2025-26 Large Ensemble Application

2025-26 Large Ensemble Application

Complete this application if you would like to join the Colburn Youth Orchestra, Colburn Sinfonietta, Concert Band, and/or Wind Symphony for the 2025-26 academic year.

Colburn Sinfonietta and Colburn Youth Orchestra Audition Requirements
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Strings

Violin
1. Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4 “Italian”: I. Allegro vivace – m. 1 to m. 51
2. Mozart, Symphony No. 39: II. Andante con moto – m. 1 to m. 27
Viola
1. Berlioz, Roman Carnival Overture: 2nd measure after [1] to 2nd measure after [4]
2. Mozart, Symphony No. 35 in D Major “Haffner”: III. Presto – m. 134 to m. 181
Cello
1. Mozart, Symphony No. 40: IV. Allegro assai – m. 49 to m. 62
2. Brahms, Symphony No. 3: III. Poco allegretto – m. 1 to m. 16
Double Bass
1. Dvorak, Symphony No. 9: I. Adagio – Allegro molto – [7] to 16 measures after [8]
2. Dvorak, Symphony No. 9: II. Largo – 9 measures after [2] to [3]
Woodwinds

Flute
1. Brahms, Symphony No. 4: IV. Allegro energico e passionato – m. 89 to m. 105
2. Beethoven, Leonore Overture No. 3 – m. 278 to m. 360
Clarinet
1. Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 3: II. Vivace non troppo – m. 8 to m. 56 (Clarinet 1 in B-flat)
2. Beethoven, Symphony No. 6: II. Andante molto mosso – m. 68 to m. 77 (Clarinet 1 in B-flat)
Oboe
1. Brahms, Violin Concerto: II. Adagio – m. 3 to m. 32 (Oboe 1)
2. Rossini, La Scala di Seta – pickup to [2] to [3] *you may use your own articulation
Bassoon
1. Brahms, Variations on a Theme by Haydn: Variation 5 – entire variation
2. Ravel, Alborada del Gracioso – [9] to [12]
Bass Clarinet (added as a Bb Clarinet double)
1. Rachmaninoff, Symphonic Dances Op. 45: Movement 1, 4 after reh. 17 to “tempo primo” ¾ (IMSLP doesn’t have bars numbered, but it’s the solo)
2. Ravel, Daphnis et Chloé Suite No.2, M.57b: Movement 2, 1 before reh. 207 to 5 after reh. 210 (IMSLP doesn’t have bars numbered)
English Horn (added as an Oboe double)
1. Rossini, William Tell Overture: Reh. G through Allegro Vivace 2/4
2. Berlioz, Roman Carnival Overture: m. 21-37
Piccolo (added as a Flute double)
1. Rossini, William Tell Overture: Reh. 5- reh. 6
2. Tchaikovsky, Symphony 4, Movement 4: Reh. A- reh. B
Brass

Trumpet
1. Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade (in C) – entire Trumpet 1 part
2. Respighi, The Pines of Rome: II. Lento – Off-stage trumpet part
French Horn
1. Dvorak, Symphony No. 9: I. Adagio - Allegro molto – m. 16 to m. 27 (Horn 4 in C)
2. Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 5: II. Andante cantabile con alcuna licenza – m. 8 to m. 28 (Horn 1 in F)
Trombone
1. Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4: IV. Finale. Allegro con fuoco – m. 36 to [B] (Trombone 1)
2. Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian Easter Overture – [M] (Trombone 2 Solo)
Tuba
1. Holst, The Planets: IV. Jupiter – 3 measures after [11] to m. 274
2. Wagner, Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Overture – beginning to m. 8
Percussion
1. Timpani – Beethoven, Symphony No. 9: I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso – m. 513 to end of movement
2. Xylophone – Kabalevsky, Calas Breugnon Overture – [9] to [12]
Harp
1. Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake Suite: No. 4 Scene, Andante – m. 2 through cadenza in m. 8
2. Rimsky-Korsakov, Capriccio Espagnol – Cadenza to 8 measures before [M]
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Concert Band and Wind Symphony Audition Requirements
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All Instruments:
1. Chromatic scale, full range
2. Holst, 2nd Suite in F, Movement 3
  - Measure C to the end
3. Eric Whitacre, October (except percussion)
4. Percussion:
  - Remains the same with as Spring requirements with Holst
  - Add glockenspiel excerpt from Steven Bryant (below)
October Excerpts:

Flute
1. m. 8-36
2. Pickup to m. 72-87
Oboe
1. m. 3-32
2. Pickup to m. 72-87
Bb Clarinet
1. Pickup to m. 10-39
2. Pickup to m. 72-87
Bass Clarinet
1. m. 25-39
2. Pickup to m. 72-78
Alto Sax
1. Pickup to m. 24-39
2. Pickup to m. 72-97
Tenor Sax
1. m. 9-15
2. Pickup to m. 72-90
Bari Sax
1. Pickup to m. 72-78
2. m. 84-98
Bassoon
1. m. 47-60
2. Pickup to 76-98
French Horn
1. m. 9-15
2. m. 80-97
Trumpet
1. Pickup to m. 25-34
2. m. 76-98
Trombone
1. m. 47-60
2. Pickup to 76-98
Bass Trombone (sometimes seen as Trombone 3)
1. m. 25-34
2. Pickup to m. 76-98
Euphonium
1. Pickup to m. 10-39
2. Pickup to m. 76-98
Tuba
1. Pickup to m. 10-39
2. Pickup to m. 76-98
Percussion
1. None for this piece. Please keep Holst
Steven Bryant Ecstatic Fanfare (only upper woodwinds and percussion)

Percussion
1. glockenspiel, m. 3-38
Piccolo double
1. m. 75-78
2. m. 99-105
Flute
1. m. 3-13
2. m. 99-106
Oboe
1. m. 4-13
2. m. 97-106
Bb Clarinet
1. m. 3-13
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Student's Full Name*

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Grade (Fall 2025)*
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Which ensemble(s) are you applying for? Select all that apply.*

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Applicant's Primary Instrument*
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VIOLINISTS ONLY: Are you willing to play viola?*

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Applicant's Secondary Instrument (if applicable)*
Please list all other instructors you have studied with, including number of years with instructor (e.g. John Smith, 4 years):*
Please list any orchestra and/or band experience that you have, including names of ensembles and number of years that you were a member:*
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2025-26 Large Ensemble Application

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Strings

Woodwinds

Brass

Percussion

Harp

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All Instruments:

October Excerpts:

Steven Bryant Ecstatic Fanfare (only upper woodwinds and percussion)

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