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.

NOTE: for beginners and 1st year players who aren't sure if they want to audition for me yet, check out the Student Teacher Program and work with one of my advanced high school students!
Middle School & High School

1. Scales
Middle school students (download)
  • 2 octaves: C Major
  • 1 octave: B♭ Major & G Major
  • 1-octave chromatic scale

High school students (download)
  • 2 octaves: C Major & B♭ Major
  • 1 octave: E♭ Major, F Major, & G Major
  • 2-octave chromatic scale

2. 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

3. Sight-reading
This will be provided at the audition.
Beginners & 1st year players

1. Scales
Beginners (download)
  • F major, 1 octave
              <<OR>>
  • B♭ Major, 1 octave
  • Please play both if you are able!

2. Short solo pieces
Play at least two selections from your school band book to demonstrate:
  • knowledge of oboe fingerings
  • understanding of basic rhythm
  • ability to read accidentals
  • ability to follow articulation

3. Sight-reading
This will be provided at the audition.


** If this seems like too much right now, check out the Student Teacher Program and work with one of my advanced highs school students!

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