Audition Packet  2015‐2016 

Dear Musician, Welcome to the GYSO 2015‐2016 Auditions! We’re excited to have you be a part of the GYSO family for the upcoming season. Enclosed in this packet, you will find everything you need for your upcoming audition. Whether this is your first audition ever or your last one of many, there’s no reason to be nervous. We’re looking forward to hearing you perform! In the next few pages you will find: ‐Ensemble descriptions ‐Audition requirements ‐Audition locations by instrument -Audition building locations and parking maps ‐FAQ ‐Excerpts

Let us know if you have any questions and good luck on your upcoming audition! Sincerely,

Katherine Holland, DMA General Manager Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras

GYSO Ensembles Symphony Orchestra The Symphony Orchestra is the most advanced orchestral ensemble in the GYSO program. Symphony performs professional-level works from a variety of classical eras. Recent performances have included works of Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Haydn, Beethoven, and Mahler, as well as newly commissioned works. Symphony also performs with professional soloists from the Atlanta area, recently including John Warren(clarinet), Kenn Wagner (violin), Helen Kim (violin), Tom Hooten (trumpet), and Charae Kruger (cello). Symphony members are eligible for the GYSO Concerto Competition. Symphony strings are generally playing 3 octave scales in all major and minor keys and solos from the standard concerto and sonata repertoire. They possess a controlled and varied vibrato and can produce a wide variety of bow strokes both on and off the string. Winds are comfortable in all major and minor keys and can play a full-register chromatic scale. Horns and trumpets are able to play (though perhaps not sight-read) all transpositions. Violas, cellos, bassoons, and trombones are familiar with alternate clefs. Most woodwinds are comfortable with at least one auxiliary instrument. Philharmonia Philharmonia performs professional-level and advanced educational works for full orchestra. Recent performances have included works of Tchaikovsky, Vaughan Williams, Bizet, Telemann, and Bernstein. Philharmonia students are eligible for the GYSO Concerto Competition.

Philharmonia strings are generally playing 2 or 3 octave scales (up to 7th position) and solos from Suzuki book 5 and up. They use vibrato consistently and have facility with some off-the-string bow techniques. Winds are comfortable in all major keys and can play a full-register chromatic scale. Trumpets and horns are comfortable in some of the most common transpositions. Violas, cellos, bassoons, and trombones are developing familiarity in alternate clefs. Some woodwinds can play auxiliary instruments.

Camerata Directed by Charles Laux, Camerata is the youngest full orchestra in the GYSO program. Camerata repertoire consists of educational works, including original compositions for student orchestra and transcriptions of pieces from the classical canon. Camerata strings are generally playing 2 or 3 octave scales (up to 5th position) and solos from Suzuki books 3 and 4. They are starting to establish vibrato. Camerata winds are generally comfortable in keys from 4 flats to 2 sharps, know the difference between concert and written pitch, and can play a two-octave chromatic scale. Sinfonia Directed by Whitney Tinley, Sinfonia is the youngest orchestra in the GYSO program. Sinfonia performs educational works, both original compositions and transcriptions, for string orchestra. Sinfonia students are generally playing 1 or 2 octave scales and solos from Suzuki books 1 and 2. First violins may play in 1st and 3rd positions. Players tend to have some familiarity with multiple hand positions. Percussion Ensemble The Percussion Ensemble provides advanced high school and middle school percussionists with the opportunity to develop and improve ensemble skills on a wide variety of instruments under the guidance of John Lawless. In addition to performing works from the published percussion ensemble repertoire, students also have the opportunity to write works for the ensemble. Jazz Ensemble Directed by Sam Skelton, the GYSO Jazz Ensemble performs a wide variety of jazz styles with a standard big band instrumentation. Members also have opportunities to perform in a combo setting.

String Audition Requirements Sinfonia: Solo 2-3 minute piece of your choice Scales G major and D major (1 or 2 octaves) Excerpts D only Camerata Solo 2-3 minute piece of your choice Scales Violin – G major, D major, C major, A major (1 or 2 octaves) Viola/Cello/Bass – G major, D major, C major, F major (1 or 2 octaves) Excerpts C and D Philharmonia Solo 2-3 minute piece of your choice Scales All strings – All major scales from 2 flats to 3 sharps (2 or 3 octaves) Excerpts B and C Symphony Solo 2-3 minute piece of your choice Scales All major scales from 4 flats to 4 sharps (2, 3 or 4 octaves) Excerpts A and B NOTE: Neither an accompanist nor memorization is required 

Wind Audition Requirements Camerata: Solo 2-3 minute piece of your choice Scales All major scales from 3 flats to 1 sharp (1 or 2 octaves), chromatic (1 or 2 octaves) Excerpts C only Philharmonia: Solo 2-3 minute piece of your choice Scales All major scales from 4 flats to 2 sharps (1 or 2 octaves), chromatic (1 or 2 octaves) Excerpts B and C Symphony: Solo 2-3 minute piece of your choice Scales All major scales from 4 flats to 4 sharps (1,2, or 3 octaves), chromatic (full range) Excerpts A and B (If there are two A excerpts for your instrument, prepare both.) NOTE: Neither an accompanist nor memorization is required 

Jazz Audition Requirements Winds: Solo 2-5 minute solo (in any style, jazz or classical) 2 Scales Any scales (blues scales may be used) Sight Reading Piano/Guitar: Solo 2-5 minute solo (in any style, jazz or classical) 2 Scales Any scales (blues scales may be used) Chord Change Reading Sight Reading Drums: Drummers will be asked to keep time in two contrasting styles Two separate auditions are required for percussion and jazz drums.

Percussion Audition Requirements Percussion: Percussionists should prepare solos or etudes on two different instruments. A keyboard instrument and timpani are preferred. Note that two separate auditions are required for percussion and jazz drums.

Audition Location Auditions are held at Kennesaw State University in the Wilson Annex and the Music Building. There will be a check in table inside both buildings to help you find your way to your warmup and audition rooms once you arrive for your audition. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes before your audition.

Audition Locations By Instrument Please check for the location by your instrument and the date of your audition. Instrument

5/11/2015

5/12/2015

5/13/2015

5/14/2015

5/15/2015

Violin

MU107

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WA2080

WA2080

WA2080

Viola

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MU109

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Cello

MU109

MU107

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Bass

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Woodwinds

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MU109

Brass

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WA2080

Jazz

WA2080

Percussion

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MU107 = Music Building, Room 107 MU109 = Music Building, Room 109 WA2080 = Wilson Annex, Room 2080 WAPS= Wilson Annex, Percussion Studio

Audition Locations Parking **All auditions take place at Kennesaw State University’s main campus

Wilson Annex(WA) - Parking Lot E Music Building(MU)- Parking Lot D

Location of Buildings for Auditions **All auditions take place at Kennesaw State University’s main campus

Wilson Annex(WA)- Outlined in Green Music Building(MU)- Outlined in Red

Audition FAQ 1. Which ensemble should I apply for? Auditions are held so that we can place you in the ensemble that fits you best. We have different scale and excerpt requirements for each orchestra, but playing an audition for a certain orchestra does not guarantee placement in that orchestra; it merely makes you eligible for it. 2. Do I need to have my audition music memorized? Memorization is not necessary. We want you to feel as comfortable as possible. 3. When does GYSO rehearse and when does the program start and stop? GYSO rehearses once a week on Sundays (Wednesdays for Jazz). The GYSO season adheres to the academic calendar as closely as possible with respect to holidays and vacations, starting in August and ending in May. Our complete calendar and rehearsal schedule for the current year is on our calendar page. 4. Do I need to dress up for the audition? Dressing up is not mandatory. Most people wear dressy-casual, comfortable clothes to the audition.

5. When do I apply for financial aid? After you are accepted into one of the orchestras, you can apply at any time prior to the deadline on the financial aid form on our forms page. Financial aid only covers the tuition (or a portion of the tuition); it does not cover the $25 application fee. Students must reapply for financial aid every year. 6. When and how will I find out the results of the audition? You will not receive any audition results over the phone or on the website. Results will be emailed to your primary email provided by June 15. Under NO circumstances will results be given over the phone prior to the conclusion of auditions. 7. Do current GYSO students have to audition? Yes. All interested students must audition for the program.

If you have any further questions or concerns, contact: Katherine Holland, DMA GYSO General Manager [email protected]

EXCERPTS 

GYSO Audition Excerpts – Violin D. Johannes Brahms, Theme from Symphony No. 1

C. Johann Pachelbel, Canon in D

B. Gustav Holst, St. Paul's Suite, 1st mov.

A. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4 in F minor, 4th mov.

GYSO Audition Excerpts – Viola D. Johannes Brahms, Theme from Symphony No. 1

C. Johann Pachelbel, Canon in D

B. Gustav Holst, St. Paul's Suite, 1st mov.

A. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4 in F minor, 4th mov.

GYSO Audition Excerpts – Cello D. Johannes Brahms, Theme from Symphony No. 1

C. J.S. Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, 1st mov.

B. Gustav Holst, St. Paul's Suite, 1st mov.

A. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4 in F minor, 4th mov.

GYSO Audition Excerpts – Bass D. Johannes Brahms, Theme from Symphony No. 1

C. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Serenade for String Orchestra, 3rd mov.

B. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Serenade for String Orchestra, 1st mov.

A. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4 in F minor, 4th mov.

GYSO Audition Excerpts – Flute C. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Symphony No. 41, 1st mov.

B. Franz Schubert, Symphony No. 8, 1st mov.

A. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4, 4th mov.

GYSO Audition Excerpts – Oboe

C. Johannes Brahms, Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn

B. Sergei Prokofiev, Peter and the Wolf

A. Camille Saint-Saëns, Samson and Delilah, "Bacchanale"

GYSO Audition Excerpts – Clarinet C. Felix Mendelssohn, “Nocturne”

B. Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 6, 1st mov.

A. Rimsky-Korsakov, Capriccio Espagnol, 3rd mov.

GYSO Audition Excerpts – Bassoon

C. Felix Mendelssohn, “Wedding March”

B. Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 5, 1st mov.

A. Sergei Prokofiev, Peter and the Wolf

GYSO Audition Excerpts – French Horn

C. Stravisnksy—“Finale” from Firebird (1919)

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B. Tchaikovsky—Symphony No. 5 (beginning of movement II)


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A. Strauss—Till Eulenspiegel (opening)

GYSO Audition Excerpts – Trumpet

C. Jean Sibelius, Finlandia

B. Ludwig van Beethoven, Leonore No. 3

A. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 6, 1st mov.

GYSO Audition Excerpts – Trombone C. Jean Sibelius, Finlandia

B. Gustav Holst, The Planets, “Mars”

A. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 5, 4th mov.

GYSO Audition Excerpts – Tuba C. Edward Elgar, Enigma Variations, “Finale”

B. Gustav Holst, The Planets, “Mars”

A. Richard Wagner, Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg