Auditions have officially closed, however there are limited vacancies across our ensembles. If you would like to submit a late audition for any remaining spots or to go on the waiting list, please follow the process here:
Due to Covid-19, auditions for the 2021 Orchestra, Scherzo Strings and BRYJE this year will be via video submission.
PROCESS FOR AUDITIONS:
There are 3 steps to complete your submission.
Step 1. Book and pay for your audition.
To book & pay for an audition please click HERE
(Note: you must book and pay for your audition before submission)
Step 2. Download the excerpts for your instrument.
(Please see the audition excerpts for each ensemble and instrument below.)
For the audition, you will need to prepare:
- The audition excerpts for your instrument/ensemble
- A scale of choice that demonstrates your level
- A piece of music of your choice.
Step 3. Record your video and submit your virtual audition to our audition panel.
We have compiled a handy PDF guide on how to record and submit your audition, along with a checklist of all that is required.
To download the PDF, please click HERE
Scherzo Strings is a training orchestra and will take applicants from AMEB standard 2 or equivalent.
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Minimum level required for symphony Orchestra is AMEB standard 4 or equivalent experience. Give it a go!
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Oboe
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Flute/Piccolo
Bassoon
All Saxophones
Trumpet
French Horn
Tuba
Trombone/Euph
Piano
Percussion
Minimum level required for BRYJE (Brisbane Regional Youth Jazz Ensemble) is AMEB standard 4 or equivalent experience.
Includes: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophones, Percussion etc.
To audition for BRYJE you must also be a playing member of the Symphony Orchestra. Those wishing to apply for BRYJE must audition for both Symphony and BRYJE to be considered. (Simply include your BRYJE audition in the same submission as your Symphony audition, only one audition fee needs to be purchased).
**When viewing these audition excerpts, please ignore any multi-bar rests in the set piece**
BRYJE Alto Saxophone
BRYJE Tenor Saxophone
BRYJE Baritone Saxophone
BRYJE Trumpet
BRYJE Trombone
BRYJE Piano
BRYJE Drum Kit
BRYJE Bass
BRYJE Guitar