Guidelines for Absentee Auditions

Since the audition panel will not be able to control the audition or request scales and sight-reading, the following guidelines, which vary from a live audition, must be followed. Please review the Audition instructions for more detailed guidelines by ensemble level and instrument.

 

​A video audition is allowed in circumstances where a musician cannot appear live for their audition.

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1. Submit your Audition Application. Video auditions submitted without an application will not be viewed.

2. Prepare your Audition with the requested Repertoire and Instructions.​

3. Record your video audition following these guidelines:

   • Video auditions are to be recorded in ONE TAKE and UNEDITED.

   • A musician's full body must be present in the frame.

   • Introduce your full name at the start of the video; name each scale and each etude or solo selection.

   • Audition repertoire must be performed in the order provided.

   • Be sure to carefully review Audition Repertoire & Instructions -- don't forget your scales! Scale requirements include:

     • WOODWINDS + BRASS: play a chromatic scale from your lowest possible to highest possible note, one time slurring and a second time tonguing the notes. Prepare a major or minor scale of choice.

     • PERCUSSION: Prepare two major or minor scales of choice.

     • STRINGS: Prepare two major scales of choice, one in a sharp key and one in a flat key. Students auditioning for an advanced group must include a third scale of choice in a minor key and 2 minutes of solo work.

4. Email your video audition to office@csysa.com. If we cannot open your video link, your audition cannot be considered. Acceptable formats are either a YouTube link (preferred) or Dropbox. 

5. You may be asked to perform a live audition and sight read at a later date.​

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Please email any questions to office@csysa.com.