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Festival Audition Lists
Select a festival from the navigation links above to view the required music.
This information is provided by Ellis Music as a convenient resource for our customers. Though we do our best to provide accurate information, changes to audition lists are rarely communicated to Ellis Music. We STRONGLY recommend that students confirm the required audition music with their music teachers. You should also refer to the individual All State, New England, or district websites, as those are the ONLY official sources of information about audition repertoire.
A note regarding music auditions: The primary audition solo (or compilation) listed is typically just one of the requirements for auditioning to be part of an ensemble. Most auditions also involve scales, sightreading, and/or other required music. Audition requirements vary for each festival. For answers to your questions about auditions, talk with your school music teacher.
If you are unsure of which Vermont district your school is part of, please refer to the graphic on this page or ask your music teacher.
Vermont All State Music Festival
2021-2022 School Year
Last updated: 3/18/2021
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the Vermont All State website (link opens in a new window)
| Piccolo | Sonata No. 5 for Flute from 'Seven Sonatas for Flute and Piano' (Handel) |
| Flute | Danse de la Chevre (Honegger) |
| Oboe | Sonata in a minor (Telemann) from Solos for the Oboe Player |
| Bassoon | Premier Solo (Bourdeau) |
| Soprano Clarinet | Sonata for Clarinet (Saint-Saens) |
| Alto Clarinet | Petite Concerto (Ostransky) |
| Bass Clarinet | Sonata No. 5 from 6 Sonatas for Bass Clarinet, Volume 2 (Galliard) |
| Alto Saxophone | Scaramouche (Milhaud) |
| Tenor Saxophone | Scaramouche (Milhaud) |
| Baritone Saxophone | Scaramouche (Milhaud) |
| Trumpet | Concerto for Trumpet (Hummel) |
| Horn | Concerto (R. Strauss) |
| Trombone | Andante et Allegro (Barat) |
| Bass Trombone | Concertino Basso (Lieb) |
| Euphonium | Beautiful Colorado (Deluca) - Bass Clef edition (also available in Treble Clef edition) |
| Tuba | Concerto in One Movement (Lebedev) |
| Snare Drum | Solo No. 2 from 'The Musical Snare Drummer' (Keown) plus percussion excerpt available from VT All State website |
| Timpani | Solo Impression for 2 Timpani from 'Solo Impressions for Timpani' (Firth) plus percussion excerpt available from VT All State website |
| Mallets | Hora Staccato (Heifetz) plus percussion excerpt available from VT All State website |
| Violin | Roumanian Folk Dances for Violin (Bartok) |
| Viola | Apres un Reve (Faure) |
| Cello | Sicilienne from 'Solos for the Cello Player' (Faure) |
| String Bass | Apres un Reve (Faure) |
| Vocal | Waldesnacht (Brahms) - public domain version available for download here (PDF) |
| Jazz (melodic instruments) | I Could Write a Book from Volume 25 All-Time Standards (Aebersold) plus technical jazz excerpt available from VT All State website |
| Jazz (drums) | Audition materials available from VT All State website |
New Hampshire All State Music Festival
2021-22 School Year
Last updated: 5/25/2021
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the New Hampshire Music Educators Association website (link opens in a new window)
New England Music Festival
Unlike All State and district auditions, the New England Music Festival does not have a single "required selection" for each instrument or vocal part, but rather allows performers to choose from a variety of approved solos. For a list of acceptable solo repertoire and more information, visit the New England Music Festival (NEMFA) website (link opens in a new window).
Ellis Music has several solos in stock that are on the NEMFA repertoire list: New England Music Festival Solos
Special orders can be placed for any solos you may want, regardless of whether or not they are currently in stock. To inquire, please use our general contact form.
VMEA District 1 (Vermont) - Northwest
2019-2020 School Year
Last updated: 6/7/2019
Due to Covid-19, music festival events including auditions may be modified, postponed, or cancelled. Please refer to the district website.
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the VMEA District 1 website (link opens in a new window)
MIDDLE SCHOOL
There is no middle school audition. Students are recommended for the festival by their music teacher.
HIGH SCHOOL
The audition selections are included in the book collection listed.
| Flute | Concert and Contest Collection for C Flute |
| Oboe | Solos for the Oboe Player |
| Bassoon | Classic Festival Solos for Bassoon Volume 1 |
| Clarinet | Concert and Contest Collection for Bb Clarinet |
| Bass Clarinet (or Alto Clarinet) | Concert and Contest Collection for Bb Bass Clarinet |
| Alto Saxophone | Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player |
| Tenor Saxophone | Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player |
| Baritone Saxophone | Solos for the Alto Saxophone Player |
| Trumpet or Baritone Treble Clef | Concert and Contest Collection for Cornet, Trumpet, or Baritone |
| French Horn | Concert and Contest Collection for French Horn |
| Trombone or Euphonium (Baritone Bass Clef) | Concert and Contest Collection for Trombone |
| Tuba | First Solos for the Tuba Player |
| String Bass | Progressive Repertoire for the Double Bass Volume 2 |
| Snare Drum | Rubank Intermediate Method for Drums |
| Timpani | Modern Method for Timpani |
| Mallets | Rubank Elementary Method for Bell Lyra |
| Vocal | same as current year's Vermont All State vocal solo |
VMEA District 2 (Vermont) - Northeast
2021-2022 School Year
Last updated: 5/17/21
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the VMEA District 2 website (link opens in a new window)
JUNIOR HIGH
There is no junior high audition. Students are recommended for the festival by their music teacher.
HIGH SCHOOL
The instrumental audition selections can be acquired through your music teacher.
| Vocal | Waldesnacht (Brahms) - public domain version available for download here (PDF) |
VMEA District 3 (Vermont) - Champlain Valley
2019-2020 School year
Last updated: 4/30/19
Due to Covid-19, music festival events including auditions may be modified, postponed, or cancelled. Please refer to the district website.
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the VMEA District 3 website (link opens in a new window)
MIDDLE SCHOOL
The audition selections are included in the book collection listed.
HIGH SCHOOL
The audition selections are included in the book collection listed.
VMEA District 4 (Vermont) - Winooski Valley
2019-2020 School Year
Last updated: 5/22/2019
Due to Covid-19, music festival events including auditions may be modified, postponed, or cancelled. Please refer to the district website.
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the VMEA District 4 website (link opens in a new window)
MIDDLE SCHOOL
There is no middle school audition. Students are recommended for the festival by their music teacher.
HIGH SCHOOL
There is no audition for high school orchestra, concert band, or jazz chorus; students in these ensembles are recommended for the festival by their music teacher. For high school chorus or jazz ensemble, see below...
| Vocal | same as current year's Vermont All State vocal solo |
| Jazz melodic instruments | Effective Etudes for Jazz (for the appropriate instrument) PLUS the current year's Vermont All State melodic jazz selection |
| Jazz Drums | Drummers will be asked to perform big band selections (to be determined) with a recording. For more information, speak with your music teacher. |
VMEA District 5 (Vermont) - Green Mountain
2021-2022 School Year
Last updated: 6/4/2021
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the VMEA District 5 website (link opens in a new window)
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Students auditioning for the middle school festival can audition using either the LEVEL 1 or LEVEL 2 solo.
Middle School (Level 1)
The audition selection for LEVEL 1 of the middle school festival is an excerpt from a band selection (to be determined).
Middle School (Level 2)
The audition selections for LEVEL 2 of the middle school festival are included in the book collection listed.
HIGH SCHOOL
Students auditioning for the high school festival can audition using either the LEVEL 1 or LEVEL 2 solo. Exception: vocalists and melodic jazz must audition using the LEVEL 2 solo.
High School (Level 1)
The audition selection for LEVEL 1 of the high school festival is an excerpt from a band arrangement (to be determined).
High School (Level 2)
The audition selections for LEVEL 2 of the high school festival are the same as the pieces for the current year's Vermont All State Music Festival (except for orchestral instruments).
| Piccolo | Sonata No. 5 for Flute from 'Seven Sonatas for Flute and Piano' (Handel) |
| Flute | Danse de la Chevre (Honegger) |
| Oboe | Sonata in a minor (Telemann) from Solos for the Oboe Player |
| Bassoon | Premier Solo (Bourdeau) |
| Soprano Clarinet | Sonata for Clarinet (Saint-Saens) |
| Alto Clarinet | Petite Concerto (Ostransky) |
| Bass Clarinet | Sonata No. 5 from 6 Sonatas for Bass Clarinet, Volume 2 (Galliard) |
| Alto Saxophone | Scaramouche (Milhaud) |
| Tenor Saxophone | Scaramouche (Milhaud) |
| Baritone Saxophone | Scaramouche (Milhaud) |
| Trumpet | Concerto for Trumpet (Hummel) |
| Horn | Concerto (R. Strauss) |
| Trombone | Andante et Allegro (Barat) |
| Bass Trombone | Concertino Basso (Lieb) |
| Euphonium | Beautiful Colorado (Deluca) - Bass Clef edition (also available in Treble Clef edition) |
| Tuba | Concerto in One Movement (Lebedev) |
| Snare Drum | Solo No. 2 from 'The Musical Snare Drummer' (Keown) plus percussion excerpt available from VT All State website |
| Timpani | Solo Impression for 2 Timpani from 'Solo Impressions for Timpani' (Firth) plus percussion excerpt available from VT All State website |
| Mallets | Hora Staccato (Heifetz) plus percussion excerpt available from VT All State website |
| Violin | downloadable excerpt - check with your music teacher for the link |
| Viola | downloadable excerpt - check with your music teacher for the link |
| Cello | downloadable excerpt - check with your music teacher for the link |
| String Bass | downloadable excerpt - check with your music teacher for the link |
| Vocal | Waldesnacht (Brahms) - public domain version available for download here (PDF) |
| Jazz (melodic instruments) | I Could Write a Book from Volume 25 All-Time Standards (Aebersold) plus technical jazz excerpt available from VT All State website |
| Jazz (drums) | Audition materials available from VT All State website |
VMEA District 6 (Vermont) - Connecticut Valley
2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR SELECTIONS
Last updated: 5/17/2021
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the VMEA District 6 website (link opens in a new window)
NOTE: Audition requirements are subject to change following the annual spring meeting of the district.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
| Middle School Band | Instrument-specific audition materials are available for download from the district website |
| Chorus - voice | Ah, Poor Bird (in d minor) - available for download (PDF link) |
| Jazz melodic instruments | part from arrangement of Blues Is My Favorite Color by Paul Clark (published by C.L. Barnhouse, full arrangement is item #031-2528-00; individual parts available by special order through Ellis Music) |
HIGH SCHOOL
The audition selections are included in the book collection listed.