Audition
Season 19 Auditions
Season 19 audition requests are being accepted. Details of audition requirements are listed below. EXCERPTS to prepare will be available in links below for each instrument in pdf and jpg.
If you are interested in learning more about Contemporary Youth Orchestra, email info@cyorchestra.org, come to a concert, or check back on our website for workshops and other activities.
Auditions are by reserved time only, with prepayment of a $20 audition fee. Please apply for an audition by filling out the form. You may make your payment at any time here. Payment and information form must be completed before an audition is assigned.
June 8 Strings
June 9 Winds, Brass and Percussion
To request audition fee assistance; please email Liza@cyorchestra.org.
Time and date for your audition will be emailed to you in April. Your audition time will be emailed to the student and parent emails provided in your form.
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Audition details by instrument are listed below for Season 19 are not yet available. Audition details by instrument for Season 18 are listed below.
Strings
SEASON 19 excerpts
Scales: One three-octave major and minor scale of our choice. One scale slurred, 6 per bow; One scale spiccato; 1, 2, 3 or 4 strokes per pitch
Solo Piece: Your choice of style and genre
Sight-reading: We will supply you with a short excerpt
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JPG |
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Bass |
Bass_PDF |
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Cello |
Cello_JPG |
Cello_PDF |
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Harp |
Harp_JPG |
Harp_PDF |
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Viola |
Viola_JPG |
Viola_PDF |
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Violin |
Violin_JPG |
Violin_PDF |
Woodwinds
SEASON 19 excerpts
Flutes: one three-octave major and minor scale and chromatic scale of our choice. Slurred and tongued.
Oboes, Clarinets, Bassoons: one two-octave major and minor scale and chromatic scale of our choice. Slurred and tongued.
Solo Piece: Your choice of style and genre
Sight-reading: We will supply you with a short excerpt
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JPG |
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Bassoon |
Bassoon_jpg |
Bassoon_pdf |
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Clarinet |
Clarinet_jpg |
Clarinet_pdf |
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English Horn |
English Horn_jpg |
English Horn_pdf |
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Flute |
Flute_jpg |
Flute_pdf |
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Oboe |
Oboe_jpg |
Oboe_pdf |
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PIccolo |
Piccolo_jpg |
Piccolo_pdf |
Brass
SEASON 19 excerpts
Scales: One two-octave major and minor scale of our choice slurred and articulated.
Solo Piece: Your choice of style and genre
Sight-reading: We will supply you with a short excerpt
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| Bb Trumpet P1 Trumpet P2 |
| Trombone |
| Bass Trombone |
| Tuba |
| Bb Trumpet P1 Trumpet P2 |
| Trombone |
| Bass Trombone |
| Tuba |
Percussion
SEASON 19 excerpts
Scales: One two-octave major and minor scale of our choice on mallet instrument.
Demonstrate ability on: Snare, Timpani and Mallet
Sight-reading: We will supply you with a short excerpt
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