Flute


View flute audition requirements for the RYO and AYO orchestras:


RYO Audition Requirements for Flute

Scales and arpeggios

All scales and arpeggios are to be MEMORIZED. Scales listed are your starting note. Do not transpose to concert pitch. The GMEA pattern is acceptable.

Flute: Major Scales on Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, (two octaves required -three octaves Moyse pattern preferred),
all scales with arpeggios;
Chromatic Scale Two octaves on Bb

Download RYO Flute Scales

Solo Piece (played without accompaniment)

Students should choose a solo piece that demonstrates their best ability. Please discuss this with your band director or your private teacher. Your GMEA Lyrical and/or Technical etude from last year would be a good choice.

Required Excerpts

RYO Flute Excerpts – 2026

Sight Reading

Students will be asked to sight-read one or two examples at the RYO level.

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AYO Audition Requirements for Flute

Scales and arpeggios

Students must have these scales and arpeggios memorized. Scales listed are your starting note. Do not transpose to concert pitch.
GMEA pattern is acceptable.

Flute: Major Scales on Ab and B major, B harmonic minor, 2 octaves required (three octave Moyse pattern is preferred), all with arpeggios; Chromatic Scale Three octaves on low C.

Download AYO Flute Scales

Solo Piece (played without accompaniment)

Students should choose a solo piece or etude that demonstrates their best ability. Please discuss this with your band director or your private teacher. Your GMEA Lyrical and/or Technical etude from last year would be a good choice.

Required Excerpts

AYO Flute Excerpts – 2026

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