Principal Flute Mock Audition
Please note that this is a virtual event, occurring on Zoom.
This event is closed- please stay tuned for future events!
Congratulations to our winners!!!
-First place: Natasha Costello
-Runner-ups: Jessica Schury and Riley Bender
Thank you and congratulations to all of the participants in the mock audition! Everyone was very well prepared and gave very thoughtful feedback to each other. I hope to do more mock auditions in the future for second flute and piccolo repertoire as well. 🙂
Prizes
1st place- $200, masterclass performance
Two runner-ups- masterclass performance
All participants are invited to audit the class
Dates
Audition: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Preliminary round: 10AM-12noon PST
Final round: 1PM-2PM PST
Masterclass: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 1PM PST
Application information
Flutists of all ages are encouraged to apply. The first 20 applicants will be accepted.
The online application includes a 1-page resume and a $50 application fee. The application deadline is June 30.
The application fee may be paid via Venmo or PayPal. Your application will be complete once the payment is received.
Audition repertoire
Selected excerpts are among the most frequently requested for professional auditions. All are available in Jeanne Baxtresser’s book, “Orchestral Excerpts for Flute.”
Preliminary round
The preliminary round will be announced one hour before the start of the audition. The preliminary round with be “blind,” with videos off, and names changed to candidate numbers.
You will be assigned to one of two groups: one beginning at 10AM, and one at 11AM. You must be present for both groups.
You are responsible for submitting written feedback for each player in the group you are not playing in. For example, if you are playing in Group 1, you will submit feedback for the performances in Group 2.
Please provide only constructive, respectful comments for your colleagues. This is a learning opportunity for the performer, but also a listening exercise for yourself.
Final round
6 candidates will advance to the final round, which will be announced after the conclusion of the preliminary round. Finalists will receive feedback from Cathy and Alyse on their audition. One winner and two runner-ups will be selected.
The final round will not be blind.
The purpose of this event
The intention of the mock audition is to simulate the experience of preparing and performing excerpts for a professional audition. It has been designed to maximize learning and minimize costs.
The feedback and masterclass are included to allow the candidates to gain perspective from both sides of the “screen.” Unfortunately, at a typical professional audition, there will be no feedback from the audition committee on your performance (even if you request it).
The idea for a virtual mock audition was inspired by the recent Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale audition. The recorded preliminary round provided the all the experience and structure of a professional audition, with no traveling required.
Professional auditions are both intimidating and expensive. My aim is to provide an audition opportunity for flutists that perceive those two factors as barriers to the world of orchestral music.
Please feel free to contact me with your questions, comments, or concerns at any time.
-Alyse Hokamp
Alyse Hokamp
Preliminary round judge
Event organizer
Catherine Karoly
Final round judge
Masterclass teacher
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