Open Auditions
NJYS Season 2022-23 Audition Registration Still Open for Select Instruments!Orchestral Instruments
Jazz Instruments
Do you play one of the above instruments? Contact info@njys.org to audition for the NJYS 2022-23 season! |
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NJYS 2022-2023 Season Audition Information
- NJYS ensembles are open to students who will be entering 3rd-12th
- Auditions for the 2022-2023 Season will be in person (masks required), May 17-June 2
- Rehearsals are held between Sunday-Thursday at our facilities in New Providence, NJ
- All students audition each year to secure a position in an ensemble regardless of their previous participation in the program.
- All applicants must submit an online audition registration.
- Registration for auditions is open from April 1, 2022, to April 30, 2022. Students must be registered by April 30 to be able to schedule an audition. Please do not create a new account if you already had one. For any help with your password, give us a call at 908-771-5544.
- The registration fee is $60 for an individual student and $90 for two or more siblings
For questions, email us at info@njys.org.
Ensemble levels and Orchestral Instrument Requirements
Orchestral Instrument Audition Requirements (Jazz and Percussion keep scrolling below for separate requirements.)
- Solo piece of the student’s choice
- Excerpts/Scales, depending on your solo level
- Sight-reading, provided in the audition
Select a solo that best demonstrates your ability and musicianship. Keep in mind that the level of your solo piece will determine for which ensemble(s) you will be considered based on your audition. The level indicated next to each ensemble below represents the minimum level required to be considered for that particular ensemble. For example, if you are a rising 10th grade violinist and play a level 5 solo piece, you are eligible to be considered for Youth Orchestra, Philharmonia and Sinfonia. If your solo piece is not listed on the solo list, please submit your Solo Level Request Form located on the solo list, for the artistic team to designate a level, and the NJYS office will contact you shortly.
Ensembles by Level and Grades
NJYS SOLO LISTS
Note: If your solo has multiple movements, prepare two contrasting movements, fast and slow, for the audition.
Tenor Trombone Solo List 22-23
Alto Sax Solo List 22-23 (Classical, Level 1)
Tenor Sax Solo List 22-23 (Classical, Level 1)
Baritone Sax Solo List 22-23 (Classical, Level 1)
Piano Solo List 22-23 (Levels 5 & 6 only)
Orchestral Strings, Piano & Harp Excerpts and Requirements
2022 NJYS EXCERPTS
CLICK BELOW AND PRINT: Based on the level of your SOLO piece, click below for that level’s required scales (levels 1 & 2) OR excerpts (levels 3-6). You must play all the excerpts provided.
Level 1 & 2 Strings:
Violin Requirements & Scales Levels 1 & 2 (**UPDATED 4/5/2022)
Viola Requirements & Scales Levels 1 & 2 (**UPDATED 4/5/2022)
Cello Requirements & Scales Levels 1 & 2 (**UPDATED 4/5/2022)
Bass Requirements & Scales Levels 1 & 2 (**UPDATED 4/5/2022)
Violin
VIOLIN Level 3
VIOLIN Level 4
VIOLIN Level 5*
VIOLIN Level 6*
*Violin level 5 & 6 excerpts updated 4/6 – sharp added to the first note of the Dvorak excerpt
Viola
VIOLA Level 3
VIOLA Level 4
VIOLA Level 5
VIOLA Level 6*
*Viola level 6 updated 4/18 – Berlioz excerpt tempo is quarter = 56
Cello
CELLO Level 3
CELLO Level 4
CELLO Level 5
CELLO Level 6
Bass
BASS Level 3
BASS Level 4
BASS Level 5
BASS Level 6
Piano
Harp
Keep scrolling for all jazz and percussion requirements
Orchestral Wind and Brass Excerpts and Requirements
2022 NJYS EXCERPTS
CLICK BELOW AND PRINT: Click on the solo level of your instrument for the required scales (level 1) OR excerpts (levels 2-4). You must play all the excerpts provided.
Level 1 woodwinds & brass:
Woodwind & Brass Level 1 Requirements & Scales
Flute Excerpts
FLUTE Level 2*
FLUTE Level 3*
FLUTE Level 4
*Updated 4/12/2022 – Tchaikovsky excerpt is dotted half = 76
Oboe Excerpts
OBOE Level 2
OBOE Level 3
OBOE Level 4
Clarinet Excerpts
CLARINET Level 2
CLARINET Level 3
CLARINET Level 4
Bass Clarinet Excerpts
Bassoon Excerpts
BASSOON Level 2
BASSOON Level 3
BASSOON Level 4
French Horn Excerpts
HORN Level 2
HORN Level 3
HORN Level 4
Trumpet Excerpts
TRUMPET Level 2
TRUMPET Level 3
TRUMPET Level 4
Trombone Excerpts
TROMBONE Level 2
TROMBONE Level 3
TROMBONE Level 4
Tuba Excerpts
TUBA Level 2
TUBA Level 3
TUBA Level 4
Keep scrolling for all jazz and percussion requirements
Jazz Scale Requirements, Audition Piece and Requirements
Jazz Requirements and Excerpts
Jazz instruments include Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, Baritone), Trumpet, Trombone, Bass, Piano, Guitar, Voice. However, other instruments are welcome to audition. Please email us at njys.org for any questions.
Jazz Scales:
Jazz Etudes:
Click here for your Practice Improv Track: NJYS BLUES
Percussion Requirements
Percussion Requirements and Excerpts
Percussionists are considered for Percussion Ensemble or Percussion Quartet and will also be invited to play with the NJYS orchestras.
NJYS Percussion Requirements 22-23
*Level 3 Timpani- please email us to njys.org, with your solo selection for approval.
Level 1 Percussion Excerpts:
Level 2 Percussion Excerpts:
Mallet – Level 2 (Updated 4/5)
Level 3 Percussion Excerpts: