Audition Information for the 2021-2022 Season
If you wish to join us, please click one of the links below to schedule your audition time. You may also call the number below.
Auditions will be held at: Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church Street, Damascus MD 20872
Please call Leshia Murray at (240) 782-1650 ext. 100 for more information or to schedule an audition. You can also email Leshia at info@ascyo.org.
Auditions will be held at: Damascus United Methodist Church, 9700 New Church Street, Damascus MD 20872
Please call Leshia Murray at (240) 782-1650 ext. 100 for more information or to schedule an audition. You can also email Leshia at info@ascyo.org.
ASCYO Orchestra Audition Performance Requirements - Strings and Piano - 2021-2022
WOODWIND, BRASS, AND PERCUSSION REQUIREMENTS ARE BELOW THE STRINGS.
All students will be assessed based on their performance of the following elements:
SCALES & ARPEGGIOS |
Students should prepare all listed scales and the arpeggio for each scale. Scales should be played with vibrato and with an emphasis on intonation. 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 pattern at the same tempo. Three octave scales and arpeggios may be performed as triplets. Suggested tempo for scales is q=60. NOTE: Adjudicators may ask students to play scales faster or slower. |
ETUDE/EXCERPT |
See listed excerpts and exercise for each ensemble for the instrument. Excerpt / Etude is not required for the Prep Orchestra or for Piano auditions. |
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. Prep orchestra students should choose a piece that they are comfortable performing. PLEASE PROVIDE AN EXTRA COPY OF THE MUSIC FOR THE AUDITION JUDGE. |
SIGHT READING |
Sight reading will be required. |
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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 |
None |
2-oct. melodic minor - g |
3-oct. melodic minor - a, c, d, e, f, g |
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Chromatic Scale |
None |
2-oct. G chromatic |
3-oct. G chromatic |
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Etude/Excerpt |
None |
Wohlfahrt Foundation Studies for the Violin, Book II (Fisher) #13 (also found in Schirmer as #33) Suggested tempo - q=100 |
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Prepared Solo |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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 |
None |
2-oct. melodic minor - a, g |
3-oct. melodic minor - c, d 2-oct. melodic minor - f, g |
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Chromatic Scale |
None |
2-oct. C chromatic |
3-oct. C chromatic |
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Etude/Excerpt |
None |
Wohlfahrt Foundation Studies for the Viola, Book II (Fisher) #38 Suggested tempo - q=116 |
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Prepared Solo |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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 |
None |
2-oct. melodic minor - a, g |
3-oct. melodic minor - a, c, d |
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Chromatic Scale |
None |
2-oct. C chromatic |
3-oct. C chromatic |
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Etude/Excerpt |
None |
Dotzauer 113 Studies for Cello Solo (Book 1) #24 Suggested tempo - q=132 |
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Prepared Solo |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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 |
None |
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 |
None |
None |
2-oct. C chromatic |
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Etude/Excerpt |
None |
F. Simandl, 30 Etudes for the String Bass (Fischer) #2 Suggested tempo - q=112 |
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Prepared Solo |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
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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 |
Chromatic Scale |
None |
None |
2-oct. C chromaticChosen by student |
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Prepared Solo |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
Chosen by student |
ASCYO Orchestra Audition Performance Requirements - Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion - 2021-2022
PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR FLUTE CHOIR SHOULD, IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUTH OR CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, PREPARE THE TOP LINE OF THE DUET FOUND BY CLICKING HERE.
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. Scales can be played at any tempo of the player's choice. 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 2021 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 for woodwinds, brass, or percussion. PLEASE PROVIDE AN EXTRA COPY OF THE MUSIC FOR THE AUDITION JUDGE. |
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. |
Chamber Orchestra |
Youth Orchestra |
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FLUTE |
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 |
Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
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 |
Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
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 |
Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
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 |
Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
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SAXOPHONE |
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 |
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 |
Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
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 |
Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
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TENOR TROMBONE OR 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 |
Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
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BASS TROMBONE OR TUBA |
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 |
Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
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PERCUSSION |
Prepared Solo/Excerpt |
Chosen by student |
*Placement and seating will be for the mutual benefit of the musicians and the ensembles