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SEMYO Audition Materials for Percussion2021-2022 (Version F)
SEMYO Orchestras
Philharmonic Orchestra is a full orchestra experience for students of all ages who play a string,
woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. String players typically need 3-4 years experience
and percussion and wind players need 2 or more years playing experience.
Concert Orchestra is a full orchestra experience for advanced students on string, woodwind,
brass, and percussion instruments. Literature includes original masterworks for full symphony
orchestra. Students will play music in all keys and utilize advanced bowing and string
techniques.
1. Solo
• Prepare one solo between 1-2 minutes that best demonstrates your abilities. Solos need not be
memorized.
• Choose your selection with guidance from your private teacher or orchestra/band director. If you
need a suggestion on which solo to prepare, please contact us at [email protected]!
2. Excerpts
• For Philharmonic Orchestra, prepare the first excerpt on the bells and the second excerpt on
snare drum and triangle. Optionally, if you have previous experience on timpani, prepare the
third excerpt on the timpani.
• For Concert Orchestra, prepare all four excerpts.
3. Scales
• Prepare both scales. At the audition, you will play them on either a xylophone or a marimba.
• Suggested tempo is � = 160.
Here are the scales you should prepare:
#1: B Melodic Minor, 2 Octaves
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#2: A-flat Major, 2 Octaves
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#3: E Melodic Minor, 2 Octaves
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