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

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EXCERPT 2

BERLIOZ Romeo and Juliet, Op.17: Part II, No.1 ‘Romeo Alone’

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

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EXCERPT 3

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade, Op.35, Mvt II.

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

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EXCERPT 4

DEBUSSY La Mer, Mvt II. Top line only

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

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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

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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