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Festival Audition Lists
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.
The primary audition solo (or compilation) listed here is 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 music district your school is part of, there is a tool on the website of the Vermont Music Educators Association that can help.
Vermont All State Music Festival
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR SELECTIONS
Last updated: 5/15/2018
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the Vermont All State website
| Piccolo | Sonata #2 (Bach) |
| Flute | Concerto #1 in G Major (Mozart) |
| Oboe | Song (Gliere) from Solos for the Oboe Player |
| Bassoon | Sonata for Bassoon and Piano (Hindemith) |
| Soprano Clarinet | Sonata for Clarinet and Piano (Hindemith) |
| Alto Clarinet | Serenata (Reed) - This piece is no longer published and is therefore unavailable to purchase. |
| Bass Clarinet | Sonata #1 from Six Sonatas for Bass Clarinet, Volume 1 (Galliard) |
| Alto Saxophone | Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano (Lunde) |
| Tenor Saxophone | Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano (Lunde) |
| Baritone Saxophone | Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano (Lunde) |
| Trumpet | Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (Kennan) |
| Horn | Sonata for Horn and Piano (Hindemith) |
| Trombone | Sonata in f minor for Trombone and Piano (Telemann) |
| Bass Trombone | Three Pieces for Bass Trombone (Skolnick) |
| Euphonium | Andante and Rondo from Concerto for Double Bass (Capuzzi) |
| Tuba | Second Sonatina for Tuba and Piano (Presser) |
| Snare Drum | 6/8 Etude (Goldenberg) |
| Timpani | Solo #2 from Six Graded Timpani Solos (MacKenzie) |
| Mallets | Suite for Xylophone and Orchestra (Carey) |
| Violin | Sonata #4 in D Major from Six Sonatas for Violin and Piano (Handel) |
| Viola | Concerto in d minor (Vivaldi) |
| Cello | The Swan & Country Dance, both from Solos for the Cello Player |
| String Bass | Harlequin Concerto (Russell) |
| Vocal | Cantate Domino (Pitoni) |
| Jazz (melodic instruments) | No Greater Love from Volume 34: Jam Session (Aebersold) Technical jazz excerpt available from VT All State website |
| Jazz (drums) | Audition materials available from VT All State website |
VMEA District 1 (Vermont)
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR SELECTIONS
Last updated: 2/6/2018
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the VMEA District 1 website
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 Trumpet |
| 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 |
| Snare Drum | Rubank Intermediate Method for Drums |
| Timpani | Primary Handbook for Timpani |
| Mallets | Rubank Elementary Method for Bell Lyra |
| Vocal | same as current year's Vermont All State vocal solo Jump to VT All State |
VMEA District 2 (Vermont)
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR SELECTIONS
Last updated: 2/9/2018
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the VMEA District 2 website
JUNIOR HIGH
There is no junior high audition. Students are recommended for the festival by their music teacher.
HIGH SCHOOL
The audition selections are included in the book collection listed.
VMEA District 3 (Vermont)
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR SELECTIONS
Last updated: 2/16/2018
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the VMEA District 3 middle school website or VMEA District 3 high school website
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)
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR SELECTIONS
Last updated: 2/6/2018
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the VMEA District 4 website
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 Jump to VT All State |
| Jazz melodic instruments | Effective Etudes for Jazz (for the appropriate instrument) PLUS the current year's Vermont All State jazz selection Jump to VT All State |
| 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)
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR SELECTIONS
Last updated: 7/17/2018
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the VMEA District 5 website
MIDDLE SCHOOL
The audition selections 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 selections for LEVEL 1 are included in the book collection listed.
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.
Jump to the Vermont All State list
VMEA District 6 (Vermont)
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR SELECTIONS
Last updated: 2/6/2018
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the VMEA District 6 website
MIDDLE SCHOOL
The audition selections for middle school band are original compositions that are posted on the VMEA District 6 website.
| Vocal - Chorus | Da Pacem Domine (M. Franck) |
| Jazz melodic instruments | part from arrangement of You Only Get One Chance (Andy Clark, pub. C.L. Barnhouse) |
HIGH SCHOOL
The audition selections are included in the book collection listed.
New Hampshire All State Music Festival
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR SELECTIONS
Last updated: 5/15/2018
For official audition requirements and more information, visit the New Hampshire Music Educators Association website
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
Special orders can be placed for most solos that are not in stock. Solos from the NEMFA repertoire lists currently in stock at Ellis Music can be viewed here. Special orders can be placed for solos not currently in stock; to inquire, please use our NEMFA Solo Inquiry form (which will open in a new browser window).