Audition Requirements

Auditions for Medisky Oboe Studio don't need to be perfect, but should demonstrate the student's knowledge of oboe fingerings, ability to play scales, and ability to read music and rhythms. This will be a teaching audition, and students will receive instruction in all areas as they play through the requirements. 

For beginners and 1st year players who aren't sure if they want to audition for me yet, check out the Student Teacher Program and work with one of my advanced high school students!

First Year Players

  • ☆ First Year Scales ( DOWNLOAD )

    • F major, 1 octave

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    • B♭ Major, 1 octave

    • Feel free to play both if you are able!

  • Play at least two selections from your school band book to demonstrate:

    • knowledge of oboe fingerings

    • understanding of basic rhythm

    • ability to read accidentals

    • ability to follow articulation

  • This will be provided at the audition.

⭐️ If this seems like too much right now, please check out the Medisky Oboe Studio Student Teacher Program and work with one of my advanced high school students!

Middle School Students

  • ☆ Middle School Scales ( DOWNLOAD )

    • 2 octaves: C Major

    • 1 octave: B♭ Major & G Major

    • 1-octave chromatic scale

  • Play a solo piece (Class A, B, or C), or play selections from school band music or oboe method book to demonstrate:

    • consistent tone

    • rhythmic accuracy

    • finger technique

    • articulation

    • dynamics

  • This will be provided at the audition.

High School Students

  • ☆ High School Scales ( DOWNLOAD )

    • 2 octaves: C Major & B♭ Major

    • 1 octave: E♭ Major, F Major, & G Major

    • 2-octave chromatic scale

  • Play a solo piece (Class A or B), or play selections from school band music or oboe method book to demonstrate:

    • consistent tone

    • rhythmic accuracy

    • finger technique

    • articulation

    • dynamics

  • This will be provided at the audition.

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