Audition Information for the 2017-18 Season
We still have spaces available in our ensembles! If you wish to join us, please click one of the links below to schedule your audition time. You may also call a number below.
Auditions for the Orchestras and Bands will be held at: Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church Street, Damascus MD 20872
We accept new musicians throughout the concert season, so if you've missed our scheduled audition dates, you can still join! Email Leshia Murray at info@ascyo.org to schedule an audition, or stop by on Tuesday night while we rehearse.
Please call Leshia Murray at (240) 782-1650 ext. 100 for more information or to schedule an audition appointment. If you are unable to audition on one of these dates, you may call Leshia to schedule another date.
Click here to listen to the audition excerpts for Youth Orchestra. It is very important that you listen to the music to understand how all of the parts fit together. This will help us accomplish more during rehearsals.
Auditions for the Orchestras and Bands will be held at: Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church Street, Damascus MD 20872
We accept new musicians throughout the concert season, so if you've missed our scheduled audition dates, you can still join! Email Leshia Murray at info@ascyo.org to schedule an audition, or stop by on Tuesday night while we rehearse.
Please call Leshia Murray at (240) 782-1650 ext. 100 for more information or to schedule an audition appointment. If you are unable to audition on one of these dates, you may call Leshia to schedule another date.
Click here to listen to the audition excerpts for Youth Orchestra. It is very important that you listen to the music to understand how all of the parts fit together. This will help us accomplish more during rehearsals.
ASCYO Orchestra Audition Performance Requirements - Strings and Piano - 2017-2018
WOODWIND, BRASS, AND PERCUSSION REQUIREMENTS ARE BELOW THE STRINGS.
All students will be assessed based on their performance of the following elements:
SCALES |
Students should prepare all listed scales and the arpeggio for each scale. Scales should be played with vibrato and an emphasis on tone. Half note single bows are acceptable, however it is preferred to perform scales slurring two quarter notes per bow followed by the arpeggio in the same note patter at the same tempo. Three octave scales and arpeggios may be performed as triplets. Minimum tempo quarter note = 60. NOTICE: Adjudicators may ask students to play scales faster or slower. |
PREPARED SOLO |
Solo Piece of a student's choice. This should be an entire piece or a movement from a sonata, concerto or etude. Solo must be prepared in FULL, however students may be asked to perform only a portion of the solo. PLEASE PROVIDE AN EXTRA COPY OF THE MUSIC. |
SIGHT READING |
Sight reading will be required. |
EXCERPT/EXERCISE |
See listed excerpts and exercise for each ensemble for the instrument. Play only music between brackets (if applicable) for the audition. Excerpt / Exercise is not required for the Prep Orchestra or for Piano auditions. |
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PREP ORCHESTRA (Strings Only) |
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA |
YOUTH ORCHESTRA |
VIOLIN |
Major Scales |
1-oct. major - C, G, D, A, F, B flat |
2-oct. major - C, D, A, E, F, B flat 3-oct. G major |
3-oct. major C, G, D, A, E, B, F, B flat, E flat, A flat |
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Minor Scales |
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2-oct. melodic minor - g |
3-oct. melodic minor - a, c, d, e, f, g |
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Chromatic Scale |
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2-oct. G chromatic |
3-oct. G chromatic |
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Etude |
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Wohlfahrt Foundation Studies for the Violin, Book II (Fisher), Exercise #27, All (quarter note=66) NOTE: If in Schirmer edition, play Exercise #42 |
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Excerpt |
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VIOLA |
Major Scales |
1-oct. major - C, G, D, A, F, B flat |
2-oct. major - C, G, D, F 1-oct. major - A, B flat, E flat, A flat |
3-oct. major - C, D 2-oct. major - E, F, G, A flat, A , B flat, B |
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Minor Scales |
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2-oct. melodic minor - a, g |
3-oct. melodic minor - c, d 2-oct. melodic minor - f, g |
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Chromatic Scale |
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2-oct. C chromatic |
3-oct. C chromatic |
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Etude |
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Wohlfahrt Foundation Studies for the Viola, Book 2 (Fisher), Exercise #47, All (quarter note=110) |
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Excerpt |
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CELLO |
Major Scales |
1-oct. major - C, G, D |
2-oct. major - C, D, G, A, F, E flat |
3-oct. major - C, D, E 2-oct. major - F, G, A flat, A, B flat, B |
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Minor Scales |
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2-oct. melodic minor - a, g |
3-oct. melodic minor - a, c, d |
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Chromatic Scale |
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2-oct. C chromatic |
3-oct. C chromatic |
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Etude |
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Dotzauer 113 Studies for Cello Solo, Book I, Exercise #13 (quarter note=112) |
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Excerpt |
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BASS |
Major Scales |
1-oct. major - C, G, D, F, B flat |
2-oct. major - F 1-oct. major - C, G, D, A, B flat |
2-oct. major - C, G, D, A, E, F, B flat, A flat |
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Minor Scales |
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1-oct. melodic minor - e, g |
2-oct. melodic minor - e, f, g 1-oct. melodic minor - a, b, c, d |
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Chromatic Scale |
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2-oct. C chromatic |
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Etude |
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F. Simandl, 30 Etudes for the String Bass (Fisher), Exercise #1, All (quarter note=110) |
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PIANO |
Major Scales |
1-oct. major - C, G, D, F (both hands) |
2-oct. major - C, G, D, A, F, B flat (both hands) |
2-oct. major - C, G, D, A E, F, B flat, E flat |
Chormatic Scale |
2-oct. C chromatic |
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Prepared Solo |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
ASCYO Orchestra Audition Performance Requirements - Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion - 2017-2018
NO AUDITION REQUIRED FOR BEGINNING BAND
All students will be assessed based on their performance of the following elements:
SCALES |
Students should prepare all listed scales in one octave. Flutes and Clarinets may be asked to play scales in 2 octaves for Youth Orchestra Auditions. SCALES ARE LISTED IN THE TRANSPOSED KEY, NOT CONCERT KEY NOTICE: Adjudicators may ask students to play scales faster or slower. |
PREPARED SOLO |
Solo Piece of a student's choice. This should be something the student worked on in the Spring of 2016 and that they feel represents their current ability. Something from their band method book would be perfectly acceptable for Advanced or Symphonic Band Members. Youth Orchestra does not require a prepared solo. PLEASE PROVIDE AN EXTRA COPY OF THE MUSIC. |
EXCERPTS/EXERCISES |
See listed excerpts and exercise for each ensemble for the instrument. Excerpt / Exercise is not required for the Symphonic Band or Advanced Band. |
SIGHT READING |
Sight reading will be required for Symphonic Band and Youth Orchestra. |
Advanced Band |
Symphonic Band |
Youth Orchestra |
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FLUTE |
Scales |
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1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, G, D |
1 or 2-oct. major - C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A, E 2-oct. chromatic in range |
Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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OBOE |
Scales |
1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, G, D |
1 or 2-oct. major - C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A, E 2-oct. chromatic in range |
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Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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CLARINET/BASS CLARINET |
Scales |
1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, G, D |
1 or 2-oct. major - C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A, E 2-oct. chromatic in range |
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Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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BASSOON |
Scales |
1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, G, D |
1 or 2-oct. major - C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A, E 2-oct. chromatic in range |
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Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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SAXOPHONE |
Scales |
1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, G, D |
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Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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TRUMPET |
Scales |
1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, G, D |
1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A, E 1-oct. chromatic in range |
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Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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HORN |
Scales |
1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, G, D |
1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A, E 1-oct. chromatic in range |
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Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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TROMBONE/BARITONE |
Scales |
1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, G, D |
1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A, E 1-oct. chromatic in range |
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Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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TUBA |
Scales |
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1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, G, D |
1-oct. major - C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A, E 1-oct. chromatic in range |
Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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PERCUSSION |
Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
*Placement and seating will be for the mutual benefit of the musicians and the ensembles
