Vancouver Academy of MusicOrchestral Program

2017/18

Auditions

1270 Chestnut Street

Vancouver, BC V6J 4R9

Canada

604.734.2301 | vam.ca

info@vam.ca

Booking an Audition

Audition Times

• June 5-9, 4:00-7:00pm• June 10, 10:00am-1:00pm• June 12-16, 4:00-7:00pm• June 17, 1:00-4:00pm• Strings only: Aug. 28 - Sept. 1,

1:00-4:00pm

Evaluation Fee

$20 ($10 for VAM students)

Visit vam.ca to book an audition. For inquiries, contact foa@vam.ca.

VAM Auditions

Auditions are required for all students wishing to join or continue in VAM’s Orchestral Program. They will be conducted by the Executive Director and are subject to a $20 non-refundable evaluation fee ($10 for VAM private students).

VAM Pre-Junior Symphony (VAMPJS)Conductor: Joseph ElworthyClass Time: Saturdays, 9:45-10:30amRecommended for:

Strings, Suzuki 2-4/RCM 1-3 (approx. age 5-7)Audition requirements:

While music reading experience is required, students do not need to audition.

VAM Junior Symphony (VAMJS)Conductor: Joseph ElworthyClass Time: Saturdays, 11:00am-12:15pm Recommended for:

Strings: Suzuki 4-5/RCM 3-5 (approx. age 7-10)Winds: RCM 2-5 (approx. age 8-14)

Audition Requirements:1. Repertoire: a short piece or study2. Sight reading (strings only)3. Scales (see below):

Violin: Ab major, B melodic minor(2 octaves, eighth notes, 60 bpm, four-note slurs)

Viola: Ab major, A melodic minor(2 octaves, eighth notes, 88 bpm, four-note slurs)

Cello: D major, C melodic minor (2 octaves, eighth notes, 69 bpm, four-note slurs)

Double Bass: G major, F melodic minor(2 octaves, eighth notes, 66 bpm, two-note slurs)

Winds: F, G, D major(1 or 2 octaves)

VAM Intermediate Symphony (VAMIS)Conductor: Joseph ElworthyClass Time: Saturdays, 12:30-2:15pm Recommended for:

Strings: Suzuki 4-7/RCM 5-8 (approx. age 10-13)Winds: RCM 6-9 (approx. age 12-18)

Audition Requirements:1. Repertoire:

Strings: a short pieceWinds: 2 contrasting pieces or studies

2. Sight reading3. Scales (see below):

Violin: Bb major, C melodic minor(3 octaves, eighth notes, 120 bpm, four-note slurs)

Viola: E major, F melodic minor(3 octaves, eighth notes, 120 bpm, four-note slurs)

Cello: E major, G melodic minor(3 octaves, eighth notes, 100 bpm, four-note slurs)

Double Bass: Bb major, C melodic minor(2 octaves, eighth notes, 69 bpm, two-note slurs)

Winds: Chromatic scale, F major, A major(2 or 3 octaves)

VAM Symphony Orchestra (VAMSO)Conductor: Leslie DalaAssociate Conductor: Kathleen AllanClass Time: Saturdays, 2:30-5:00pm Recommended for:

Strings: Suzuki 7+/RCM 8+ (approx. age 13+)Winds: RCM 9+ (approx. age 14-23)

Audition Requirements:1. Repertoire:

One movement from a standard sonata or concerto

2. Sight reading3. Orchestral excerpts (own choice):

Strings: one excerptWinds: two excerpts

4. Scales (strings only, see below):

Violin: F major, E melodic minor(3 octaves, sixteenth notes, 84 bpm, twelve-note slurs)

Viola: Ab major, F# melodic minor(3 octaves, sixteenth notes, 84 bpm, twelve-note slurs)

Cello: Ab major, B melodic minor(3 octaves, sixteenth notes, 66 bpm, eight-note slurs)

Double Bass: A major, G melodic minor(3 octaves, eighth notes, 84 bpm, four-note slurs)