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Auditions

Large ensemble auditions

Auditions for orchestra and concert bands take place on the first day of Summer Music Clinic and are held to determine seating placement in the large ensembles. Everyone is assigned to play in a band or orchestra.

Students should prepare the following materials for their audition:

  1. A short (2-4 minute) excerpt of a solo or etude that highlights the student’s technical playing
  2. A short (2-4 minute) excerpt of a solo or etude that highlights the student’s lyrical playing
  3. Major scales
  4. Students may be asked to sight-read

Percussionists should prepare:

  • Snare drum solo or etude (Cirone, Peters, or similar)
  • 2-mallet or 4-mallet keyboard solo or etude (Goldenberg, Ford, Musser, or similar)
  • Timpani solo or etude (Firth, Peters, or similar)

Master Classes

If you would like to play in the master class, please let your faculty instructor know at your band/orchestra audition on the first day. Learn more >>

Jazz band auditions

Along with band and orchestra, the Summer Music Clinic features a jazz band. Interested students may audition for jazz band after their band/orchestra audition. Learn more >>

Honors recital auditions

The annual Honors Recital features solo performances by the Summer Music Clinic’s most outstanding string, woodwind, brass, percussion, and piano students. Learn more >>

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  • About
    • Electives
    • 2022 Faculty
    • Daily Schedule
    • Masterclasses
      • 2023 Masterclass Faculty
  • Check-In info
  • Ensembles
    • Past Repertoire
    • Jazz Bands
    • Chamber Ensembles
  • Auditions
    • Honors Recital Auditions
    • Jazz Band Auditions
  • Travel, Housing
    • Packing List
  • Contact