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2010-11 AUDITION INFORMATION

Auditions for the Marin Symphony Youth Programs will be held on August 28 & 29 and September 4 & 5 from 10:00AM - 7:00PM at the College of Marin (Kentfield campus), Fine Arts Building, Room FA75.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time. We will notify you of your assigned time after we receive your MSYP application.

Submit your application online here.

(You can also apply via mail using our downloadable MSYP Application Form).

Additional re-seating auditions will be held after the Winter Concert for the Marin Symphony Youth Orchestra only.

Below please find specific audition requirements and instructions for the Marin Symphony Youth Orchestra and Crescendo Orchestra. Note that the requirements for these two orchestras differ considerably. Please read the following information carefully.

CRESCENDO ORCHESTRA

Program Requirements:

Ages 10-17. Must study privately with a teacher and be involved in your school music program, if available.

Audition Requirements:

1. Scales - Crescendo applicants should perform 2 scales and arpeggios of your choice in as many octaves as you are comfortable (2 octaves recommended). One scale should be played with speed and accuracy and the other should be played slowly with the best tone possible.
String players should be able to demonstrate a variety of bow strokes, dynamics and articulation.

2. Prepared piece - Crescendo applicants should perform one solo piece that you have worked on with your teacher. You do not need to bring an accompanist.

3. Sight Reading - Crescendo applicants will be given music from the current Crescendo season at the audition and will be asked to try some of it out at the audition. This will give you the opportunity to see what music we will be doing, and if it is up to your current level.

MARIN SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Program Requirements:

Ages 12-18. Must study privately with a teacher and be involved in school music program, if available.

Audition Requirements:

1) Scales and Arpeggios. You will only have to play the one the conductor asks for.

Flute:	(2 OCTAVES) MAJOR KEYS: C, D, E-flat, E, F, G, A-flat, A
Oboe:	(2 OCTAVES) MAJOR KEYS: C, D-flat, D, E-flat
Clarinet:	(2 OCTAVES) CONCERT PITCH: F, G, A-flat, B-flat C, D, 3 octaves: E-flat, E
Bassoon:	(2 OCTAVES) MAJOR KEYS: E-flat, F, G, A-flat, A, B-flat, (3 OCTAVES): C
Violin 1 & 2	(3 OCTAVES) MAJOR KEYS: G, A-flat, A, B-flat, B, C, D, E-flat, E
Viola & Cello	(3 OCTAVES) MAJOR KEYS: C, D, E-flat, E, F, G, A-flat, A
Bass:	(2 OCTAVES) MAJOR KEYS: E, F, G, A-flat, A, B-flat, C
Horn:	(2 OCTAVES) CONCERT PITCH MAJOR KEYS: A-flat, A, B-flat, C (written pitches E-flat, E, F, G)
Trumpet:	(2 OCTAVES) CONCERT PITCH MAJOR KEYS: F, G, A-flat, A, B-flat, C
Trombone:	(2 OCTAVES) CONCERT PITCH MAJOR KEYS: F, G, A-flat, A, B-flat, C
Percussion:	Concert snare drum roll (instrument provided) soft-loud-soft, 3 of the basic snare drum rudiments (flam, ruffs, paradiddles, etc), and a C Major scale on the glockenspiel (instrument provided by MSYO)

2) One solo piece that represents your best abilities. The piece should be from the standard repertoire and demonstrate slow and fast playing. The piece does not need to be memorized but memorization is highly recommended if you wish to be considered for a leadership position within your section. Do not bring an accompanist.

3) Excerpts: The orchestral excerpts are available for download here. Please prepare all appropriate excerpts for your instrument. Take time to learn the orchestral excerpts as they are a very important part of the audition. You MUST listen to a recording of the piece and excerpts must be played up to marked tempo. Start on the music early so that you have time to prepare.

Marin Symphony Youth Programs
c/o The Marin Symphony
4340 Redwood Highway, Suite 409c
San Rafael, CA 94903

Phone: 415.479.8100
Fax: 415.479.8110