Orchestra Bells--Concert Band Audition Pieces
You will be asked to audition by performing a short excerpt from two different pieces of music. Below, you will find the sheet music as well as recordings of the excerpts so that you can hear what they sound like.
The first piece for orchestra bells, "Chorale and Recessional", is to be played slowly and expressively. The second piece, "Celtic Air and Dance No. 2", is to be played faster. Practice it slowly at first, then try to work up the speed until you can play it at the speed of the recording.
The orchestra bell bars needed can be found on the Orchestra Bells Keyboard Layout. You can find the this under the tab that says "Instrument Fingering Charts" or at the back of the Standard of Excellence book we use in class.
Try to observe all of the dynamic and tempo markings.
Good luck!
The first piece for orchestra bells, "Chorale and Recessional", is to be played slowly and expressively. The second piece, "Celtic Air and Dance No. 2", is to be played faster. Practice it slowly at first, then try to work up the speed until you can play it at the speed of the recording.
The orchestra bell bars needed can be found on the Orchestra Bells Keyboard Layout. You can find the this under the tab that says "Instrument Fingering Charts" or at the back of the Standard of Excellence book we use in class.
Try to observe all of the dynamic and tempo markings.
Good luck!
Orchestra Bells--Chorale and Recessional (Sheet Music) | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
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Orchestra Bells--Chorale and Recessional (Recording) | |
File Size: | 577 kb |
File Type: | mp3 |
Orchestra Bells--Celtic Air and Dance No. 2 (Sheet Music) | |
File Size: | 14 kb |
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Orchestra Bells--Celtic Air and Dance No. 2 (Recording) | |
File Size: | 338 kb |
File Type: | mp3 |