Flute Concerto in G Major by J.J. Quantz, I. Allegro

University of Northern Iowa Fall 2021 Audition Excerpts – Flute and Piccolo

Flute

Flute Concerto in G Major by J.J. Quantz, I. Allegro Please note that all trills in this concerto start from the note above!

Firebird Suite: Variation d L’oiseau de feu (1919 Version) by Igor Stravinsky This is a notoriously tricky flute excerpt. Note the key signature, and practice slowly, subdividing the 8th note. I would

rather hear this slowly and accurately than at tempo but messy!

Aus Liebe from St. Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach The Aus Liebe from the St. Matthew Passion is a beautiful duet for soprano and flute. Practice with recordings, and pay

attention to rhythms and where you breathe. The fermata at rehearsal A is only for the D.S. al Fine, so ignore it when

you play the excerpt for your audition. The one two measures before A is good both times.

Piccolo Piccolo auditions are optional, however, if you want to be considered for piccolo work in the ensembles, you must

prepare the following piccolo excerpt. Contact Dr. Occena ([email protected]) ahead of the auditions if

you need to borrow a school instrument.

Firebird Suite: Variation d L’oiseau de feu (1919 Version) by Igor Stravinsky Like the flute excerpt, the Firebird Variation is a very tricky piccolo excerpt. Pay attention to the key signature, and work

carefully with your metronome and with recordings.