What do I practice for my audition?

Please refer to your full instrument requirements here. Every audition includes:

1. Scales
   • Prepare and record all scales listed in the instrument packet for your audition level. Use the listed tempos as a guide.
   • Scales are written out for some levels. You can choose any articulation.
   • Minor scales can be performed in any form (natural, harmonic, or melodic), unless otherwise stated.
2. Solo
   • Prepare a piece of music that demonstrates your best playing Selection can include a solo, etude, school ensemble music, or other piece of music.
   • Record your solo without piano accompaniment, keeping it under 3 minutes. If needed, select a shorter section of your piece to fit the time limit.
3. Excerpts
   • Excerpts are short sections from larger pieces of music.
   • Prepare all excerpts for your audition level and follow the Look up any unfamiliar musical terms so you can play confidently.
   • Listen to recordings (YouTube, Spotify, etc.) to understand tempos, musicality, and phrasing – judges will evaluate your performance on all artistic elements, not just note accuracy.