2020 Ensemble Program Auditions CLARINET

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 WIND SYMPHONY

PERCY GRAINGER YOUTH ORCHESTRA

MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

2020 Ensemble Program Audition

CLARINET Excerpt 1: RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No.2, Op.18 in C minor, Mvt II. Adagio sostenuto

Excerpt 2: MOZART Symphony No.39, K.543 in Eb Major, Mvt III. Menuetto (Allegretto) - Trio

Excerpt 3: BORODIN Prince Igor: Act II, No.17: Polovtsian Dances

Excerpt 4: ROSSINI Semiramide: Overture

These excerpts are compulsory IF applying for the Melbourne Youth Orchestra (flagship ensemble):

Excerpt 5: BARTOK The Miraculous Mandarin, Op.19

Excerpt 6: MENDELSSOHN Symphony No.3, Op.56 in A minor, Mvt II. Vivace non troppo

Eb CLARINET This excerpt is compulsory IF applying on Eb Clarinet.

Excerpt 1: STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring (1912): Part I. The Adoration of the Earth

BASS CLARINET This excerpt is compulsory IF applying on Bass Clarinet.

Excerpt 1: HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber, Mvt IV. Marsch

2020 Ensemble Program Auditions CLARINET

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

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS 1. Orchestral Excerpts

Melbourne Youth Wind Symphony: Excerpts 1-4 only + auxiliary (if applicable) Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra: Excerpts 1-4 only + auxiliary (if applicable) Melbourne Youth Orchestra: Excerpts 1-6 + auxiliary (if applicable) NB: Applicants are expected to prepare ALL excerpts, INCLUDING auxiliary excerpts if applicable. 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.

3. Sight-reading to the level of the ensemble (to be supplied in the audition).

GENERAL INFORMATION • Your audition will be unaccompanied; • Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your audition time; • Your audition will last approximately 7 to 10 minutes; • Due to time constraints, you may be asked to stop playing before you reach the end of your own

choice work; • The panel may not want to hear all your excerpts; • Any audition requirements not prepared will result in an incomplete assessment of the applicant’s

suitability for the ensemble; and • MYO strongly encourages applicants to apply on auxiliary wind instruments where possible, as

this may affect the outcome of the audition. MYO may be able to assist with access to auxiliary instruments for the audition and for use in the program, should an applicant be successful in their audition and is subsequently rostered on to play the instrument. Please contact myo@myo.org.au for more information.

2020 Ensemble Program Auditions CLARINET

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EXCERPT 1

RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No.2, Op.18 in C minor, Mvt II. Adagio sostenuto = 52 In A

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

2020 Ensemble Program Auditions CLARINET

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EXCERPT 2

MOZART Symphony No.39, K.543 in Eb major, Mvt III. Menuetto (Allegretto) – Trio In B

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

2020 Ensemble Program Auditions CLARINET

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EXCERPT 3

BORODIN Prince Igor: Act II, No.17: Polovtsian Dances In B

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

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EXCERPT 4

ROSSINI Semiramide Overture Allegro In A

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

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EXCERPT 5 This excerpt is compulsory IF applying for the Melbourne Youth Orchestra

BARTOK The Miraculous Mandarin, Op.19 In A

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

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EXCERPT 6 This excerpt is compulsory IF applying for the Melbourne Youth Orchestra

MENDELSSOHN Symphony No.3, Op.56 in A minor, Mvt II. Vivace non troppo In B

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

2020 Ensemble Program Auditions Eb CLARINET

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AUXILIARY EXCERPT This excerpt is compulsory IF applying on Eb CLARINET

STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring (1912): Part I. The Adoration of the Earth

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

2020 Ensemble Program Auditions BASS CLARINET

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AUXILIARY EXCERPT This excerpt is compulsory IF applying on BASS CLARINET

HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber, Mvt IV. Marsch Without repeats

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY