Cello Audition Excerpts

2017-2018

In addition to the following excerpts, all players should prepare:

1. A piece (or excerpt from a piece) of your choice. This solo should be representative of

your overall musical and technical ability. Solos and excerpts should be no more than 2

minutes in length.

2. Scales: Be prepared to play scales. You may be asked for two octaves up to four flats and

four sharps.

3. Sight Reading: Don’t neglect practicing sight reading pieces you are unfamiliar with to

help prepare for this part of the audition.

For full information, see the Audition Requirements which can be found at

www.cincinnatisymphony.org/csyo

Dvorak Symphony 8, Movement IV” [A] to [D]

Dvorak Carnival Overture: [E] to [F]

Brahms Symphony 3, Movement IV: mm. 1-18

Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet (The Young Girl Juliet): 8 before [17] to

[17]

Excerpt #1 Dvorak – Symphony 8 Movement IV: [A] to [D]

Excerpt #1 Dvorak – Carnival Overture

[E] to [F]

Excerpt #3 Brahms – Symphony 3

Movement IV: mm. 1-18

Excerpt #4 Prokofiev – Romeo & Juliet

The Young Girl Juliet: 8 m. before [17] to [17]