RTÉ NSO’s 2018–2019 Mentoring Scheme

Mentoring Scheme for Third Level and Postgraduate Strings, Brass, Woodwind and Percussion Students

APPLICATIONS:

This scheme is open to all 3rd level and postgraduate performers. Applications must be approved by a Tutor and returned to the designated person in your college by Tuesday, 30th October 2018.

AUDITIONS:

Auditions will be held on Monday, 11th and Tuesday, 12th February 2019 in Dublin (location TBC).

An accompanist can be provided or candidates may bring their own accompanist.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: The standard expected is that of a professional orchestral audition.

To prepare:

WOODWINDS / STRINGS / HARP / TROMBONES:

One movement from any classical concerto, plus a contrasting concerto movement.

TRUMPETS

2 contrasting concerto movements

TUBA:

2 contrasting pieces

PERCUSSION:

2 works of the candidate’s own choice.

At the audition each candidate will be given prepared orchestral excerpts to perform, copies of which are available at the links below, and also unprepared excerpts.

Download the application form here.

See individual excerpts below:

WOODWIND AUDITION EXCERPTS
To be prepared in advance – click on link for pdf

BRASS & PERCUSSION AUDITION EXCERPTS
To be prepared in advance – click on link for pdf

STRINGS & HARP AUDITION EXCERPTS
To be prepared in advance – click on link for pdf

The performance schedule for successful candidates will be confirmed after auditions have taken place.

For further information please contact Olive Kelly: olive.kelly@rte.ie / 01 208 2530