Brass
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Audition requirements are listed below for each PYO ensemble: Sinfonia Musica, Orchestra Nova, Peninsula Young Artists, and the Peninsula Youth Orchestra.
All applicants must submit a recorded audition that includes scales, an etude or solo piece, and orchestra excerpts. Musicians will be evaluated on posture, tone, intonation, rhythmic control, technique, articulation, dynamics, expression, and preparation. All musicians must be able to read musical notation. Please review the ensemble requirements to determine which audition you should prepare.
Participating in your school's music program is an important part of being a PYO member. PYO strongly supports music education in schools, which offers students regular ensemble experience that complements their involvement in PYO. Together with private lessons, participation in both school music and PYO forms a well-rounded foundation for musical growth. We encourage and expect all musicians to be part of this important 'triangle' of learning and development. Musicians may be asked to provide proof of school music participation during the season.
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SCALE REQUIREMENTS
1 major and 1 minor scale, ascending and descending. See specific scale requirements below for your instrument. Scales are transposed for your specific instrument (not concert pitch for Trumpet and Horn).
Trumpet
One or two octave G major scale
One or two octave D minor scale
Scales should be played in eighth notes (tongue two, slur two)♩= 100
Horn
One octave D major scale
One octave D minor scale
Scales should be played in eighth notes (tongue two, slur two)♩= 100
Trombone & Euphonium
One octave G major scale
One octave D minor scale
Scales should be played in eighth notes (tongue two, slur two)♩= 100
Tuba
One octave G major scale
One octave D minor scale
Scales should be played in eighth notes (tongue two, slur two)♩= 100
SOLO OR ETUDE REQUIREMENT
Prepared solo or etude (no more than 2 minutes) that demonstrates student’s current ability.
ORCHESTRA EXCERPT REQUIREMENT
Required excerpt of Sinfonia-level piece.
Trumpet: Star Wars m. 3-11
Horn: Star Wars m. 1-11
Trombone/Euphonium: Star Wars m. 1-11
Tuba: Star Wars m. 1-11
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SCALE REQUIREMENTS
2 major scales, ascending and descending. See specific scale requirements below for your instrument. Scales are transposed for your specific instrument (not concert pitch for Trumpet and Horn).
Trumpet
A major scale
E major scale
Scales should be played in eighth notes (tongue two, slur two)♩= 120
Please play as many octaves as you are able
Horn
D major scale
F major scale
Scales should be played in eighth notes (tongue two, slur two)♩= 120
Please play as many octaves as you are able
Trombone & Euphonium
A major scale
F major scale
Scales should be played in eighth notes (tongue two, slur two)♩= 120
Please play as many octaves as you are able
Tuba
A major scale
F major scale
Scales should be played in eighth notes (tongue two, slur two)♩= 120
Please play as many octaves as you are able
SOLO OR ETUDE REQUIREMENT
Prepared solo or etude (no more than 2 minutes) that demonstrates student’s current ability.
ORCHESTRA EXCERPT REQUIREMENT
Required excerpt of Nova-level piece.
Trumpet:Huapango del Oso Trumpet I, M- N
Horn: Huapango del Oso m. 23-43
Trombone/Euphonium: Cumberland Cross Trombone I, m. 45-55
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SCALE REQUIREMENTS
2 major scales, ascending and descending. See specific scale requirements below for your instrument. Scales are transposed for your specific instrument (not concert pitch for Trumpet and Horn).
Trumpet
B major scale, two or more octaves
A-flat major scale, two or more octaves
Scales should be played in eighth notes (tongue two, slur two)♩= 120
Please play as many octaves as you are able
Horn
C major scale, two or more octaves
E major scale, two or more octaves
Scales should be played in eighth notes (tongue two, slur two)♩= 120
Please play as many octaves as you are able.
Trombone & Euphonium
E-flat major scale
B major scale
Scales should be played in eighth notes (tongue two, slur two)♩= 120
Please play as many octaves as you are able
Tuba
E-flat major scale
B major scale
Scales should be played in eighth notes (tongue two, slur two)♩= 120
Please play as many octaves as you are able
SOLO OR ETUDE REQUIREMENT
Prepared solo or etude (no more than 2 minutes) that demonstrates student’s current ability.
ORCHESTRA EXCERPT REQUIREMENT
Required excerpt of PYA-level piece.
Trumpet: American in Paris Trumpet I, m. 159-168
Horn: Before the Frost Horn I, m. 32-45
Trombone/Euphonium: American in Paris Trombone I, m. 95-103 & m. 123-126
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SCALE REQUIREMENTS
Two or three octave major scale
Two or three octave harmonic minor scale
Please play one scale in a sharp key and the other in a flat key
Chromatic scale (full range of the instrument, from lowest to highest comfortable note)
REPERTOIRE
Two contrasting pieces or styles are recommended
Etude demonstrating technical ability and musical control (Maximum length: 2 minutes)
Solo (or orchestra excerpt) demonstrating current skill level