major Pomposo, ma non allegro, Time signature: 3/4 |
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Optional Principal Excerpt:
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MAHLER, Symphony no. 5, I. Trauermarch |
Symphony Chamber Music Program*
| Required Principal Excerpts: | MAHLER, Symphony no. 5, I. Trauermarch Trumpet I in Bb Please play on C Trumpet if possible In gemessenem Schritt. Streng. Wie ein Kondukt, Time signature: 2/2 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra**
| Required Scales: | Concert Bb Major |
| Concert G Natural Minor | |
| Required Excerpts: | BEETHOVEN, Leonore Overture no. 2mm. 392 - 397 Un poco sostenuto Time signature: 2/2 |
| Required ExcerptsRequired Excerpts BEETHOVEN, Leonore Overture no. 2mm. 392 - 397Un poco sostenutoTime signature: 2/2 GERSHWIN, An American in ParisTrumpet I in BbExcerpt 2: 4 measures before Rehearsal 46 - 10 measures after 46Time signature: 4/4 | |
| Optional Principal Excerpts: | RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, Scheherazade, IV. RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, Scheherazade, IV. Rehearsal Q to rehearsal R VivoTreble clef, Time signature: 2/8 Please note this excerpt is in A, please transpose as necessary for your instrument. |
Overture Chamber Music Program**
| Required Principal Excerpts: | RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, Scheherazade, IV. RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, Scheherazade, IV. Rehearsal Q to rehearsal R Vivo Treble clef, Time signature: 2/8 Please note this excerpt is in A, please transpose as necessary for your instrument. |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
French Horn / Corno
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales: | C Sharp major Scale & Arpeggio, 2 octaves |
| A Sharp Major Scale & Arpeggio, 3 octaves | |
| Required Excerpts: | STRAUSS, Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, op. 28, I. Beginning to Rehearsal I Gemächlich |
| BRAHMS, Symphony no. 3, III. Horn I in C mm. Rehearsal F to m. 110 Poco Allegretto, Time signature = 3/8 |
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| STRAUSS, Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, op. 28, I. Rehearsal 37 to 4 before 38 Ausgelassener und lebhafter Time signature: 6/8 Play Horn I in F or Horn II in F: |
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Optional Principal Excerpt:
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MOZART Concerto no. 2 for Horn Rehearsal A to 5 before E Allegro maestoso |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | MOZART Concerto no. 2 for Horn Rehearsal A to 5 before E Allegro maestoso |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales: | A Major Scale and Arpeggio, 2 octaves |
| F Sharp minor scale and Apeggio, 2 octaves | |
| Required Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY, Symphony no. 4, I. Play Horn I in F OR Horn II in F Beginning to m. 20 Andante sostenuto Time signature: 3/4 |
| SCHUBERT, Symphony no. 9, I. Horn I in C Beginning to m. 8 Andante Time signature: 4/4 |
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| Optional Principal Excerpt: | MOZART, Horn Concerto no. 3, I. Horn in Eb Pick up to Rehearsal A to beat 1 of rehearsal C. Allegro Time signature: 4/4 |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | MOZART, Horn Concerto no. 3, I. Horn in Eb Pick up to Rehearsal A to beat 1 of rehearsal C. Allegro Time signature: 4/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Trombone / Trombón
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales: | BbMajor, 2 octaves, quarter = 80 |
| G Minor, quarter = 80 | |
| Required Excerpts: | ROSSINI, La Gazza Ladra Overture mm. 115 - 149 Allegro (quarter note = 165) Time signature: 3/4 |
| MAHLER, Symphony no. 3 Pick up to Rehearsal 33 to 2 after Rehearsal 34 Tempo: Half note = 65 Time signature: 2/2 |
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Optional Principal Excerpt:
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DAVID, Trombone Concertino mm. 91 - 102 b. 1 Tempo: Quarter note = 110 Time signature: 4/4 |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | DAVID, Trombone Concertino mm. 91 - 102 b. 1 Tempo: Quarter note = 110 Time signature: 4/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales: | G Major, 2 octaves, quarter = 80 |
| E minor, 2 octaves, quarter = 80 | |
| Required Excerpts: | WAGNER Tannhäuser, Overture Rehearsal A to 17 mm. after A Andante Maestoso Time signature: 3/4 |
| BERLIOZ, The Damnation of Faust, Hungarian March 4 measures before Rehearsal 4 - 2 measures after Rehearsal 5 Tempo: half note = 90 |
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| Optional Principal Excerpt: | TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony no. 4, IV. Finale mm. 38-59 Allegro con fuoco Time signature: 4/4 |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony no. 4, IV. Finale mm. 38-59 Allegro con fuoco Time signature: 4/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Bass Trombone / Trombón bajo
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales: | G Major, quarter = 80 |
| E Minor, quarter = 80 | |
| Required Excerpts: | ROSSINI William Tell Overture mm. 92-131 Allegro Time signature: 2/2 |
| BEETHOVEN, Symphony no. 9 mm. 595-626 Andante Maestoso Time signature: 3/2 |
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Optional Principal Excerpt:
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SCHUMANN Symphony no. 3 mm. 1-18 Feierlich Time signature: 4/4 |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | SCHUMANN Symphony no. 3 mm. 1-18 Feierlich Time signature: 4/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales: | C Minor, 2 octaves, quarter = 80 |
| Eb Major, quarter = 80 | |
| Required Excerpts: | BERLIOZ, The Damnation of Faust, Hungarian March 4 measures before Rehearsal 4 - 2 measures after Rehearsal 5 Tempo: half note = 90 Time signature: 2/2 |
| SCHUMANN Symphony no. 3 mm. 1-18 Feierlich Time signature: 4/4 |
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| Optional Principal Excerpt: | SCHUMANN Symphony no. 3 mm. 1-18 Feierlich Time signature: 4/4 |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | SCHUMANN Symphony no. 3 mm. 1-18 Feierlich Time signature: 4/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Tuba
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales: | G Minor, quarter = 90 |
| A Minor, quarter = 9 | |
| Required Excerpts: | BRAHMS, Symphony no. 2 IV. Rehearsal O to the end (skip long rests) Largamente Time signature: 2/2 |
| WAGNER, Ride of the Valkyries Pick up to 8 measures before Rehearsal 11 to Rehearsal 12 Vivace Time signature: 9/8 |
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Optional Principal Excerpt:
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WAGNER, Die Meistersinger, Vorspiel Rehearsal J - Rehearsal L Ancora pìu animato Time signature: 4/4 |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | WAGNER, Die Meistersinger, Vorspiel Rehearsal J - Rehearsal L Ancora pìu animato Time signature: 4/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales: | E Major 1 octave, quarter = 70 |
| F Major 2 octaves, quarter=70 | |
| Required Excerpts: | WAGNER Die Meistersinger, Prelude Pick up to Rehearsal K to 1 measure after Rehearsal L In mässigen Hauptzeitmass Time signature: 4/4 |
| GERSHWIN, An American in Paris 4 measures before Rehearsal 46 - 10 measures after 46 Time signature: 4/4 |
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| Optional Principal Excerpt: | HOLST The Planets Jupiter, Bringer of Jollity mm. 262-282 Maestoso Time signature: 2/4 |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Required Principal Excerpts: | HOLST The Planets Jupiter, Bringer of Jollity mm. 262-282 Maestoso Time signature: 2/4 |
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Percussion / Percusión
We understand that access to percussion instruments may be limited. Please contact YOLANationalTeam@laphil.org if you are unable to access specific instruments for the excerpts listed below.
Symphony Orchestra
| Required Scales and Rudiments: | Mallets: F Sharp Minor Scale Green Study #1 Arpeggio Inversions Chromatic scale (time signature: 6/8) |
| Required Excerpts: Snare Drum |
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, Scheherazade, III. Rehearsal D - I Andantino quasi Allegretto, pocchissimo più mosso |
| Long Closed Roll | |
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Required Excerpt:
Xylophone |
KODALY, Hary Janos Suite, VI 9 before rehearsal I - I Andantino quasi Allegretto, pocchissimo più mosso |
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Required Excerpt:
Timpani |
BEETHOVEN, Symphony no. 9, I mm. 513- end Allegro, ma non troppo, un poco maestoso (quarter note = 88) Time signature: 2/4 |
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Required Excerpt:
Keyboard |
Please select any keyboard percussion excerpt that best demonstrates your skills. |
Symphony Chamber Music Program
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |
Overture Orchestra
| Required Scales and Rudiments: |
Mallets: *Quarter = 120 |
| Required Excerpt: Snare |
ROSSINI, La Gazza Ladra, Overture mm. 1-21 Maestoso marciale |
| Required Solo: Snare |
Please select any Snare Drum solo that best demonstrates your skill level |
| Required Excerpt: Glockenspiel |
MOZART, Die Zauberflöte, Act I Finale Act I Finale Allegro |
| Required Excerpt: Timpani |
BEETHOVEN, Symphony no. 5, IV. Beginning to 4 measures before Rehearsal A Allegro |
Overture Chamber Music Program
| Personal Solo: | A solo of choice from standard repertoire no longer than 3 minutes in length. A first or 3rd movement from a concerto or sonata is recommended but not required. |