Audition Requirements
Auditions for Medisky Oboe Studio don't need to be perfect, but should demonstrate the student's knowledge of oboe fingerings, ability to play major scales, and ability to read music and rhythms. This will be a teaching audition, meaning students will receive instruction in all areas as they play through the requirements.
Scales
High school students (download)
Middle school students (download)
Short solo piece
Play a solo piece (Class A, B or C), or play selections from school band music or method book to demonstrate:
Sight-reading
This will be provided at the audition.
High school students (download)
- 2 octaves: C Major & B♭ Major
- 1 octave: E♭ Major, F Major, G Major
- 2-octave chromatic scale
Middle school students (download)
- 2 octaves: C Major
- 1 octave: B♭ Major, G Major
- 1-octave chromatic scale
Short solo piece
Play a solo piece (Class A, B or C), or play selections from school band music or method book to demonstrate:
- consistent tone
- rhythmic proficiency
- articulation
- dynamics
Sight-reading
This will be provided at the audition.