Audition Requirements

Strings

String applicants (violin, viola, cello, and string bass) should be prepared to perform:

2 Scales, 2 or 3 octaves – depending on ability
A Solo piece of their choice – no accompaniment
Possible sight-reading
Orchestral Excerpts – FOR EXCEL ORCHESTRA ONLY

Excerpts for the Excel Orchestra will be available on the LHO website. The excerpts can also be mailed to the applicant upon request.
String players auditioning for the Excel Orchestra must prepare ALL excerpts.

Wind and Brass

Wind and Brass applicants should be prepared to perform:

2 Scales, 2 or 3 octaves – depending on ability
A Solo piece of their choice – no accompaniment
Orchestral Excerpts – ALL Wind and Brass Applicants

Excerpts for the Excel Orchestra will be available on the LHO website. The excerpts can also be mailed to the applicant upon request.
Wind and Brass players auditioning for the Excel Orchestra must prepare ALL excerpts.

Harp and Percussion

Harp and Percussion applicants should be prepared to perform:

A Solo piece of their choice – no accompaniment
NOTE: For percussionists, the solo piece needs to be played on xylophone (2 mallets)
Orchestral Excerpts – ALL Harp and Percussion Applicants

Percussionists should be prepared to perform all these excerpts; instruments will be provided at the audition but bring your own mallets.