INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Audition Procedure
We are auditioning for the following instruments: Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello, Acoustic Bass, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Bassoon, Tuba, Euphonium, Guitar, Clarinet, French Horn, Oboe, Piano, Harp, and Percussion.
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All auditions are closed to parents/guardians, family members or peers. If you leave for non-emergencies during your audition, you may be disqualified.
If you have any questions, conflicts, and/or health concerns, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@ellingtonarts.org for further assistance.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AUDITION SCHEDULE
What We Are Looking For
We are primarily evaluating your potential and passion for your instrument, your musicality, and your
willingness to work hard to move to the next level.
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What to Have/How to Prepare
For their audition, all students must:
1. Prepare major scales and one musical selection for the audition and have sheet music for the
selection, be sure to bring a copy of the sheet to your audition.
2. Make sure to have their own musical instrument except for piano.
o Drummers should bring their own drumsticks.
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NOTE: Due to COVID-19, we cannot provide an audition instrument for students. If you do not have an
instrument to audition with, please contact admissions@ellingtonarts.org.
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The Audition Process Itself
All students auditioning in instrumental music will be required to:
• Perform a prepared musical selection
• Perform a sampling of major scales
• Be tested on musical response and sight-reading
• Participate in a personal interview
• Accompaniment not required.
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In addition to the procedures above, percussion students must present at least one of the following:
• A variety of snare drum rudiments from the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) List of International
Drum Rudiments http://www.pas.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/pasdrumrudiments2015.pdf
• Any technical/musical skills on mallet percussion or timpani,
• Drum set styles such as jazz, Latin, funk, rock and/or soloing.
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Have a Successful Audition
1. Practice! Truly prepare your musical selection.
2. Arrive promptly to your audition with all required materials.
3. Present yourself well –speak confidently and clearly.
4. Be prepared to talk about yourself – your musical background, and your goals for the future.
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Please note 504 and IEP accommodation is available. Please contact admissions@ellingtonarts.org with
any questions or concerns.
MONDAY 2/5 - THURSDAY 2/8
In-Person
**BY STUDIO**
Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Sax, Trombone, Trumpet, Double Reed, Tuba, Euphonium,Guitar
(A-E) 2pm - 4:30pm., Mon
(F-J) 2pm - 4:30pm Tue
(K-P) 2pm - 4:30pm Wed
(Q-z) 2pm - 4:30pm Thu
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Piano, Harp
(A-E) 2pm - 4:30pm., Mon
(F-J) 2pm - 4:30pm Tue
(K-P) 2pm - 4:30pm Wed
(Q-Z) 2pm - 4:30pm Thu
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Clarinet
(A-E) 2pm - 4:30pm.,Mon
(F-J) 2pm - 4:30pm Tue
(K-P) 2pm - 4:30pm Wed
(Q-Z) 2pm - 4:30pm Thu
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French Horn
(A-E) 2pm - 4:30pm.,Mon
(K-P) 2pm - 4:30pm Wed
(Q-z) 2pm - 4:30pm Fri
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Percussion
(A-E) 2pm - 4:30pm., Mon
(F-J) 2pm - 4:30pm Tue
(K-P) 2pm - 4:30pm Wed
(Q-2) 2pm - 4:30pm Thu
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Oboe
(A-J) 2pm - 4:30pm., Mon
(K-Z) 2pm - 4:30pm, Wed
What We are Looking For
We are primarily evaluating your potential and passion for your instrument, your musicality, and your willingness to work hard to move to the next level.
How to Prepare for Auditions
For their audition, all students must:
Prepare scales and one musical selection for the audition and have sheet music for the selection, be sure to bring a copy of the sheet to your audition.
Make sure to have their own musical instrument except for piano.
Drummers should bring their own drumsticks.
​
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, we cannot provide an audition instrument for students. If you do not have an instrument to audition, please contact us at admissions@ellingtonarts.org.
The Audition
Process Itself
All students auditioning in instrumental music will be required to:
-
Perform a prepared musical selection
-
Perform a sampling of major scales
-
Be tested on musical response and sight-reading
-
Participate in a personal interview
-
Accompaniment not required
​
In addition to the procedures above, percussion students must present at least one of the following:
-
A variety of snare drum rudiments from the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) List of International Drum Rudiments
-
Any technical/musical skills on mallet percussion or timpani
-
Drum set styles such as jazz, Latin, funk, rock and/or soloing
Having a Successful Audition
Practice! Truly prepare your musical selection.
Arrive promptly to your audition with all required materials.
Present yourself well – speak confidently and clearly.
Be prepared to talk about yourself – your musical background, and your goals for the future.
​
Please note 504 and IEP accommodations are available, please contact us at admissions@ellingtonarts.org with any questions or concerns.