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2018 Ensemble Program Auditions MELBOURNE YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY

CLARINET Excerpt 1: MOZART Symphony No.40 in G Minor, KV.550

Excerpt 2: BEETHOVEN Symphony No.4 in Bb Major, Op.60, Mvt I

Excerpt 3: RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade Op.35, Mvt II

Excerpt 4: SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.5 in D Minor Op.47, Mvt IV

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

Excerpt 1: BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique, Op.14, Mvt V

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

Excerpt 1: BERLIOZ Benvenuto Cellini: Overture AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

• All orchestral excerpts, provided on the following pages; • Own choice work (e.g. a concerto movement or other appropriate solo work) that best

demonstrates your technical abilities and musicianship; • Technical work and sight-reading to the level of the ensemble. ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS

• These should be the main focus of your audition, designed to assess your eligibility for the ensemble;

• Prepare all excerpts provided; • You are expected to observe all markings and instructions on the excerpts (including bowing,

dynamics, tempi etc); 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; • Any audition requirements not prepared will result in an incomplete assessment of the

applicant’s suitability for the ensemble.

2018 Ensemble Program Auditions MELBOURNE YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY

CLARINET

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EXCERPT 1

MOZART Symphony No.40 in G Minor, KV.550, Mvt I & IV

Clarinet in B-flat Mvt I: Allegro molto

Mvt IV: Allegro assai

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

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EXCERPT 2

BEETHOVEN Symphony No.4 in Bb Major, Op.60, Mvt I

Clarinet in B-flat

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2018 Ensemble Program Auditions MELBOURNE YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY

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EXCERPT 3

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade, Op.35, Mvt II

Clarinet in A

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EXCERPT 4

SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.5 in D Minor, Op.47, Mvt IV

Clarinet in A

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

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Eb CLARINET

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AUXILIARY EXCERPT This excerpt is compulsory IF applying on Eb CLARINET

BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique, Op.14, Mvt V

Clarinet in Eb

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

2018 Ensemble Program Auditions MELBOURNE YOUTH WIND SYMPHONY

BASS CLARINET

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AUXILIARY EXCERPT This excerpt is compulsory IF applying on BASS CLARINET

BERLIOZ Benvenuto Cellini: Overture

Bass clarinet in Bb

Larghetto (crotchet = 60)

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY