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2018 Ensemble Program Auditions MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

HARP Excerpt 1: TCHAIKOVSKY ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ from The Nutcracker Excerpt 2: RAVEL Mother Goose: Suite, Mvt III Excerpt 3: VERDI La forza del destino: 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 ORCHESTRA

HARP

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EXCERPT 1

TCHAIKOVSKY ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ from The Nutcracker (cadenza)

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

2018 Ensemble Program Auditions MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

HARP

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EXCERPT 2

RAVEL Mother Goose: Suite, Mvt III Laideronnette, Empress of the Pagodas

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

2018 Ensemble Program Auditions MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

HARP

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EXCERPT 3

VERDI La forza del destino: Overture

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

2018 Ensemble Program Auditions MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

HARP

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EXCERPT 3 cont’d.