Audition Requirements for Winds, Brass & Percussion
Woodwinds & Brass will be placed in either the Philharmonia or the Youth Symphony. Audition scale requirements for winds are listed below. In general, Philharmonia is grades 8 - 11; Youth Symphony is grades 9 - college. Audition requirements include scales and a solo. Solos should be Class B or equivalent for Philharmonia; and Class A or equivalent for Youth Symphony. If you have questions please email Audrey Nowak, Youth Orchestra Program Manager.
Scales should be in concert pitch, ascending and descending, performed at the student's maximum controlled speed, and played in as many octaves as possible (while demonstrating good tone and intonation).
Students should prepare two of the following major scales: B-flat; A-flat; C or G
Percussion, Harp & Piano should contact Youth Orchestra Program Manager Audrey Nowak for specific information on audition requirements and availability.
Students should prepare two of the following major scales: B-flat; A-flat; C or G
Percussion, Harp & Piano should contact Youth Orchestra Program Manager Audrey Nowak for specific information on audition requirements and availability.