What do I practice for my audition?

Please refer to your full instrument requirements here. An overview is below:

• Scales
  • Prepare the required scales listed in your selected requirements – please follow the given tempos.
  • Music for scales is provided for Philharmonia and Sinfonia/Concertino levels.
  • Minor scales can be performed in any form (natural, harmonic, or melodic)
• Solo
  • Prepare one piece of music that demonstrates your best abilities. Selections can include solos, studies, school music, or other pieces.
  • Your solo selection should not be more than 3 minutes in length. If your solo is longer than 3 minutes, please make appropriate cuts within the music.
• Excerpts
  • Excerpts are short sections of music taken from larger pieces.
  • Prepare all the excerpts included on your requirements page and follow all markings.