2022 Video Audition Excerpts & Instructions Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & Eb Clarinet AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2022
Auditions for SYO in 2022 will be held via video. See detailed recording and submission guidelines on the following page. Please read allallall information below carefully. Your video audition must contain the following elements:
1.1.1. ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS • Excerpts are a very important part of your audition – SYO advises all musicians to take audition excerpts to their instrumental teacher as soon as they receive these materials. • Please note that your excerpt selection will depend on which orchestra you are auditioning for. Read the instructions for each excerpt very carefully. • Remember to observe all markings including, but not limited to: brackets (only play the excerpt within them), dynamics, bowings, fingerings, articulation, repetitions, how to observe rests and transposing instrument indications. • The panel will be assessing your technical ability as well as musicality. Some aspects to pay attention to include tone quality, accurate rhythm and articulation, appropriate tempo and good intonation. • Listen to numerous recordings to help your understanding of the excerpts and their context. Use services like YouTube or Spotify to find full recordings. You are also able to find most scores and full parts online at IMSLP.org to research the excerpt in depth. • Please take any tempo markings provided as a guide in conjunction to your research. An excerpt played accurately under tempo is better than the same excerpt played poorly at a faster tempo.
2.2.2. PIECE OF YOUR OWN CHOICE ––– MAXIMUM OF 3 MINUTES Choose a piece/section of a piece that you are familiar with that best displays your current musicality and technical proficiency. In your video, this piece must be played without accompaniment. It is strongly advised that this piece be from the core repertoire for your instrument or within an established examination syllabus such as AMEB, Trinity College London or ABRSM.
3.3.3. SCALESSCALES/ARPEGGIOS/ARPEGGIOS Woodwind and Brass players should prepare a B Melodic Minor Scale and Arpeggio in the following two ways: • As many octaves as possible for your instrument, staccato quavers at crotchet = 100 - 120, arpeggios to be played in triplets • As many octaves as possible for your instrument, slurred quavers at crotchet = 100 - 120, arpeggios to be played in triplets
KEY DATES
• Applications Open: Thursday, July 1 • Applications Close: Wednesday, September 1 • Video Submissions Deadline: Friday, October 1 • Results: Friday, December 10
For applicants undertaking HSC or University examinations, high-level instrument exams or under certain extenuating circumstances, a limited number of late auditions are available. Each application for a late audition is assessed individually. If you have applied for a late audition, you will be informed if that has been granted via e-mail on Wednesday, September 8. If your late audition is granted, your key dates will be made available via the same e-mail. If your late audition is not granted, your key dates remain as above.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the SYO Operations Team:
PhonePhone: 02 9251 2422 EmailEmail: [email protected]
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2022 Video Audition Excerpts & Instructions Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & Eb Clarinet VIDEO RECORDING & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Full Video Audition FAQ’s, Tips and Sample Video Auditions can be found on SYO’s Website.
• OOOneOne CCContinuousContinuous SSShotShot wwwithwith no SSSoundSound or VVVideoVideo EEEditingEditing You must play all elements of your audition (Excerpts, Scales/Arpeggios, Own Choice Piece) in one continuous shot with no sound or video editing. Any detection of tampering will result in your audition being invalidated.
• Video Length There is no limit to video length, as long as your submitted video contains all elements relevant to your audition (Excerpts, Scales/Arpeggios, Own Choice Piece). The only element with a time cap is your own choice piece, which must not exceed 3 minutes.
• Video File Type and Size/ Recording Device Any device with audio and video capabilities can be used to record your audition. This includes digital cameras, digital recorders, mobile phones, tablets and computers. Any video format from these devices is acceptable (mov, mp4, wmv, avi, etc.). If the panel experiences any trouble opening your video audition you will be contacted via email.
There is no limit on video file size. However, be aware that larger the file sizes take longer to upload.
• Order of ElemenElementstststs There is no set order you must play your audition elements in. You can choose whatever is most comfortable to you, as long as all elements relevant to your audition are present.
• Announce Your Name and all Elements At the start of your video audition, you must clearly announce your Name, Age, Instrument (and any auxiliary instruments) and Orchestra Preference. Before each element, you must also announce what you are about to play, following the guidelines below: --- ExExExcerpts:Ex cerpts: State the number of the Excerpt --- Scales and Arpeggios: State the key of the scale/arpeggio you are about to play --- Own Choice Piece: State the full name of the piece and composer. Be as descriptive as possible, including movement name/number and arranger if applicable.
• Framing & Lighting Your video must clearly display your instrument, face, torso and playing hands. Aim to frame your entire upper body, as this also helps with obtaining better sound quality (being too close to the camera distorts sound). If the panel cannot clearly see your playing, you may be requested to resubmit your video.
• Naming your File Please name your file following the convention FirstName_LastName_Instrument_FirstName_LastName_Instrument_ OrchestraPreference prior to upload. For example, John_Doe_Clarinet_TheSYO or Jane_Doe_Clarinet_BassClarinet_SymphonicWindOrchestra. Submissions that are not named properly incur the risk of not being found by our system and therefore not being assessed.
• Uploading your File One week prior to your video audition deadline, you will receive an e-mail from SYO containing a personalised submission link. Click on the link and follow instructions to upload your video. Please note uploading your video may take several minutes depending on your file size and internet speed. After submitting your video, you will also have to submit a short form indicating your own choice piece information.
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2022 Video Audition Excerpts & Instructions Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & Eb Clarinet EXCERPT 1
Please prepare ththisisisis excerpt if you are auditioning for WSYO, PSO, SWO, SYOP or The SYO Prepare bothbothboth excerpts 1a1a1a and 1b1b1b
MOZART Symphony No.No.No. 404040 in G minor (Clarinet in Bb)1
1a.1a.1a. I. Allegro molto (h= 90 – 110)
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111b1bbb.... IV. Allegro assai (h= 120 – 140)
1 Candidates auditioning for PSO and WSYO must be ableable to transpostransposeeee from C to BbBb.... Candidates auditioning
for SYOP and The SYO must be able to transpose from C and AAA,A, ororor provide their own A Clarinet.
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2022 Video Audition Excerpts & Instructions Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & Eb Clarinet EXCERPT 2
Please prepare ththisisisis excerpt if you are auditioning for WSYO, PSO, SWO, SYOP or The SYO
BRAHMS SSSymphonySymphony No. 3 in F Major
II. Andante (q= 60 – 65) (Clarinet in Bb)
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2022 Video Audition Excerpts & Instructions Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & Eb Clarinet EXCERPT 3
Only prepare ththisisisis excerpt if you are auditioning for SYOP or The SYOSYOSYO
RIMSKYRIMSKY----KORSAKOVKORSAKOV Capriccio Espagnol I. Alborado. Vivo e strepitoso (Clarinet in A)
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2022 Video Audition Excerpts & Instructions Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & Eb Clarinet EXCERPT 4
Only prepare this excerpt if you are auditioning forfor The SYO Prepare bothbothboth excerpts 444a4aaa and 444b4bbb
RIMSKYRIMSKY----KORSAKOVKORSAKOV ScheScheherazadeherazade
4a. II. The Kalandar Prince (Clarinet in A)
4b. II. The Kalandar Prince (Clarinet in Bb)
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2022 Video Audition Excerpts & Instructions Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & Eb Clarinet OPTIONAL EXCERPT 1 (BASS CLARINET)
OnlyOnlyOnly prepare ththisisisis excerpt if you wish to be considered for Bass ClarinetClarinet in SWO or SYOPSYOPSYOP
TCHAIKOVSKY The Nutcracker Act II. Trépak (Bass Clarinet in Bb)
Molto Vivace (q = 120 – 150)
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2022 Video Audition Excerpts & Instructions Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & Eb Clarinet OPTIONAL EXCERPT 2 (BASS CLARINET)
OnlyOnlyOnly prepare ththisisisis excerpt if you wish to be considered for Bass ClarinetClarinet in The SYO
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 8 in C minor V. Allegretto (Bass Clarinet in Bb)
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2022 Video Audition Excerpts & Instructions Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & Eb Clarinet OPTIONAL EXCERPT 3 (Eb CLARINET)
OnlyOnlyOnly prepare ththisisisis excerpt if you wish to be considered for Eb ClarinetClarinet in SWO or SYOSYOPP
ORFF Carmina Burana 12. Olim lacus colueram (Eb Clarinet)
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*** Please observe one measure rest only ****** Do not play the repeat
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2022 Video Audition Excerpts & Instructions Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & Eb Clarinet OPTIONAL EXCERPT 4 (Eb CLARINET)
OnlyOnlyOnly prepare ththisisisis excerpt if you wish to be considered for EbEbEb Clarinet in The SYO
RICHARD STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op.28 (Eb Clarinet)
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