Who Participates in Round 1? • New applicants (not in AYPO during the 2012-2013 season) on the Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, and Clarinet. All other new applicants proceed to Round 2. If applicant auditions at the advanced level in Round 1 and does not qualify for Round 2, the applicant might be offered the opportunity to audition at the preparatory level in Round 2. • Current AYSE and AYCO musicians on the Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, and Clarinet who wish to move up into one of the advanced level orchestras (AYSO and AYP). If applicant auditions at the advanced level in Round 1 and does not qulaify for Round 2, the applicant might be offered the opportunity to audition at the preparatory level in Round 2. • All other musicians please see Round 2 information. Round 1 Requirements: Preparatory Level • Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass: scales C, G, F major, c and g melodic minor (scales two or three octaves, tempo quarter note = 120), solo piece, and sightreading (there are no assigned excerpts). Applicants should choose a solo piece representing the highest level of performance, without compromising quality, and should bring two copies of their solo piece: one for the applicant and one for the judges (with the prepared measures marked). The judges may start and stop the applicant in several places. • Flute and Clarinet: scales in all keys up to three sharps and three flats (scales two octaves, tempo quarter note = 120), plus chromatic scale (as extensive as possible), assigned excerpts (posted online), and sightreading. Round 1 Requirements: Advanced Level • Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass: scales G, A, and B major, e, f#, and g melodic minors (scales three octaves, tempo quarter note = 120), assigned excerpts (posted online), and sightreading. • Flute and Clarinet: scales in all keys up to three sharps and three flats (scales two octaves, tempo quarter note = 120), plus chromatic scale (as extensive as possible), assigned excerpts (posted online), and sightreading.
ROUND 2 June 5-16, 2013 [Various Times/Locations] Note: participation in Round 2 does not guarantee placement.
Who Participates in Round 2? • New applicants (not in AYPO during the 2012-2013 season) on the Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Harp, Percussion, and Piano. If applicant auditions at the advanced level in Round 2 and does not qualify, the applicant might be offered the opportunity to audition at the preparatory level.