Melbourne Youth Orchestras T 9376 8988 | F 9376 0958 | W myo.org.au | PO Box 1368 Kensington VIC 3031 Reg. Incorp. No. A0025951E | ABN 54 089 059 805 2018 Ensemble Program Auditions MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA BASSOON Excerpt 1: BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique Op.14, Mvt IV Excerpt 2: STRAVINSKY The Firebird: Suite, Berceuse Excerpt 3: BIZET Carmen: Act II, Entracte Excerpt 4: TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4, Mvt II CONTRA BASSOON This excerpt is compulsory ONLY IF applying on contra bassoon. Excerpt 1: MAHLER Symphony No. 9, Mvt II bb 48 - 83 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS • All orchestral excerpts, provided on the following pages; • Own choice work (eg a concerto movement or other appropriate solo work) that best demonstrates your technical abilities and musicianship; • Technical work and sight-reading to the level of the ensemble. ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS • These should be the main focus of your audition, designed to assess your eligibility for the ensemble; • Prepare all excerpts provided; • You are expected to observe all markings and instructions on the excerpts (including bowing, dynamics, tempi etc); 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; • Any audition requirements not prepared will result in an incomplete assessment of the applicant’s suitability for the ensemble.