Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies 2020–21 Video Audition Details: TRUMPET Updated 5/5/2020 Register for your audition at www.gtcys.org/auditions. Questions: katie@gtcys.org 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. (Students auditioning for Sinfonia and Concertino may record two major scales and a chromatic scale.)

• 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 TRUMPET 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) B♭ Major, C Major, G Major, and D Major: 1 octave Chromatic scale: 1 octave; 2 octaves if possible

Concertino East & West: Students must have playing experience through three sharps and flats. This orchestra further develops students’ technical and ensemble skills.

All scales in quarter notes (quarter note = 100) F Major, B♭ Major, E♭ Major, C Major, G Major, and D Major: 2 octaves where possible 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 quarter notes (quarter note = 108)

Major scales: F, B♭, E♭, A♭, C, G, D, A, E: 2 octaves where possible Minor Scales: a, e, b, d, and g: 2 octaves where possible 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 = 60) Major scales: F, B♭, E♭, A♭, C, G, D, A, E: 2 octaves where possible Minor scales: d, g, c, f, a, e, b, f#, c#: 2 octaves where possible 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, must be able to play with continuous vibrato, have ability to double and triple tongue, and have knowledge of typical transpositions.

All scales in eighth notes (quarter note = 84) All major and minor scales: 2 octaves Chromatic scale: 2 to 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, be able to play with continuous vibrato, have advanced ability to double and triple tongue, and must have knowledge of typical transpositions.

All scales in eighth notes (quarter note = 108)

All major and minor scales: 2 octaves Chromatic scale: 2 to 3 octaves

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Balmages - On Top of the World mm. 185-191

Tchaikovsky, arr. Müller Romeo and Juliet

mm. 43-57

2020-21 Trumpet 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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Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 4 Mvt. I, mm. 7-15

Mvt. III, mm. 170-185

2020-21 Trumpet 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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