EKU Large Ensemble Auditions – Fall 2014 Audition Policy Auditions are required for placement into the Symphonic Wind Ensemble or the Symphony Orchestra. All scholarship recipients are required to audition and be available to play in the major ensembles listed above. Consequently, all music majors and scholarship recipients are expected to keep their afternoons conflict-free until after the audition results have been posted. Audition Schedule All auditions are blind and will be held during the times listed below. To preserve the anonymity of the process, it is imperative that students audition at the assigned times. Students may sign-up via the online Large Ensemble Audition Form found at www.ekubands.com. Audition Times Sunday, August 17, 2014 10:30 - 11:30 Saxophone/Horn (Orchestra only) 11:30 - 12:00 Bassoon 12:00 - 12:45 Flute/Piccolo 12:45 - 1:30 Clarinet/Bass Clarinet 1:30 - 2:00 Oboe 1:30 - 4:45 Percussion 2:15 - 3:30 Trumpet 3:30 - 4:45 Horn 6:00 - 6:45 Trombone 6:45 - 7:45 Tuba/Euphonium Audition Excerpts Audition excerpts may be accessed on the Large Ensembles Audition page found on the EKU Bands website: www.ekubands.com. The excerpt materials are designed to be challenging, thus reflecting the high level of excellence and preparation expected in the ensembles. Please prepare the materials in their entirety, ignoring any pre-marked cuts. Smaller excerpts will be determined on the audition day.

It is strongly recommended that students access recordings and/or scores to assist in preparation. As always, practice slowly and meticulously with a metronome, maximizing all musical elements before increasing the tempo. Student preparation at the highest level is expected for placement in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble or Symphony Orchestra. Audition Requirements Auditions are scheduled in 5-minute intervals and consist of several Prepared Excerpts. To be considered for the Symphonic Wind Ensemble or the Symphony Orchestra, all excerpts must be prepared and performed (with the exception of horns, a separate set of orchestra excerpts will be provided for that ensemble). Scholarship recipients are required to prepare and perform all excerpts. Scoring and Placement Auditions are heard and ranked by the Director of Bands, Director of Orchestral Studies, and the applied faculty member on your instrument. The total score of all judges determines placement, and ensemble rosters will be posted as soon as possible.

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