Auditions are on alto saxophone. Incoming students who may not yet possess a professional instrument may use the saxophone of their choice until they purchase an alto at some point in the first year of study.
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A GUIDE TO THE AUDITION
Who must audition?
All saxophone students sign up for an audition time.
The audition sign up sheet will be posted on the main downstairs bulletin board.
No talking on stage.
What does each excerpt require from a candidate?
- La Creation du Monde: precise rhythm and steady tempo; precise and stylistic articulation and phrasing;
- Intermezzo from L'arlésienne Second Suite: beautiful upper register; precise intonation; expressiveness and fluidity of line.
- A Mask for Dancing: precise rhythm and steady tempo; speed and agility; flexible articulation and expression; focussed low register.
What makes a confident ensemble musician?
- precise rhythm and tempo.
- precise intonation.
- masterful articulation.
- masterful ability to match character with other instruments sharing a phrase.
What is the audition protocol?
- A candidate is directed by the proctor when to enter the audition space (usually the PTY Recital Hall). Be ready at the entrance to the PTY Hall at least one performer before your appointed time in order to keep auditions on or ahead of schedule.
- A candidate may use the excerpt sheet provided on the music stand.
- Once a candidate enters the audition space (on stage)—no talking at any time.
- A candidate should perform all the excerpts in succession without unnecessary hesitation. Do not wait to be directed to move on to the next excerpt.
Upon completion of all three excerpts, a candidate exits promptly.
When do we learn the results?
Results will be posted on the Saxophone Studio door and on the Saxophone website within 24 hours of the end of auditions. Those who are placed in Wind Symphony will be emailed with the results in a timely manner so as to allow them to pick up the music as soon as possible from the School of Music downstairs Score Library.
Section Rotation
The top six candidates will be posted to the Wind Symphony: Alto1; Alto2; Tenor; Baritone. Four students will serve for the first semester; two will remain for the second semester and two will switch out/in.
What happens if I do not place in Wind Symphony?
Students requiring a large ensemble may join the Symphonic Winds which meets on Thursday evenings. There are also auditions for: Jazz Orchestra (competitive); Chamber Singers (competitive).
What about music scores for rehearsal?
Ensemble members are required to pick up and rehearse scores prior to the first rehearsal of their respective ensembles, e.g., Wind Symphony, from the Score Library in the basement of the School of Music. Music scores are typically available a few days prior to the first rehearsal for each concert.
What if I need to borrow an instrument from the School?
School instruments (soprano, tenor, baritone): contact the Instructor well in advance of auditions for access to instrument lockers. Students assume liability for all damage to School instruments. Students provide their own accessories: mouthpiece; reeds; neck strap; cleaning solution (to be use after every rehearsal!).
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