2021 Ensemble Program Auditions
DOUBLE BASS
Melbourne Youth Orchestras T 9376 8988 | W myo.org.au | 120 – 130 Southbank Blvd, Southbank VIC 3006
Reg. Incorp. No. A0025951E | ABN 54 089 059 805
MELBOURNE YOUTH CHAMBER STRINGS
PERCY GRAINGER YOUTH ORCHESTRA
MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA
2021 Ensemble Program Audition
DOUBLE BASS Excerpt 1: TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4, Op.36, in F minor, Mvt III.
Excerpt 2: BEETHOVEN Symphony No.1, Op.21, in C Major, Mvt I.
Excerpt 3: VIVALDI Concerto Grosso, Op.3, No.11, in D minor, Mvt II.
Excerpt 4: VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Concerto Grosso for String Orchestra, Mvt V.
These excerpts are compulsory IF applying for the Melbourne Youth Orchestra (flagship ensemble):
Excerpt 5: ELGAR Enigma Variations, Op.36: Variation XIV.
Excerpt 6: SIBELIUS Symphony No.1, Op.39, in E minor, Mvt III.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
1. Orchestral Excerpts Melbourne Youth Chamber Strings: Excerpts 1-4 only Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra: Excerpts 1-4 only Melbourne Youth Orchestra: Excerpts 1-6 NB: Applicants are expected to prepare ALL excerpts. All markings and instructions (e.g. bowing, dynamics, tempi, etc.) are to be observed.
2. Own choice work
A concerto movement or other appropriate solo work that best demonstrates your technical
abilities and musicianship.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
• Your audition must be unaccompanied;
• Your audition will be pre-recorded. Information on how to submit a recorded audition will be distributed by 30 October 2020.
• Any audition requirements not prepared will result in an incomplete assessment of the applicant’s suitability for the ensemble
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EXCERPT 1
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4, Op.36, in F minor, Mvt III.
Allegro
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EXCERPT 2
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.1, Op.21, in C Major, Mvt I.
Adagio Molto – Allegro con brio
= 112
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EXCERPT 3
VIVALDI Concerto Grosso, Op.3, No.11, in D minor, Mvt II.
Adagio e Spiccato – Allegro – Adagio
Bottom line divisi
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EXCERPT 4
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Concerto Grosso for String Orchestra, Mvt V.
Alla Marcia
= 108
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EXCERPT 5
This excerpt is compulsory IF applying for the Melbourne Youth Orchestra
ELGAR Enigma Variations, Op.36: Variation XIV
FOR EDUCATIONAL
PURPOSES ONLY