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Audition Excerpts

 
 

Audition Excerpts

Questions? Email auditions@aypo.org

BEFORE YOU BEGIN WORKING ON YOUR EXCERPTS:

If you have not done so already, please visit the Audition Information page and familiarize yourself with your instrument and division specific requirements. There, you will find the most up-to-date information on audition timelines, video and in-person details, eligibility requirements, and all applications.

Audition applications and required video components for Junior Division Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Harp, and Piano are due: May 22, 2026

Audition applications and required video components for Senior Division Strings are due: May 22, 2026

JUNIOR DIVISION EXCERPTS

Please select the Junior Division orchestra you are eligible to audition for.

  • VIOLIN

    VIOLA

    CELLO

    BASS

    *Please note PS applicants are also required to perform a sight-reading audition. In-person audition sign-ups will be sent in May 2026.

  • VIOLIN

    VIOLA (Updated 3.6.26)

    CELLO

    BASS

    *Please note DO applicants are also required to perform a sight-reading audition. In-person audition sign-ups will be sent in May 2026.

  • VIOLIN

    VIOLA (Update 3.6.26)

    CELLO

    BASS

    *Please note SE applicants are also required to perform a sight-reading audition. In-person audition sign-ups will be sent in May 2026.

  • VIOLIN

    VIOLA

    CELLO (Updated 3.6.26)

    BASS

    *Please note CO STRING applicants are also required to perform a sight-reading audition. In-person audition sign-ups will be sent in May 2026.

  • FLUTE

    OBOE

    CLARINET

    BASSOON

    HORN

    TRUMPET

    TROMBONE

    TUBA

The following Junior Division Excerpts have been updated since the original publish date. Select the instrument in the respective drop-downs above to view details:

  • Debut Orchestra Viola (3.6.26)

  • String Ensemble Viola (3.6.26)

  • Concert Orchestra Cello (3.6.26)

SIGHT-READING REQUIREMENTS

All musicians auditioning for the Junior String Division (PS, DO, SE, & CO) & ALL Piano must complete a sight-reading audition. In May 2026, you will receive an email that will prompt you to sign up for a sight-reading and excerpts audition time slot. If you cannot make any of your instrument’s allotted sight-reading time slots, please email auditions@aypo.org.

SENIOR DIVISION EXCERPTS

Please select the Senior Division orchestra you wish to audition for. Only those enrolled in 9th-12th grade in the fall may audition for Senior Division orchestras.

The following Senior Division Excerpts have been updated since the original publish date. Select the instrument in the respective drop-downs above to view details:

  • Sinfonietta Cello (3.6.26)

  • Symphonic Orchestra Cello (3.6.36)

  • Philharmonic Cello (3.6.26)

  • Flute (3.17.26)

  • Trumpet (4.27.26)

Auxiliary Instruments & Instrumental Ensembles

  • Please note that Percussion auditions will be in-person in early June.

    Please follow the guides in the excerpt sheet to audition for Concert Orchestra (Open to 9th Graders and Younger) or a Sr. Orchestra (AYP, SO, Sinfonietta - Open to 9th Graders and Older).

    Percussion & Timpani Excerpts

  • Please prepare the excerpts for your chosen division.

    EXCERPTS AND AUDITION DETAILS COMING SOON!

  • Symphonic Harp* & Harp Ensemble
    Those wishing to audition for Symphonic Harp & Harp Ensemble should prepare:
    1. One scale of your choosing, 2 octaves,
    hands doubled at the octave
    2. Please prepare a solo that best represents your playing level/skills. 

    Symphonic Harp Excerpts

    *Symphonic Harps perform with the Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, and Philharmonic only.

    Harp Ensemble
    Those wishing to audition for only the Harp Ensemble should prepare:
    1. One scale of your choosing, 2 octaves,
    hands doubled at the octave.
    2. Please prepare a solo that best represents your playing level/skills. 

    All harpists should include their solo and excerpt video links upon submission of the Audition Application.

  • All current members are automatically accepted into Flute Ensemble next season upon submission of the standard audition application. Those wishing to audition for Flute Ensemble should prepare the following excerpts and a 5-minute solo piece of their choice:

    Required Excerpts

Questions? Email auditions@aypo.org