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Civic Orchestra - Audition Requirements

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Audition Requirements for Wind, Brass and Percussion Players

Play selections from the suggested audition music
AND/OR
Two contrasting excerpts of the player’s choosing from solo, etude, or ensemble literature (2-3 minutes total length)
Two major scales of the player’s choosing (minimum two-octave range)
Full-range chromatic scale
One short sight-reading excerpt
Scales must be played from memory; slurring up, tonguing down.
Players are welcome to submit a resume of their musical background and experiences.

The audition will be informal. You should come prepared to play something with which you feel very comfortable. If you choose to play from the suggested audition music, please don't feel obligated to play all of the excerpts. Pick and choose, and prepare something that is comfortable to you. The audition should not be a stressful situation. It is an opportunity to get to know you and hear you play.

An audition could consist entirely of privately chosen music and scales or a mix of that and a few excerpts. It is all up to you!

Please remember to email Christopher Westover and schedule an audition time!

Suggested audition music by instrument is available.

For more information about the audition and/or sheet music, contact Chris Westover at chrisdavidwestover@ou.edu .

Civic Orchestra - Audition Requirements

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