As a broad guideline, successful candidates for the New York Symphonic Band should be working on repertoire that is equivalent to NYSSMA level 4 through level 5. The applicant’s prepared piece should be one that is an accurate representation of their technical and artistic ability. The following information is provided for students and teachers as a general guide to the level of musicianship. Some sight-reading may be required and students may also be asked to play a scale.įor more information on Jazz Ensembles and to schedule an audition, email Neal Kirkwoord, program coordinator. Students interested in auditioning should prepare a solo selection which demonstrates their best musical and technical abilities. Third Street’s jazz program is comprised of two main ensembles, Jazz Prep (ages 9 – 11) and Jazz Big Band (ages 12 and above), as well as a number of small jazz combos. Please contact Joan Forsyth for more information and to schedule an audition. Students must be taking individual piano lessons and have consent and support from their individual lesson instructors to participate in a piano ensemble.īefore auditioning, students must demonstrate performance readiness by participating in at least three public performances such as a Music Hour, studio recital, concert or equivalent performances outside of Third Street. The recommended minimum age of a student playing in an ensemble is 6-years-old, and they will need to show proficiency appropriate to their age in technique, musicianship and reading abilities. Returning students do not need to audition. Students will be placed in groups based on their age and ability as judged in auditions. Students will be asked to demonstrate techniques including vibrato and double tonguing.įor questions about joining Flutonium or Flute Lab, email Susan Friedlander PIANO ENSEMBLES.2 Octave major and minor scales through 3 sharps and flats.If interested in joining the ensemble, please email Shanda Wooley FLUTONIUM Audition requirements: Prepared piece at Suzuki book 5 level (or equivalent), 3 octave scales, sight reading. We will contact you to schedule an in-person Zoom meeting for sight-readingĮmail your videos to Carolyn Jeselsohn at ADVANCED CELLO ENSEMBLE (ACE)Īdvanced cello students prepare and perform multi-part cello ensemble works by composers ranging from Bach to the Beatles.Two scales and arpeggios of your choice.Two contrasting solo pieces of your choice.1Įnd of Book 4: Marcello’s Sonata in E Minorįlute and Clarinet students wishing to audition for Philharmonia should perform 2 major scales of their choice as well as the following excerpts: Clarinet and Fluteįall 2020 Chamber Auditions will consist of video recording of: 3Įnd of Book 4: Breval’s Sonata in C Major, Op.
Always consult with your teacher.īook 4: Vivaldi Violin Concerto Mvts. Students should use these criteria as general guidelines for audition preparation, but may be placed in a different orchestra based on their audition. The pieces suggested for each instrument are minimum level requirements.
Each orchestra has its own set of audition requirements detailed in the table below. New students and those interested in moving to the next level of orchestra can audition at the beginning or at the end of the school year. Students who plan to continue performing in the same orchestra do not need to re-audition.
ORCHESTRAS Next orchestra auditions will take place in September Ready to register today? You can register online. Contact Student Services to add Chorus to your schedule, or call 21 x17 with questions. Third Street choirs are divided by age and do not require an audition.
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