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Wind Symphony Audition Requirements

NOYO accepts Wind Symphony auditions on the following instruments:

  • Woodwinds: flute/piccolo, oboe/english horn, clarinet, saxophones, bassoon
  • Brass: french horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone/euphonium, tuba
  • Percussion

Scales

The following scales are indicated in concert pitch. Students will choose one scale to play.

  • C Major
  • F Major
  • B-flat Major
  • E-flat Major
  • A-flat Major

Excerpts

Please prepare the short section of music assigned to your instrument. 

Solo (optional)

Optionally, you may choose you play an excerpt from your school or lesson music that displays your skills in addition to the excerpt above. This solo should be under three minutes in length.

Sight-reading

Please be prepared to play a short sight-reading piece during your audition.

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