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Gr 12 Orchestra Audition Project 2023
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AMI4M Orchestra Audition Project


For this project you will go through the process of preparing and auditioning for a position in a professional orchestra.

What you need to do:


QUESTIONS - You must complete the following questions before the audition date

  1. Why are the excerpts such an important part of the orchestral repertoire and audition? (B4)

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  1. When and why did the use of a screen for auditions begin?  Do you think they are still necessary? Why? (B2)

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  1. Why do you think musicians have to join the American Federation of Musicians union?  What are the benefits of being part of the union?  What are the drawbacks of being part of the union? (B3)

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VIDEO LINKS AND COMMENTS - You must complete the following questions before the audition date

Solo title & video link - ex Mozart Oboe Concerto C major K 314

Comments -

Excerpt title #1 and CUED video link -

Comments -

Excerpt title #2 and CUED video link -

Comments -                


ONLINE PORTFOLIO

Put link to your online portfolio here


ORCHESTRA AUDITION RUBRIC

4+

4

3

2

1

A1-2

Solo Performance in front of class

Excellent performance in all aspects of musical elements

1-2 moments where musical elements were missed but did not distract from the overall performance

3-4 moments where musical elements were missed but did not distract from the overall performance

1-2 errors in musical elements distracted from the overall performance

3-4 errors in musical elements distracted from the overall performance

A3

Audition of excerpts

Excellent performance in all aspects of musical elements

1-2 moments where musical elements were missed but did not distract from the overall performance

3-4 moments where musical elements were missed but did not distract from the overall performance

1-2 errors in musical elements distracted from the overall performance

3-4 errors in musical elements distracted from the overall performance

B1

Video analysis & comments

All video links were cued & comments provided 3  specific examples

All video links were cued & comments provided 2 specific examples

All video links were cued & comments provided used 1 specific example and 1 general example

All video comments provided used general examples only

Some video comments demonstrate limited insight

B2/3/4

Written work

All questions were completed on time using 3 specific examples

All questions were completed on time using 2 specific examples

All questions were completed on time using 1 specific and 1 general example

All questions were not completed on time and/or used only general examples

Some answers demonstrate limited research

C3

Online Resume

As per level 3 and uses 2 elements of originality that makes the resume stand out

As per level 3 and uses 1 element of originality that makes the resume stand out

Resume includes all elements from the template and is submitted on time

Resume includes all elements from the template but is submitted late

Resume is missing 1 or more of the  elements from the template