The priority audition period was in May. There are still a few openings that will be filled in a second round of auditions in early September.
The audition form and instructions are available at https://bostonphilyouth.getacceptd.com. There is a $15 audition fee (charged by Acceptd). If you are unable to pay the fee, please email bpyo@bostonphil.org and we will assist you.
Please prepare two contrasting pieces or movements of the highest level that showcase your musical and technical abilities. Pieces from different styles and time periods are encouraged. Please also prepare the designated orchestral excerpts for your instrument, posted below. If you would like to substitute other excerpts from the standard repertoire, please email bpyo@bostonphil.org for approval. BPYO auditions may include an informal interview, to be scheduled separately after we receive your application. Inquiries about auditions should be directed to the BPYO office, 617.236.0999 or bpyo@bostonphil.org.
Read the BPYO Audition FAQ
The excerpts for the fall 2022 BPYO auditions are listed below. The parts are available by clicking the links below. Please select, download, and print the appropriate part at your convenience.
The Eb Clarinet excerpt is an optional excerpt for clarinetists. English horn, piccolo, and bass clarinet excerpts are optional. Please bring an excerpt of your choice if you would like to audition on one of those instruments.
Flute
Strauss: Beginning to r.14
Bartok: Mov. 2 m.60 to 90
Beethoven: Mov. 2: 131 to 146
Oboe
Strauss: Beginning to r.15
Bartok: Mov. 2 m. 25 to 45
Beethoven: Mov. 2 m. 132 to 146
Clarinet
Strauss: Beginning to r.14
Bartok: Mov. 2 m.45 to 60
Beethoven 5: Mov. 2 m. 133 to 146
Eb Clarinet
Eb Optional: Strauss: r.14 to 21
Bassoon
Strauss: Beginning to 4 before r.16
Bartok: Mov. 2 m.9 to 25
Beethoven 5: Mov. 3 m. 181 to 196
Horn
Strauss: Beginning to r.14
Beethoven 5: Mov 4. (4 bars before Mov. 4to first 34 bars of Mov. 4)
Trumpet
Strauss: r.42 to 43, r. 56 to 62, 72 to 75
Bartok: Mov. 2 m.90 to 123
Beethoven: Mov. 4 (First 22 measures)
Trombone
Strauss: Beginning to r.14, 2 before r.56 to r. 66
Bartok Mov. 1 m.134 to 144, m.322 to 343, m.366 to 396.
Beethoven: Mov. 4 (First 22 measures)
Bass Trombone
Strauss: Beginning to r. 14, r.55 to 74
Bartok: Mov. 1 m.364 to 396
Tuba
Strauss: r. 8 to 16, 5th of r.57 to 59, r.62 to 66, 5 measures before r. 74 to 75
Bartok Mov. 1 m.380 to 396
Percussion
Strauss Timpani: r.64 to 3rd measure of r. 75
Strauss Snare Drum: r. 48 to 53, r. 54 to 55
Strauss Bass Drum: r.49 to 53, r. 64 to 70
Beethoven 5: Mov. 3 [rehearsal C] to Mov. 4 (first 22 measures)
Bartok Side Drum: Mov. 1 m. 1 to 9, m.120 to 147 (including empty measures), m. 254 to End
Bartok Timpani: Mov. 4 m.42 to 51
Violin
Strauss: Beginning to r.14
Bartok: Mov. 5 m.16 to 86 (bottom staff)
Beethoven 5: Mov. 2 m. 98 to 114 and Mov. 4 (first 22 bars)
Viola
Strauss: Beginning to r.14
Bartok: Mov. 5 m.74 to 99, m.112 to 148
Beethoven 5: Mov. 2 m. 1 to 10, 49 to 57, 98 to 106
Cello
Strauss: Beginning to r.14
Bartok: Mov. 5 m.292 to 317, m.384 to 431
Beethoven 5: Mov. 2 m. 1 to 10, 49 to 57, 98 to 106
Bass
Strauss: Beginning to r.14
Bartok: Mov. 5 m.372 to 429
Beethoven 5: Mov. 3 160 to 179 (take 2nd ending)
Harp
Straus: r.46 to 56, r.69 to 94
Bartok Mov 1 m.157 to 198, m.425 to 438 Mov. 4 m.43 to end, Mov. 5 complete
