A solo of the candidate’s choice, preferably a movement from a concerto, sonata, or recital piece
The following excerpts are used for the viola audition:
Mendelssohn: Scherzo from “Midsummer Night’s Dream” : Letter B to last note in Measure D (PDF)
Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture: Pickup to third measure of #1 to end of the measure at #4 (PDF)
Mozart: Symphony No. 40, Mvmt 4: Measure 162 to measure 187 (PDF)
Mozart: Symphony No. 35, Mvmt 1: Measure 1 to measure 30 (PDF)
Mozart: Overture to the Magic Flute, Second Allegro section: Measure 103 to measure 126 (PDF)
Candidates are welcome to use their own copies of excerpts or may obtain copies of excerpts by contacting: personnel@chamberorchestraofthesprings.org
