Audition Information for Fall 2021
For more info on registration and auditions, please visit our registration page.
Audition Requirements (click on green links below):
Audition Requirements
Please direct any questions to fairbanksyouthorchestras@gmail.com
After paying for registration, the URL to reserve your audition spot will be at the top and bottom of your emailed receipt. Please email us if you do not receive a receipt for registration.
Scales
Play a one octave C, G or D major scale.
Prepared Piece
Students should play a prepared 1-2 minute section of a prepared piece that displays the student's level of playing.
Sight Reading
Students will be asked to sight read a piece of music they have never seen before. This music begins relatively easy but becomes progressively more difficult. It is not expected that students will be able to sight read the entire piece, and the student can stop once the music becomes too difficult to get through. This will allow us to understand student note reading ability after the year off and help us to prepare appropriate lessons and repertoire. Students will not be rejected for sight reading performance.
If you have any questions please email us at fairbanksyouthorchestras@gmail.com
Tuition fees for String Orchestra is $200/semester
Scales
At least two scales ranging from 3 flats to 3 sharps in the key signature.
Prepared Piece
A prepared solo piece that displays growth of skills needed for more advanced orchestra playing.
Sight Reading
Students will be asked to sight read a piece of music they have never seen before. This music begins relatively easy but becomes progressively more difficult. It is not expected that students will be able to sight read the entire piece, and the student can stop once the music becomes too difficult to get through. This will allow us to understand student note reading ability after the year off and help us to prepare appropriate lessons and repertoire. Students will not be rejected for sight reading performance.
One of the below excerpts
If you have any questions please email us at fairbanksyouthorchestras@gmail.com
Tuition fee for Concert Orchestra is $250/semester
AUDITION MATERIALS
Flute
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Bassoon
Oboe
Horn in F
Euphonium
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Mallet Percussion
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Youth Symphony is a mostly high school aged full orchestra for advanced players.
Strings: Perform a major scale
Violin D major (2 or 3 octaves)
Viola G major (2 or 3 octaves)
Cello G major (2 or 3 octaves)
Bass G major (1 octave)
Winds/Brass: Perform a chromatic scale for the practical range of your instrument.
Prepared Piece
All students should perform a prepared unaccompanied solo selection (about 2 minutes max) to showcase your musicianship. Prepare the excerpts listed below for your instrument.
Flute 1st movement measurements 99-105 and 138-176 / 2nd movement measurements 92-111
Oboe 1st movement measurements 13-38 and 100-104 / 2nd movement measurements 84-95 and 206-224
Clarinet 1st movement measurements 13-38 / 2nd movement measurements 66-83 and 225-232
Bassoon 2nd movement measurements 1-16 and 237-268
Horn 1st movement measurements 38-42 and 188-197 / 2nd movement measurements 131-144
Trumpet 1st movement measurements 184–197 and 281-289
Trombone 1st movement measurements 134-176 and 184-197
Violin 1st movement measurements 9-38, 53-61, 94-104 and 176-194 / 2nd movement measurements 3-42 and 60-95
Viola 1st movement measurements 43-104 and 176-194 / 2nd movement measurements 64-111
Cello 1st movement measurements 1-20, 44-61 and 77-93 / 2nd movement measurements 3-32 and 237-252
Bass 1st movement measurements 1-20, 77-93 and 202-212
If you have any questions please email us at fairbanksyouthorchestras@gmail.com
Tuition fees for Youth Symphony is $300/semester
SCHUBERT SYMPHONY
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Timpani
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Clarinet
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Scales
Play a one octave C, G or D major scale.
Prepared Piece
Students should play a prepared 1-2 minute section of a prepared piece that displays the student's level of playing.
Sight Reading
Students will be asked to sight read a piece of music they have never seen before. This music begins relatively easy but becomes progressively more difficult. It is not expected that students will be able to sight read the entire piece, and the student can stop once the music becomes too difficult to get through. This will allow us to understand student note reading ability after the year off and help us to prepare appropriate lessons and repertoire. Students will not be rejected for sight reading performance.
If you have any questions please email us at fairbanksyouthorchestras@gmail.com
Tuition fees for String Orchestra is $200/semester
Scales
At least two scales ranging from 3 flats to 3 sharps in the key signature.
Prepared Piece
A prepared solo piece that displays growth of skills needed for more advanced orchestra playing.
Sight Reading
Students will be asked to sight read a piece of music they have never seen before. This music begins relatively easy but becomes progressively more difficult. It is not expected that students will be able to sight read the entire piece, and the student can stop once the music becomes too difficult to get through. This will allow us to understand student note reading ability after the year off and help us to prepare appropriate lessons and repertoire. Students will not be rejected for sight reading performance.
One of the below excerpts
If you have any questions please email us at fairbanksyouthorchestras@gmail.com
Tuition fee for Concert Orchestra is $250/semester
AUDITION MATERIALS
Flute
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Bassoon
Oboe
Horn in F
Euphonium
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Mallet Percussion
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Youth Symphony is a mostly high school aged full orchestra for advanced players.
Strings: Perform a major scale
Violin D major (2 or 3 octaves)
Viola G major (2 or 3 octaves)
Cello G major (2 or 3 octaves)
Bass G major (1 octave)
Winds/Brass: Perform a chromatic scale for the practical range of your instrument.
Prepared Piece
All students should perform a prepared unaccompanied solo selection (about 2 minutes max) to showcase your musicianship. Prepare the excerpts listed below for your instrument.
Flute 1st movement measurements 99-105 and 138-176 / 2nd movement measurements 92-111
Oboe 1st movement measurements 13-38 and 100-104 / 2nd movement measurements 84-95 and 206-224
Clarinet 1st movement measurements 13-38 / 2nd movement measurements 66-83 and 225-232
Bassoon 2nd movement measurements 1-16 and 237-268
Horn 1st movement measurements 38-42 and 188-197 / 2nd movement measurements 131-144
Trumpet 1st movement measurements 184–197 and 281-289
Trombone 1st movement measurements 134-176 and 184-197
Violin 1st movement measurements 9-38, 53-61, 94-104 and 176-194 / 2nd movement measurements 3-42 and 60-95
Viola 1st movement measurements 43-104 and 176-194 / 2nd movement measurements 64-111
Cello 1st movement measurements 1-20, 44-61 and 77-93 / 2nd movement measurements 3-32 and 237-252
Bass 1st movement measurements 1-20, 77-93 and 202-212
If you have any questions please email us at fairbanksyouthorchestras@gmail.com
Tuition fees for Youth Symphony is $300/semester
SCHUBERT SYMPHONY
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Timpani
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Clarinet
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone