How to Audition for an Orchestra (Kids)

After you have been playing your instrument for a while, you may feel like you are ready for something more advanced. Joining an orchestra can improve your instrument playing and add new people to your social circle! [1] If you feel prepared to join a group of young musicians like yourself, this article will help!

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Preparing For Your Audition

  1. Ask them if you are ready, and ask them for suggestions to improve. They will certainly give you plenty of feedback.
    • If you do not know some techniques that you feel are fundamental for your audition, ask your music teacher for some exercises to learn the basics.
  2. There are plenty of orchestras, so you must find one that fits your and your parents' needs and wants.
    • Show your parents your research and ask them which orchestra suits their budget best.
    • Assess the orchestra site and see if they include the instrument you shall be auditioning with.
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  3. Most orchestras require the auditioner to play a scale and a piece. Ask your music teacher which piece in your repertoire you can play the best to ensure a higher possibility of passing your audition.
    • D major scale (two octaves) is always a good choice.
    • Majority of the time, the person overseeing your audition shall stop you mid-play, so it is okay if you do not know the song fully off-by-heart.
  4. [2] Try to fit in at least 30 minutes of practice into your schedule each day.
    • If your instrument sounds out of tune, and you don't know how to tune it, call your teacher to see if they can pass by and tune it for you.
    • Use your time wisely. If you have chosen 30 minutes of practice a day, spend 10 minutes practicing your scale, 15 minutes going over your piece, and 5 minutes practicing extra exercises to keep yourself warmed up.
  5. Visualization is scientifically proven to boost real-life scenarios of the fancy! [3]
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During Your Audition

  1. This will show that you are committed, punctual, and eager to join. [4] As a bonus, this may save you from being late if your parent/s take a wrong turn!
    • Do not forget to bring any useful equipment, along with your instrument and water bottle, with you.
  2. Say your name, your teacher's name, how long you have played your instrument for, and more valid information.
    • To mention whether you can or cannot sightread is also an important piece of information to share.
    • Share any difficulties, eg: Your teachers kept traveling, so you would have long periods without any music lessons.
  3. Play your scale first. When you finish, wait 5 or 6 seconds before continuing with your song of choice.
    • Be prepared to be stopped before you finish.
  4. Your overseer shall share some information (your tonality, your tuning, your posture, etc.) and whether you made it in or not. If you did... congratulations!
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.halsbury.com/resources/why-join-an-orchestra
      2. ↑ https://guitarnutrition.com/blog/why-you-really-need-to-practice-your-instrument
      3. ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/lidijaglobokar/2020/03/05/the-power-of-visualization-and-how-to-use-it/
      4. ↑ https://www.theactorspulse.com.au/acting-auditions/the-dos-and-donts-of-audition-etiquette/#:~:text=Just%20as%20with%20any%20job,value%20the%20opportunity%20it%20represents .

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