Bassoon
View bassoon audition requirements for the following ensembles:
RYO Audition Requirements for Bassoon
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, two octaves is preferred except where noted differently. The GMEA pattern is acceptable.
Bassoon: Major Scales on Eb, Ab, and G major, (two octaves preferred), all with arpeggios;
Chromatic Scale Two octaves on F
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 Bassoon Excerpts – Fall 2023
Sight Reading
Students will be asked to sight-read one or two examples at the RYO level.
AYO Audition Requirements for Bassoon
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, two octaves is preferred except where noted differently (flutes 3 octaves).
Bassoon: Major Scales on G, D, A major, all with arpeggios; Chromatic Scale Three octaves on Bb.
Solo Piece (played without accompaniment)
Student should choose a piece that demonstrates their best ability.
Required Excerpts
AYO Bassoon Excerpts – Fall 2023
Sight Reading
Students will be asked to sight-read one or two examples at the AYO level.
