Harpists auditioning for the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra must have skills in both soloistic playing and ensemble performance, and are expected to be comfortable with a variety of styles. Please prepare two (2) of the following excerpts

as well as a solo of your choosing. Be careful to observe the different styles and metronome markings where indicated.

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2021-2022 Auditions – Harp Excerpts

Select two of the following:

“Waltz of the Flowers” - from The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky) Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Debussy)

Capriccio espagnol (Rimsky-Korsakov)

• 4th mvt. cadenza

• 5th mvt. S-12 after S

• 5th mvt. 7 before U - 12 after U

Excerpts

Harp Excerpts

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Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol (fourth movement: Cadenza)

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Capriccio espagnol (fourth movement: Cadenza)

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RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Capriccio espagnol (fifth movement: S-12 after S)

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Harp Excerpts

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Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol (fifth movement: S–12 after S)

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Capriccio espagnol (fifth movement: 7 before U-12 after U)

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Harp Excerpts

Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol (fifth movement: 7 before U–12 after U)

Harp Excerpts

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Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (2–4)

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DEBUSSY Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (rehearsal 2 - 4)

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TCHAIKOVSKY: The Nutcracker (Waltz of the Flowers: Cadenza)

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Harp Excerpts

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (“Waltz of the Flowers”: Cadenza)