2025-2026 AUDITION MUSIC
AVAILABLE NOW!
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MOZART PLAYERS
Audition Material by Instrument:
Violin Audition Music
Viola Audition Music
Cello Audition Music
Bass Audition Music
Audition Music Includes:
- A scale and arpeggio
- Two short excerpts
Audition Instructions:
- Follow all indicated bowings and articulations.
- Perform scales and excerpts at a tempo that allows you to play them accurately and with confidence.
Audition Date and Location:
- September 20, 2025
- Howard Street Charter School
- Online Audition Application: Apply online to set up an audition time
We look forward to hearing you play!
AMADEUS PLAYERS
Audition Material by Instrument:
Violin Audition Music
Viola Audition Music updated 4/12/25
Cello Audition Music updated 4/12/25
Bass Audition Music
Audition Music Includes:
- Scales
- Two excerpts, technical and lyrical
- Sightreading: A short excerpt will be provided during the audition to assess note accuracy, rhythm, and musicianship.
Audition Instructions:
Practice Tips: Please follow all metronome, articulation, and dynamic markings. Practice slowly with a metronome and gradually build up speed so that you can play up to tempo with accuracy and confidence. Practice sightreading regularly using unfamiliar music to build confidence.
Audition Date and Location:
- September 20, 2025
- Howard Street Charter School
- Online Audition Application: Apply online to set up an audition time
We look forward to hearing you play!
PHILHARMONIA
Audition Music Includes:
Scales, Excerpts and Sightreading
Audition Material by Instrument:
| Strings | Woodwinds | Brass & Percussion |
| Violin | Flute | Horn |
| Viola | Oboe | Trumpet |
| Cello | Clarinet | Trombone |
| Bass | Bass Clarinet | Tuba |
| Bassoon | Percussion |
Audition Dates and Location:
- STRINGS ONLY: May 31, 2025
- WOODWIND/BRASS/PERCUSSION ONLY: June 1, 2025
- Howard Street Charter School
- Online Audition Application: Apply online to set up an audition time
We look forward to hearing you play!
YOUTH SYMPHONY
Audition Music Includes:
Scales, Excerpts and Sightreading
Audition Material by Instrument:
Each instrument includes two links:
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Detailed Instructions – Includes scales, excerpts, and sightreading requirements
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Excerpts – Clearer versions of the required excerpts in PDF format
Note: Some original audition PDFs were blurry. We’ve added separate excerpt files for better clarity and are continuing to improve readability. Thank you for your patience!
Audition Dates and Location:
- May 31 & June 1, 2025
- Howard Street Charter School
- Online Audition Application: Apply online to set up an audition time
We look forward to hearing you play!