Auditions:

Strings:

Please prepare and upload the following in one video segment. Scroll to the bottom of the page for information on how to best prepare your audition video.

  • One 3 octave major or minor scale of choice (basses 2 octaves).

  • One 1-2 minute excerpt from a solo, etude or piece of music that shows off your skills.  You may add a second short excerpt within that time frame if you wish to show a contrasting piece to illustrate your playing abilities.

 

Woodwind/Brass*:

Please prepare and upload the following in one video segment. Scroll to the bottom of the page for information on how to best prepare your audition video.

  • One 3 octave ma10jor or minor scale of choice.

  • One 1-2 minute excerpt from a solo, etude or piece of music that shows off your skills.  You may add a second short excerpt within that time frame if you wish to show a contrasting piece to illustrate your playing abilities.

*Auditions for woodwinds and brass are preferred but not required.  If you choose not to audition, please be sure to complete the last question on the application about including a short music bio to understand your background and experience.

Percussion*:

Please prepare and upload the following in one video segment. Scroll to the bottom of the page for information on how to best prepare your audition video

  • One 1-2 minute excerpt from a solo, etude or piece of music that shows off your skills.

  • One 1-2 minute excerpt on a different instrument demonstrating your abilities.

  • If you have access to a mallet instrument, it is preferred that one of your submissions be on a mallet instrument (marimba, xylophone, etc.)

*Auditions for percussion are preferred but not required.  If you choose not to audition, please be sure to complete the last question on the application about including a short bio of your music background and experience.

Harp/Keyboard*:

Please prepare and upload the following in one video segment. Scroll to the bottom of the page for information on how to best prepare your audition video.

  • One 2 or 3 octave major or minor scale of choice.

  • One 1-2 minute excerpt from a solo, etude or piece of music that shows off your skills.  You may add a second short excerpt within that time frame if you wish to show a contrasting piece to illustrate your playing abilities.

*Auditions for harp and keyboard are preferred but not required.  If you choose not to audition, please be sure to complete the last question on the application about including a short bio of your music background and experience.

 

Audition Video

To prepare your audition video, please note the following guidelines:

  • Acceptable video file formats are MP4 (MPEG-4) and MOV.
  • Use a phone camera or dedicated video camera to record your scale and piece in one video segment.  If you use an iPhone to shoot your video, please go to Settings -> Camera -> Formats to set the format to “Most Compatible” before you shoot your video.
  • Use the camera in landscape orientation.  (Turn your phone sideways.)
  • Please use either a tripod or other means of holding the camera steady.
  • Place your camera so that it clearly shows your face and both of your arms as you play, and be sure that your music stand does not block this view. 
  • Do a test video to be sure lighting is good and the sound is working.
  • Please state your name before playing and the piece or etude you will be playing.
  • For best results, please try to eliminate all background noise.  

 

For directions on how to upload a video via YouTube:  https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57407?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop  You can copy and paste your new link into the audition form.

 

To upload a video via Canva link: (considered easiest option):

Note:  Please use a laptop or desktop computer (not a phone).  

In order to create just one video, go to canva.com and create a video.  It is free to sign up.  

Once you have logged in:

  1. Click on the "Videos" icon.  
  2. Click on the "Video" icon under "Easy-to-assemble" videos
  3. On the left side menu, click on "Uploads".  And then "Upload Files".  Upload all your separate video files that you wish to merge into one video.  
  4. Once all the videos are uploaded, click and drag the videos into your document, adding a new page for each video.  
  5. Click on the "Share" button on the top right hand corner of the page.  
  6. Be sure to select “Anyone with Link” and “Can Watch” your video (not can edit).  
  7. Select "View Only Link" and then select "Copy".  Paste this link when you submit your audition.  ​