Horn


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RYO Audition Requirements for Horn

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.

Horn: Major Scales on F and G (two octaves), D (one octave), all with arpeggios
Chromatic Scale 2 octaves on F

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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 Horn Excerpts – Fall 2023

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 Horn

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.

Horn (your starting note): Major Scales on Ab, A (2 octaves) with arpeggios. Chromatic Scale 2 octaves on G.

Solo Piece (played without accompaniment)

Student should choose a piece that demonstrates their best ability.

Required Excerpts

AYO Horn Excerpts – Fall 2023

Sight Reading

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

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