CSUN Youth Orchestras Audition Requirements Grid

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Ensemble Wind Ensemble Sinfonia Camerata Strings Symphony Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Philharmonic
Meeting Time Sunday
3-4:45 p.m.		 Saturday
Noon-1 p.m.		 Saturday
9:15-11:30 a.m.		 Saturday
1-3:45 p.m.		 Sunday
4-7 p.m.		 Sunday
5-8 p.m.
Major Scales 2 scales, 2-3 octaves will be chosen from the following:
C,G,D,A,F,Bb,Eb,Ab		 1 major scale of studentís choice. 2 octaves Student should have 3 major scales prepared in 2 octaves. One or two will be asked. 2 scales, 2-3 octaves will be chosen from the following:
C,G,D,A,F,Bb,Eb,Ab		 Studentís should know all 12 major scales. Two will be asked. Studentís should know all 12 major scales. Two will be asked.
Minor Scales No minor scales. Student should be able to play a chromatic scale. Not required. 1 minor scale of studentís choice. 1 minor scale of studentís choice. 1 minor scale of studentís choice. 1 minor scale of studentís choice.
Prepared Piece 2-4 minute solo 1-2 minute solo 2-4 minute solo 3-5 minute solo 2 minutes of a solo 32 minutes of a solo
Sight Reading May be asked Will be asked Will be asked Will be asked May be asked May be asked
Orchestral Excerpts None required None required None required None required Required. Will be available well in advance of auditions. Required. Will be available well in advance of auditions.
Additional Important Information No age range but this is a beginning to intermediate level ensemble. Designed for students with at least 1 year experience but little or no ensemble experience. No age range ñ 2 years of experience. Age range is 8-18. Student should have a couple of years of ensemble experience. For advanced players who demonstrate the ability to handle standard literature.
AUDITIONS IN MAY.		 For advanced players who demonstrate the ability to handle standard literature.
AUDITIONS IN MAY.