Clarinet Audition Excerpts 2015-2016

For full information, see Audition Requirements which can be found at

www.cincinnatisymphony.org/csyo

(Students interested in bass clarinet may demonstrate a short solo on that instrument in addition to B-flat clarinet, though it is not required)

Dvorak: Slavonic Dance III m. 3 to m. 38 Beethoven: Die Ruinen von Athen 9 m. after C to the end Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5 Beginning to m. 32

All excerpts are for B-flat Clarinet

In addition to the following excerpts, all players should prepare:

1. A Solo Piece (or excerpt from a piece) of your choice. This solo should be representative of your overall musical and technical ability. Solos and excerpts should be no more than 2 minutes in length.

2. Scales: Prepare two-octave major scales up to four sharps/flats. Each musicians will be asked to play at least two scales.

3. Sight Reading: Don’t neglect practicing sight reading pieces you are unfamiliar with to help prepare for this part of the audition.

Beethoven: Die Ruinen von Athen (clarinet)

Dvorak: Slavonic Dance No. 3