This information is for the Orchestra and Wind Ensembles.

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String Applicants

String applicants (violin, viola, cello, and string bass) should be prepared to perform the following:

  • 2 Scales: 3-octave or 2-octave (depending on individual capability)
  • One Solo Work of their choice (without accompaniment)
  • Possible sight-reading
  • Orchestral Excerpts – for GDYO or Philharmonic applicants ONLY

Excerpts may be printed from the GDYO website (available on the right side of the screen – or below this information if on a mobile device). String players auditioning for Philharmonic must prepare excerpt #1. String players auditioning for GDYO must prepare ALL excerpts.

Wind and Brass Applicants

Wind and Brass applicants should be prepared to perform the following:

  • 2 Scales: 3-octave or 2-octave (depending on individual capability)
  • One Solo Work of their choice (without accompaniment)
  • Orchestral Excerpts – ALL Wind and Brass Applicants

Excerpts may be printed from the GDYO website (available on the right side of the screen – or below this information if on a mobile device). Wind and Brass players must prepare ALL the excerpts.

Harp, Percussion, and Piano Applicants

Harp, Percussion, and Piano applicants should be prepared to perform the following:

  • One Solo Work of their choice (without accompaniment). For percussionists, the solo needs to be played on xylophone with 2 mallets.
  • Orchestral Excerpts – ALL Harp, Percussion, and Piano Applicants

Excerpts may be printed from the GDYO website (available on the right side of the screen – or below this information if on a mobile device) Harp, Percussion, and Piano players must prepare all the excerpts.  For Percussionists; instruments will be provided at the audition but you must bring your own sticks and mallets. You are welcome to bring your own snare drum and/or cymbals, but must use our Timpani, Xylophone and Glockenspiel.

Please click on the below links to download audition excerpts Will be on-line by February 1, 2020

Violin

Viola

Cello

Double Bass

Flute

Oboe

Clarinet

Bass Clarinet

Bassoon

Saxophone (Wind Symphony Only)

Trumpet

Horn

Trombone

Bass Trombone

Euphonium (Wind Symphony Only)

Tuba

Percussion

Piano (Wind Symphony Only)

Harp