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Audition Requirements
New membership auditions for Fall 2020 are currently being held virtually by appointment.
Call (847) 312-3690, email info@midphil.org, or submit the form below to schedule an audition.
Click here to register for our Chamber Music Program and Jazz Division.
***DISCLAIMER: 2020-21 season auditions will be online***
Apply by Thursday, June 18, 2020 for priority review!
Scales
[Winds and Brass] All 12 major scales.
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Click here to see your instrument's required scales.
[Strings] Scales in three (or two) octaves. Please play 80 to 120 per quarter note with separate bows. Please refer to your required scales:
Midwest String Orchestra Scales (Two scales of choice)
Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra & Core Members (One scale of choice, one required)
Repertoire
[Winds and Brass] Two contrasting solos, movements or etudes. No accompaniment needed.
[Strings] A solo piece that shows the candidate’s techniques, musical interpretation and musicianship. No accompaniment needed. Please see chart below:
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Midwest String Orchestra (For all strings): A solo piece or passage that includes up to 3rd (or 5th) position.
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Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra (For all strings): A solo piece or passage that includes up to 5th (or higher) position.
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Core Members:
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Violin: W.A. Mozart Concerto No. 4 or 5, or something equivalent
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Viola: C. Stamitz Concerto in D, or something equivalent
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Cello: Haydn Concerto in C or D, or something equivalent
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Bass: A standard concert piece
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Sightreading
[All instruments] Sight-reading may be asked.
***COVID-19: There will be no sight reading for virtual auditions.***
After The Audition
Participants will receive the music director's permission to join after the audition. All ages are welcome.