Music Talent Award Audition Requirements - Woodwinds
Flute
1. All major and melodic minor scales, 2 octaves, slurred in sixteenth notes, quarter note = 96.
2. Three octave chromatic scale, single tongued at a tempo of quarter note = 96 or faster.
1. Two contrasting movements from sonatas of J.S. Bach, Telemann or Handel.
2. Mozart, Concertos: G, K 313 or D, K 314, first movement, no cadenzas. A composition that demonstrates tone quality and technical fluency from the 19th century, French conservatory examination piece, or 20th century Sonata.
Oboe
1. All major scales, two octaves (within the normal range of the instrument), in eighth notes, quarter note = 88. Slurred up and tongued down.
2. Chromatic scale, full range in eighth notes, quarter note = 88.
Two contrasting selections from the solo literature (Grade IV or higher) that demonstrate tone quality, technical fluency, articulation and musical expression.
Clarinet
1. All major scales, two octaves (three when possible), all slurred and all tongued in sixteenth notes, quarter note = 88.
2. Chromatic scale, three octaves (low E to high E), all slurred and all tongued in sixteenth notes, quarter note = 88.
Two contrasting selections from the solo literature (Grade IV or higher) that demonstrate tone quality, technical fluency, articulation and musical expression.
Saxophone
1. All major scales, full range, all slurred and all tongued in sixteenth notes, quarter note = 80.
2. Chromatic scale, low Bb to high F, all slurred and all tongued in sixteenth notes, quarter note = 80.
Two contrasting selections from the solo literature (Grade IV or higher) that demonstrate tone quality, technical fluency, articulation and musical expression.
Bassoon
1. All major scales, full range in eighth notes, quarter note = 88 or faster.
2. Chromatic scale, three octaves in eighth notes, quarter = 88 or faster.
3. Sight reading (for those performing on-site auditions).
Two contrasting selections from the solo literature (Grade IV or higher) that demonstrate tone quality, technical fluency, articulation and musical expression.
