May 30, 2009  (Saturday)

DIRECTIONS TO Carnegie Mellon University... See Map at the bottom of page ( or click here to see Google Map)

Carnegie Mellon University is located on 5000 Forbes Avenue, PA 15213 in Oakland. Take Forbes Avenue through Oakland, pass the Cathedral of Learning, pass Morewood Avenue and Beeler Street. Turn right at the next light onto Margaret Morrison St. Go two blocks. Pass the white-pillared building, and see the gated parking lot in front. Turn and park on Tech Street to left. Walk through gated parking lot. The College of Fine Arts is the last building on your left.

If no parking spaces are available on Margaret Morrison Street, turn onto Tech Street, go to the top of the hill and turn right onto Frew Street. Drive about 200 yards. Metered parking is available. Take the walkway between the Hunt Library and the small park/garden across from the parking meters. The Fine Arts Building is the one on your right with sculpture alcoves.

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AUDITION APPLICATION Name of Applicant_______________________________ Daytime Telephone____________________ Home Address__________________________________  City____________________ State________     Zip Code  _______________ Age_____  Date of Birth ___/___/___  School Grade (09/10)___________ Instrument _______________________ Years of Study ____________ Name  of Parents/Guardians __________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian email address_____________________________________________ Complete and return this form with a non-refundable $20.00 fee made payable to: Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras

Mail to:   Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras 212 Ninth Street, Suite 401 Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  A WORD ABOUT OUR AUDITION PROCESS . . .

Please note that the audition requirements listed on this form are the minimum required for entrance; being able to meet these requirements will not guarantee acceptance into either orchestra. Out of the many students capable of meeting these requirements each year, our coaches choose the students who can play at the level of students currently in each orchestra. We believe that the audition process is a good educational opportunity whether or not the student is accepted, and we strongly encourage all students in their musical pursuits.

"AUDITION REQUIREMENTS for 2009-2010 Season "

PLEASE NOTE: All students will be asked to sight read in addition to the requirements listed below.

YOUNG PEOPLES ORCHESTRA (Ages 14-18)

VIOLIN - a) G major scale in 3 octaves;

b) Solo piece such as Accolay Concerto, Bach Concerto in A minor, Nardini Concerto in E minor,

        Haydn Concerto in G major or any piece of equal or greater difficulty;

c) Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Violin I - 1^st movement to the first repeat sign.      - Download Excerpt  

VIOLA -  a) Scales of your choice in three octaves;

b) Two prepared pieces, one slow and one fast tempo, showing familiarity with 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th positions;

c) Have studied 60 Studies - Wohlfahrt, Op. 45, Vol.1, or equivalent studies.

CELLO - a) Major or melodic minor scale of your choice in 3 octaves;

b) One movement of a Bach solo suite, and a solo piece of your choice that includes tenor clef

c) Sight reading will include tenor clef.

BASS -   a) One or two octaves of any of the following scales: F, G, B^b, C, A;

b) An etude or solo piece of your choice.

FLUTE - a) All major scales in 2 octaves;

b) An etude from Andersen, Op.21, or a caprice by Theobald Boehm;

c) 2 movements of a Mozart Concerto, or a piece of comparable difficulty.

OBOE - a) Major scales through 4 sharps and 4 flats;

b) Handel or  Marcello Sonata - 2 contrasting movements, or a piece of equal or greater difficulty;

c) Be able to play long tones from pianissimo to fortissimo back to pianissimo.

CLARINET - a) Chromatic scale from low E to high E and back, slurred and staccato;

b) One etude from Rose 32 Etudes or  Melodious and Progressive Etudes by David Hite (Southern Music, pub.);

c) Concertino by Weber  or  "Adagio and Tarentella" by Ernesto Cavallini, or  a piece of equal or greater difficulty.

BASSOON - a) Major scales through 4 sharps and 4 flats;

b) choose one of the 50 Advanced Studies from Weisenborn Practical Method for the Bassoon;

c) Solo piece of your choice.

BRASS - a) Major and minor scales through 3 sharps and 3 flats;

b) Trumpet- “Aria & Rondo” by Fioco;

c) Trombone-  “Morceau Symphonique” by Guilmant;

d) Horn- “Suite in 3 movements” by Corelli/Dishinger;

e) Tuba - “Larghetto & Allegro” by Handel/Little (Belwin Mills).

PERCUSSION - a) An etude of your choice on snare, timpani or mallets;

b) Rudiments and sight reading.   

Bring your own sticks.

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SYMPHONETTE (Ages 10-15)

PLEASE NOTE: Symphonette auditions will be weighted toward etudes and sight reading.

VIOLIN - a) The following scales in 2 octaves: C, G, D, A, F, B^b, E^b major;

b) Any etude showing familiarity positions 1 through 4, such as Kayser, Wohlfarht or Sitt;

c) Concerto of your choice, such as Seitz #2 or  #5, or pieces of similar difficulty – (not  the Vivaldi Concerto in A minor.)

VIOLA - a) The following scales in 2 octaves:  C, G, D, A, F, B^b , E^b major;

b) Any etude such as Wohlfart, Op. 45, Vol.1, or equivalent;

c) Solo piece of your choice which includes 1^st and 3^rd  positions.

CELLO - a) The following scales in at least 2 octaves: C, G, D, A, F, B^b, E^b major;

b) An etude of your choice;

c) A solo piece of your choice that includes 1^st and 4^th positions.

BASS - a) C, F or B^b major scales in one octave;

b) Etude of your choice.

c) A solo piece of your choice.

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Updated 10-03-09