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VIDEO AUDITION Tips & INSTRUCTIONS
Put your best recording foot forward!
AYPO woodwind coach and Co-Principal Oboe of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, Trevor Mowry, talks through some things you should think about before recording. Happy auditioning!
Video Recording and Submission Instructions
Allow adequate time to troubleshoot recording/upload issues, should they arise.
Make sure you have the right audition materials for your application group (i.e. excerpts, requirements, tempi, etc.)
While recording, make sure nothing is obstructing you or your instrument.
Listen through your recording to ensure clarity and adequate volume.
FOR SR. DIVISION STRINGS ONLY - The solo recording and excerpt* recording should be two separate videos! *Jr. String Division applicants, all woodwinds/brass, percussionists, pianists, and harpists, do not need to submit the excerpts via video as the excerpt auditions for will be in-person.
Excerpts should be recorded in one take.
Accompaniment is permitted for solos only.
Upload your video recording to YouTube. Video files submitted in other formats will not be accepted. Steps for YouTube uploads can be found here.
During upload, select the “Unlisted” privacy option. This allows you to still share the video link with us without making the video viewable to the public. More info here.
Submit your audition via the Audition Application.
Example of photo for our photo roster.
SIGHT-READING
Musicians auditioning for PS, DO, SE, or CO must complete a sight-reading portion of the audition process. Information and signups will be sent in May 2025.
Email auditions@aypo.org with questions.
Please note that if your audition is not submitted in accordance with the instructions above, your audition may be disqualified.