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Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies 2020–21 Video Audition
Details: CLARINET Updated 5/5/2020 Register for your audition at
www.gtcys.org/auditions. Questions: [email protected] NEW! VIDEO
AUDITIONS To ensure students’ well-being during the COVID-19
outbreak and to reduce barriers for participation, students will
record a video and submit their 2020-21 GTCYS audition online
instead of auditioning in person. All GTCYS auditions include two
components: 1) Scales and 2) Solo. Students auditioning for
Camerata, Concert Orchestra, Philharmonic, or Symphony must also
prepare orchestral excerpts. Sight reading is not required for
2020-21 GTCYS auditions. VIDEO RECORDING GUIDELINES
• Recordings can be made with basic equipment, including a smart
phone, tablet, or laptop, equipped with a built-in microphone and
video camera. High quality recording equipment is NOT necessary. If
you do not have access to technology or adequate internet access,
please contact us so we can support you.
• While sound quality of submitted videos may vary due to
differences in recording equipment, judges will listen for the
overall quality of students’ performance and not the quality of
recording.
• Recordings must be completed in a single take (no editing or
piecing together) in this order: scales, solo, then optional
excerpts. Any evidence of video manipulation will disqualify the
student’s submission.
• Your instrument and your full person should be visible in the
video so judges can assess technique and posture. Please minimize
other visual distractions in the video (music stand, etc.).
• One submission per student will be accepted. Multiple
submissions from a single student are not allowed unless
auditioning on multiple instruments.
• Please review video before submitting to ensure that required
components are included and video is properly uploaded.
• Total video length should not exceed 10 minutes. • Video
auditions will include a two-step process: 1) Students must
register online for an audition, and 2) submit
an audition video through an online portal between May 7 and
June 1, 2020.
VIDEO UPLOADING NOTES
• Students must upload their audition video to YouTube. You will
need a Google account in order to create a YouTube account. Click
here for instructions on how to create an account.
• Audition videos do not need to be uploaded to YouTube until
the submission form opens on May 7. However, we encourage students
to practice with their recording equipment to resolve any technical
difficulties beforehand. We also encourage students to submit their
audition video before the June 1 deadline to mitigate any technical
difficulties.
• For more details about registration and the video audition
submission process, please visit
https://www.gtcys.org/auditions/audition-details.
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VIDEO AUDITION CONTENT 1. SCALES (MORE DETAILS ON FOLLOWING
PAGE)
• For your audition video, record three scales of your choice:
one major scale, one minor scale, and a chromatic scale. You are
free to choose which scales, but the difficulty, maturity, and
range of your choices will affect scoring.
• Example music for Sinfonia and Concertino level scales is
provided at www.gtcys.org/auditions/requirements. • Any minor scale
form is acceptable (natural, harmonic, or melodic). • See the
following page of this document for specific scale and technique
recommendations for each orchestra.
2. SOLO
• Record one solo that demonstrates your best technical and
expressive abilities. This can be drawn from etudes, solo
repertoire, or pieces you have learned through school music
programs.
• Choose your selection with guidance from your instrumental
teacher or ensemble conductor if possible. • Your solo selection
must not exceed 5 minutes in length. If your solo or solo movement
is longer than 5
minutes, please make musically appropriate cuts.
3. ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS (CAMERATA, CONCERT ORCHESTRA,
PHILHARMONIC, SYMPHONY)
• See the last pages of this guide for specific excerpts to
prepare. Choose one set of excerpts, either Set 1: Camerata/Concert
Orchestra OR Set 2: Philharmonic/Symphony.
• Perform the entirety of either Set 1 or Set 2. • Consult with
your teacher and recordings of excerpts (including videos on
YouTube and other streaming
services) to determine the correct style, tempo and phrasing.
PLACEMENT
• The primary criterion for placement is the student’s playing,
including factors such as sound quality, pitch and rhythmic
accuracy, intonation, technique, and expression.
• Other factors such as age or instrumentation needs may be
considered as well. • All qualified students are offered placement
in the appropriate GTCYS orchestra, space permitting. •
Scholarships are available. GTCYS is committed to serving students
regardless of financial constraints, especially
given the impact of COVID-19 on our community. Interested
families are encouraged to complete a scholarship application at
www.gtcys.org/scholarships.
• Previous participation in GTCYS does not guarantee placement
and all placements are final.
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GTCYS CLARINET AUDITION SCALE AND TECHNIQUE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Philharmonia East & West: Philharmonia is strings only (no
woodwinds, brass, or percussion) Sinfonia East & West: Students
must have playing experience with both sharps and flats. This
orchestra develops students’ ensemble playing and listening
skills.
All scales in quarter notes (quarter note = 92) Major scales: C,
G, D, A, F, B♭, E♭: 1 octave Chromatic scale: 2 octaves
Concertino East & West: Students must have playing
experience through four sharps and flats. This orchestra further
develops students’ technical and ensemble skills.
All scales in quarter notes (quarter note = 100) Major scales:
C, G, D, A, E, F, B♭, E♭, A♭: 2 octaves Chromatic scale: 2
octaves
Camerata: Students must have playing experience through four
sharps and flats. This orchestra integrates the ongoing advancement
of students’ technical and ensemble skills with the development of
higher-level music reading skills.
All scales in eighth notes (quarter note = 60) Major scales: C,
G, D, A, E, F, B♭, E♭, A♭: 2 octaves Minor Scales: a, e, b, d, and
g: 2 octaves Chromatic scale: 2 octaves
Concert Orchestra: This ensemble develops students’ more
advanced technical and rehearsal skills through advanced repertoire
which includes original classical works. Students must have good
sight-reading skills and be proficient in advanced key
signatures.
All scales in eighth notes (quarter note = 84) Major scales: C,
G, D, A, E, B, F, B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭: 2 octaves Minor scales: a, e, b,
f#, g#, d, g, c, f, b♭: 2 octaves Chromatic scale: 2 octaves
Philharmonic: Music is from the standard professional
repertoire. This orchestra develops individual musicianship and
advanced ensemble skills. Students must be proficient in all major
and minor keys and be familiar with C transposition.
All scales in eighth notes (quarter note = 84) All major and
minor scales: 2 octaves (3 where practical) Chromatic scale: 3
octaves
Symphony: GTCYS’ flagship orchestra, which performs major
symphonic repertoire at professional–style concerts. Students must
be highly proficient in all major and minor keys and be able to
transpose parts in C.
All scales in sixteenth notes (quarter note = 80) All major and
minor scales: 2 octaves (3 where practical) Chromatic scale: 3
octaves
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Balmages - On Top of the World mm. 19-35
Tchaikovsky, arr. Müller Romeo and Juliet
mm. 60-75
2020-21 Clarinet Excerpt Set 1 Camerata and Concert
Orchestra
*Students who wish to be considered for either of these
orchestrasmust record all of Set 1. Record one set of excerpts
only.
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Mvt. III, mm. 185-194
Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 4 Mvt. I, mm. 115-120
Mvt. II, mm. 234-241
**Please note - the final excerpt is written for clarinet in A.
Please audition on Aif available; if performing on B-flat clarinet,
play as written - do not transpose!
2020-21 Clarinet Excerpt Set 2 Philharmonic & Symphony
*Students who wish to be considered for either of these
orchestrasmust record all of Set 2. Record one set of excerpts
only.
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