SEMYO Audition Materials for Percussion2021-2022 (Version F)

SEMYO Orchestras

Philharmonic Orchestra is a full orchestra experience for students of all ages who play a string,

woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. String players typically need 3-4 years experience

and percussion and wind players need 2 or more years playing experience.

Concert Orchestra is a full orchestra experience for advanced students on string, woodwind,

brass, and percussion instruments. Literature includes original masterworks for full symphony

orchestra. Students will play music in all keys and utilize advanced bowing and string

techniques.

1. Solo

• Prepare one solo between 1-2 minutes that best demonstrates your abilities. Solos need not be

memorized.

• Choose your selection with guidance from your private teacher or orchestra/band director. If you

need a suggestion on which solo to prepare, please contact us at info@semyo.org!

2. Excerpts

• For Philharmonic Orchestra, prepare the first excerpt on the bells and the second excerpt on

snare drum and triangle. Optionally, if you have previous experience on timpani, prepare the

third excerpt on the timpani.

• For Concert Orchestra, prepare all four excerpts.

3. Scales

• Prepare both scales. At the audition, you will play them on either a xylophone or a marimba.

• Suggested tempo is � = 160.

Here are the scales you should prepare:

#1: B Melodic Minor, 2 Octaves

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