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2021 Ensemble Program Auditions OBOE
Melbourne Youth Orchestras T 9376 8988 | W myo.org.au | 120 – 130 Southbank Blvd, Southbank VIC 3006
Reg. Incorp. No. A0025951E | ABN 54 089 059 805
MELBOURNE YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY
PERCY GRAINGER YOUTH ORCHESTRA
MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA
2021 Ensemble Program Audition
OBOE Excerpt 1: HOLST The Planets, Op.32, Mvt III. Mercury
Excerpt 2: BERLIOZ Romeo and Juliet, Op.17: Part II, No.1 ‘Romeo Alone’
Excerpt 3: RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade, Op.35, Mvt II. Excerpt 4: DEBUSSY La Mer, Mvt II.
These excerpts are compulsory IF applying for the Melbourne Youth Orchestra (flagship ensemble):
Excerpt 5: STRAVINSKY Petrushka: First Tableaux Excerpt 6: BEETHOVEN Symphony No.7, Op.92, in A Major, Mvt I.
COR ANGLAIS This excerpt is compulsory IF applying on Cor Anglais.
Excerpt 1: DVOŘÁK Symphony No.9, Op.95, in E minor, Mvt II.
2021 Ensemble Program Auditions OBOE
Melbourne Youth Orchestras T 9376 8988 | W myo.org.au | 120 – 130 Southbank Blvd, Southbank VIC 3006
Reg. Incorp. No. A0025951E | ABN 54 089 059 805
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS 1. Orchestral Excerpts
Melbourne Youth Wind Symphony: Excerpts 1-4 only + auxiliary (if applicable) Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra: Excerpts 1-4 only + auxiliary (if applicable) Melbourne Youth Orchestra: Excerpts 1-6 + auxiliary (if applicable) NB: Applicants are expected to prepare ALL excerpts, INCLUDING auxiliary excerpts if applicable. All markings and instructions (e.g. bowing, dynamics, tempi, etc.) are to be observed.
2. Own choice work
A concerto movement or other appropriate solo work that best demonstrates your technical abilities and musicianship.
3. Sight-reading to the level of the ensemble (to be supplied in the audition).
GENERAL INFORMATION • Your audition will be unaccompanied; • Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your audition time; • Your audition will last approximately 7 to 10 minutes; • Due to time constraints, you may be asked to stop playing before you reach the end of your own
choice work; • The panel may not want to hear all your excerpts; • Any audition requirements not prepared will result in an incomplete assessment of the applicant’s
suitability for the ensemble; and • MYO strongly encourages applicants to apply on auxiliary wind instruments where possible, as
this may affect the outcome of the audition. MYO may be able to assist with access to auxiliary instruments for the audition and for use in the program, should an applicant be successful in their audition and is subsequently rostered on to play the instrument. Please contact myo@myo.org.au for more information.
2021 Ensemble Program Auditions OBOE
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EXCERPT 1
HOLST The Planets, Op.32, Mvt III. Mercury Vivace Top line only
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
2021 Ensemble Program Auditions OBOE
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EXCERPT 2
BERLIOZ Romeo and Juliet, Op.17: Part II, No.1 ‘Romeo Alone’
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
2021 Ensemble Program Auditions OBOE
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EXCERPT 3
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade, Op.35, Mvt II.
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
2021 Ensemble Program Auditions OBOE
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EXCERPT 4
DEBUSSY La Mer, Mvt II. Top line only
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
2021 Ensemble Program Auditions OBOE
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EXCERPT 5 This excerpt is compulsory IF applying for the Melbourne Youth Orchestra
STRAVINSKY Petrushka: First Tableaux Vivace
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
2021 Ensemble Program Auditions OBOE
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EXCERPT 6 This excerpt is compulsory IF applying for the Melbourne Youth Orchestra
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.7, Op.92, in A Major, Mvt I. Vivace
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
2021 Ensemble Program Auditions COR ANGLAIS
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AUXILIARY EXCERPT This excerpt is compulsory IF applying on COR ANGLAIS
DVOŘÁK Symphony No.9, Op.95, in E minor, Mvt II.
FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY