Eugene Youth Symphony Audition Requirements
- When:Fall auditions for students new to the area wanting to be in Little Symphony, Junior Orchestra and the Eugene Youth Symphony will take place Thursday, Spt. 11th starting at 4 pm for all String, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion instruments. For more information please call 484-0473.
- Where:The Dunn Center located at 3411 Willamette Street in Eugene Click here for a map
- Age limit:Maximum age is 21. No musician over 21 will be auditioned.
- What to play:A short solo, no longer than 3 minutes, a two-octave major scale of your choice (a three octave major scale for violin players), and a two-octave melodic minor scale (a three octave melodic minor scale for violin players) of your choice. Percussionists will be asked to play a challenging snare drum solo and a mallet selection. All those auditioning will be asked to sight-read.
Eugene Junior Orchestra Audition Requirements
- When:Fall auditions for students new to the area wanting to be in Little Symphony, Junior Orchestra and the Eugene Youth Symphony will take place Thursday, Spt. 11th starting at 4 pm for all String, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion instruments. For more information please call 484-0473.
- Where:The Dunn Center located at 3411 Willamette Street in Eugene Click here for a map
- Age limit:Most members of the orchestra are in grades 6 - 10.
- What to play:A short solo, no longer than 3 minutes in length, a two-octave major scale of your choice, and a two-octave melodic minor scale of your choice. Percussionists should be prepared to play a challenging snare drum solo and a mallet selection. All those auditioning will be asked to sight-read.
Little Symphony Audition Requirements
- When:Fall auditions for students new to the area wanting to be in Little Symphony, Junior Orchestra and the Eugene Youth Symphony will take place Thursday, Spt. 11th starting at 4 pm for all String, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion instruments. For more information please call 484-0473.
- Where:The Dunn Center located at 3411 Willamette Street in Eugene Click here for a map
- Age limit:At least 3 years of instruction required
- What to play:A short solo, no longer than 3 minutes, and one- octave G, D, C and F major scales (violin players will be asked to play a two-octave D major scale. All those auditioning will be asked to sight-read.
Arts Umbrella Orchestras -- Audition Advice
At an audition you want to make the best impression possible. Here are some suggestions you might consider:
- Play music you are comfortable with and best displays your skills.
- Prepare your scales carefully
- Practice sight-reading before the audition.
- Be on time. Arrive early to warm-up thoroughly.
- Introduce yourself and your selections before you play.
- Practice your audition for family members and friends.
- Dress up a little for your audition.
- Have copies of your solo for the people listening.
- Spectators, even moms, are not allowed to sit in on the audition.
- Complete the required paper work and turn it in before you leave.
- Be respectful.