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Conservatory Audition Requirements
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Repertoire Requirements by Instrument
Merit’s Conservatory music audition will assess your current skills, musicianship, sight-reading ability, etc.
Students should prepare repertoire for the highest level they feel comfortable preparing for. For more information about each Conservatory program and our ensembles, click here. Students interested in multiple programs will need to audition for each program.
Questions? Contact Autumn Selover at aselover@meritmusic.org.
Learn more about Conservatory auditions. →
↓ Find your instrument and click the “+” to view the audition requirements. Requirements are organized by ensemble level.
Orchestra
Violin
MERIT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Repertoire: 2 contrasting solos at the same level of difficulty as A. Vivaldi’s Concerto in A Minor, First Movement or higher. (Memorization is strongly encouraged)
Orchestra Excerpts: Click here for file 1 and here for file 2
Scales: metronome ♩=60 (Separate and slurred up to 4 per bow) Students must play 1 major and 1 melodic minor scale and arpeggio. One of these must be a 3 octave scale. (Scales and arpeggios must be memorized)
Sight-reading
MERIT PHILHARMONIC
Repertoire: 2 contrasting solos at the same level of difficulty as J.S. Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor, First Movement or higher. (Memorization is strongly encouraged)
Orchestra Excerpts: Click here for file
Scales: metronome ♩=60 (Separate and slurred up to 8 per bow; may be asked to demonstrate martelé, stacatto, or spicatto stroke) Students must play one 3 octave major and one 3 octave melodic minor scale and arpeggio. (Scales and arpeggios must be memorized)
Sight-reading
Viola
MERIT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Repertoire: 2 contrasting solos at the same level of difficulty as A. Vivaldi’s Concerto in D Minor, First Movement or higher. (Memorization is strongly encouraged)
Orchestra Excerpts: Click here for file 1 and here for file 2
Scales: metronome ♩=60 (Separate and slurred up to 4 per bow) Students must play 1 major and 1 melodic minor scale and arpeggio. One of these must be a 3 octave scale. (Scales and arpeggios must be memorized)
Sight-reading
MERIT PHILHARMONIC
Repertoire: 2 contrasting solos at the same level of difficulty as J.C. Bach’s Concerto in C Minor, First Movement or higher. (Memorization is strongly encouraged)
Orchestra Excerpts: Click here for file
Scales: metronome ♩=60 (Separate and slurred up to 8 per bow; may be asked to demonstrate martelé, stacatto, or spicatto stroke) Students must play one 3 octave major and one 3 octave melodic minor scale and arpeggio. (Scales and arpeggios must be memorized)
Sight-reading
Must be able to fluidly sight read a melodic line in tenor clef
Cello
MERIT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Repertoire: 2 contrasting solos at the same level of difficulty as Marcello’s Sonata Op. 1 No. 2 or higher. (Memorization is strongly encouraged)
Orchestra Excerpts: Click here for file 1 and here for file 2
Scales: metronome ♩=60 (Separate and slurred up to 4 per bow) Students must play 1 major and 1 melodic minor scale and arpeggio. One of these must be a 3 octave scale. (Scales and arpeggios must be memorized)
Sight-reading
MERIT PHILHARMONIC
Repertoire: 2 contrasting solos at the same level of difficulty as Rondo from J.B. Breval’s Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major or higher. (Memorization is strongly encouraged)
Orchestra Excerpts: Click here for file
Scales: metronome ♩=60 (Separate and slurred up to 8 per bow; may be asked to demonstrate martelé, stacatto, or spicatto stroke) Students must play one 3 octave major and one 3 octave melodic minor scale and arpeggio. (Scales and arpeggios must be memorized)
Sight-reading
Must be able to fluidly sight read a melodic line in tenor clef
Double Bass
MERIT STRING ORCHESTRA
Repertoire: 2 contrasting solo pieces or etudes of the student’s choice. (Memorization is strongly encouraged)
Orchestra Excerpts: Click here for file 1 and here for file 2
Scales: metronome ♩=60 (Separate and slurred up to 4 per bow) Students must play 1 major and 1 melodic minor scale and arpeggio. (Scales and arpeggios must be memorized)
Sight-reading
MERIT PHILHARMONIC
Repertoire: 2 contrasting solo pieces or etudes of the student’s choice. (Memorization is strongly encouraged)
Orchestra Excerpts: Click here for file
Scales: metronome ♩=60 (Separate and slurred up to 8 per bow; may be asked to demonstrate martelé, stacatto, or spicatto stroke). Students must play 1 major and 1 melodic minor scale and arpeggio. (Scales and arpeggios must be memorized)
Sight-reading
Woodwinds / Brass / Percussion
Flute
CONCERT BAND
All current Concert Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 contrasting excerpts (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 3 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale (all scales can be performed with any octave range)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
SYMPHONIC BAND
All current Symphonic Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 Etudes (see below)
- Scales: You will be asked to play 4 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale
- All scales should be performed in the pattern and number of octaves indicated on the scale sheet
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
WIND SYMPHONY
All current Wind Symphony students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble. Students who wish to also be considered for the Merit Philharmonic should indicate this on their audition sign up form.
- Repertoire:
- Students are strongly recommended to prepare the marked excerpts from the 2023-24 ILMEA Senior Band Etudes (see below). To help you prepare the etudes, you can listen to a recording of the etudes here. OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- For Merit Philharmonic audition only: 1 Orchestral Excerpt available here.
- Scales: Excerpts from provided scale sheet (see below)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Oboe
CONCERT BAND
All current Concert Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 contrasting excerpts (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 3 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale (all scales can be performed with any octave range)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
SYMPHONIC BAND
All current Symphonic Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 Etudes (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 4 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale
- All scales should be performed in the pattern and number of octaves indicated on the scale sheet
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
WIND SYMPHONY
All current Wind Symphony students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble. Students who wish to also be considered for the Merit Philharmonic should indicate this on their audition sign up form.
- Repertoire:
- Students are strongly recommended to prepare the marked excerpts from the 2022-23 ILMEA Senior Band Etudes (see below). The University of Illinois faculty has put together performances of each ILMEA etude that can be used as a resource in preparing your audition. You can find a comprehensive list of these videos here.
- 1 Orchestral Excerpt (except Euphonium and Saxophone)
- For Merit Philharmonic audition only: 1 Orchestral Excerpt available here.
- Scales: Excerpts from provided scale sheet (see below)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Clarinet
CONCERT BAND
All current Concert Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 contrasting excerpts (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 3 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale (all scales can be performed with any octave range)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. Updated 4/7/23. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
SYMPHONIC BAND
All current Symphonic Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 Etudes (see below)
- Scales: You will be asked to play 4 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale
- All scales should be performed in the pattern and number of octaves indicated on the scale sheet
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
WIND SYMPHONY
All current Wind Symphony students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble. Students who wish to also be considered for the Merit Philharmonic should indicate this on their audition sign up form.
- Repertoire:
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- Students are strongly recommended to prepare the marked excerpts from the 2023-24 ILMEA Senior Band Etudes (see below). To help you prepare the etudes, you can listen to a recording of the etudes here. OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- For Merit Philharmonic audition only: 1 Orchestral Excerpt available here.
- Scales: Excerpts from provided scale sheet (see below)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Clarinet audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Bass clarinet audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Bassoon
CONCERT BAND
All current Concert Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 contrasting excerpts (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 3 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale (all scales can be performed with any octave range)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
SYMPHONIC BAND
All current Symphonic Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 Etudes (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 4 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale
- All scales should be performed in the pattern and number of octaves indicated on the scale sheet
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
WIND SYMPHONY
All current Wind Symphony students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble. Students who wish to also be considered for the Merit Philharmonic should indicate this on their audition sign up form.
- Repertoire: Students are strongly recommended to prepare the marked excerpts from the 2023-24 ILMEA Senior Band Etudes (see below). To help you prepare the etudes, you can listen to a recording of the etudes here. OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- For Merit Philharmonic audition only: 1 Orchestral Excerpt available here.
- Scales: Excerpts from provided scale sheet (see below)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Saxophone
CONCERT BAND
All current Concert Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 contrasting excerpts (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 3 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale (all scales can be performed with any octave range)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
SYMPHONIC BAND
All current Symphonic Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 Etudes (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 4 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale
- All scales should be performed in the pattern and number of octaves indicated on the scale sheet
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
WIND SYMPHONY
All current Wind Symphony students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble. Students who wish to also be considered for the Merit Philharmonic should indicate this on their audition sign up form.
- Repertoire:
- Students are strongly recommended to prepare the marked excerpts from the 2023-24 ILMEA Senior Band Etudes (see below). To help you prepare the etudes, you can listen to a recording of the etudes here.
- For Merit Philharmonic audition only: 1 Orchestral Excerpt (except Euphonium and Saxophone)
- Scales: Excerpts from provided scale sheet (see below)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Horn
CONCERT BAND
All current Concert Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 contrasting excerpts (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 3 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale (all scales can be performed with any octave range)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
SYMPHONIC BAND
All current Symphonic Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 Etudes (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 4 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
WIND SYMPHONY
All current Wind Symphony students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble. Students who wish to also be considered for the Merit Philharmonic should indicate this on their audition sign up form.
- Repertoire:
- Students are strongly recommended to prepare the marked excerpts from the 2023-24 ILMEA Senior Band Etudes (see below). To help you prepare the etudes, you can listen to a recording of the etudes here. OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- For Merit Philharmonic audition only: 1 Orchestral Excerpt available here.
- Scales: Excerpts from provided scale sheet (see below)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Trumpet
CONCERT BAND
All current Concert Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 contrasting excerpts (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 3 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale (all scales can be performed with any octave range)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
SYMPHONIC BAND
All current Symphonic Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 Etudes (see below)
- Scales: You will be asked to play 4 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale
- All scales should be performed in the pattern and number of octaves indicated on the scale sheet
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
WIND SYMPHONY
All current Wind Symphony students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble. Students who wish to also be considered for the Merit Philharmonic should indicate this on their audition sign up form.
- Repertoire: Students are strongly recommended to prepare the marked excerpts from the 2023-24 ILMEA Senior Band Etudes (see below). To help you prepare the etudes, you can listen to a recording of the etudes here. OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- For Merit Philharmonic audition only: 1 Orchestral available here.
- Scales: Excerpts from provided scale sheet (see below)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Trombone
CONCERT BAND
All current Concert Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 Contrasting Excerpts (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 3 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale (all scales can be performed with any octave range)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
SYMPHONIC BAND
All current Symphonic Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble. Required
- Required Etudes: 2 Etudes (see below)
- Scales: You will be asked to play 4 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale
- All scales should be performed in the pattern and number of octaves indicated on the scale sheet
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Trombone audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Bass Trombone audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
WIND SYMPHONY
All current Wind Symphony students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble. Students who wish to also be considered for the Merit Philharmonic should indicate this on their audition sign up form.
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- Repertoire: Students are strongly recommended to prepare the marked excerpts from the 2023-24 ILMEA Senior Band Etudes (see below). To help you prepare the etudes, you can listen to a recording of the etudes here. OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- For Merit Philharmonic audition only: 1 Orchestral Excerpt available here.
- Scales: Excerpts from provided scale sheet (see below)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
- Repertoire: Students are strongly recommended to prepare the marked excerpts from the 2023-24 ILMEA Senior Band Etudes (see below). To help you prepare the etudes, you can listen to a recording of the etudes here. OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Trombone audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Bass Trombone audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Euphonium
CONCERT BAND
All current Concert Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 contrasting excerpts (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 3 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale (all scales can be performed with any octave range)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
SYMPHONIC BAND
All current Symphonic Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 Etudes (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 4 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale
- All scales should be performed in the pattern and number of octaves indicated on the scale sheet
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
WIND SYMPHONY
All current Wind Symphony students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble. Students who wish to also be considered for the Merit Philharmonic should indicate this on their audition sign up form.
- Repertoire: Students are strongly recommended to prepare the marked excerpts from the 2023-24 ILMEA Senior Band Etudes (see below). To help you prepare the etudes, you can listen to a recording of the etudes here. OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- For Merit Philharmonic audition only: 1 Orchestral Excerpt (except Euphonium and Saxophone)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
Tuba
CONCERT BAND
All current Concert Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 contrasting excerpts (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 3 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale (all scales can be performed with any octave range)
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here.*Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
(Updated 4.1.2022)
SYMPHONIC BAND
All current Symphonic Band students MUST re-audition to keep their spot in this ensemble.
- Required Etudes: 2 Etudes (see below) OR *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
- Scales: You will be asked to play 4 of any of the following scales – C Major, F Major, Bb Major, Eb Major, Ab Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, E Major, Chromatic Scale
- All scales should be performed in the pattern and number of octaves indicated on the scale sheet
- Sightreading: (provided at audition)
Audition materials are available here. *Students may also play a short, prepared piece in lieu of the posted excerpt that showcases similar range and technical skills.
WIND SYMPHONY
All current Wind Symphony students MUST re-audition to keep their spot