Auditions
Auditions for Marlboro Music are typically held in New York City and are scheduled as positions become available, usually every-other year for string instruments, every 2-3 years for wind instruments, and annually for voice. Piano applications are accepted on a rolling basis—please see below for application requirements and information.
More detailed information for upcoming auditions for particular instruments/voice may be found below. Please contact Jennifer Loux (jloux@marlboromusic.org; 215-
Bassoon | Cello | Clarinet | Double Bass | Flute | Horn | Oboe | Piano | Viola | Violin | Voice
BASSOON
Next Vacancy: Anticipated summer 2022
Next Audition: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Application Requirements: Application Form and preliminary recording TBD
CELLO
Next Vacancy: Anticipated summer 2021
Next Audition: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Application Requirements:
Application Form plus preliminary recordings of the following:
Two contrasting works from the accompanied or unaccompanied solo repertoire (OR two substantial movements from contrasting works).
Electronic submission (email, Dropbox, Youtube links all accepted) of all materials is preferred, and materials may be sent to jloux@marlboromusic.org
Applicants will be scheduled for audition on the basis of their preliminary recording and will be notified whether they have been invited to audition by December 9, 2019. Please contact Jennifer Loux with any questions: jloux@marlboromusic.org.
CLARINET
Next Vacancy: Anticipated summer 2021
Next Audition: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD (anticipated fall 2020)
Application Requirements: Application Form and preliminary recording TBD
DOUBLE BASS
Next Vacancy: Anticipated summer 2021
Next Audition: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Application Requirements: Application form and preliminary recording TBD ↑
FLUTE
Next Vacancy: Anticipated summer 2021
Next Audition: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Application Requirements: Application form and preliminary recording (recording requirements TBA) ↑
HORN
Next Vacancy: Anticipated summer 2021
Next Audition: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Application Requirements: Application form and preliminary recording TBD ↑
OBOE
Next Vacancy: Anticipated summer 2021
Next Audition: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Application Requirements: Application Form and preliminary recording TBD ↑
PIANO
Next Vacancy: Summer 2021 (June 27-August 15)
Next Audition: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Application Requirements:
Pianists are invited to audition on the basis of a preliminary recording, and are encouraged to send their materials as soon as they are available.
To apply, please send:
Application Form and audio or video recordings, including at least
– One work by Haydn or Mozart
– One complete, major work by Beethoven, Schubert, or Schumann
Electronic submission (email, Dropbox, YouTube links all accepted) is preferred, and materials may be sent to Jennifer Loux at jloux@marlboromusic.org.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions about the application process (jloux@marlboromusic.org; 215-569-4690).
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Live Audition Requirements:
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- Please prepare each of the following:
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- 1) One complete work by Haydn OR Mozart
2) One complete work by Beethoven OR Schubert
3) One Romantic (Chopin, Schumann, Mendelssohn or Brahms strongly suggested) OR 20th-Century work ↑
- 1) One complete work by Haydn OR Mozart
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VIOLA
Next Vacancy: Summer 2021
Next Audition: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Application Requirements:
Application Form plus preliminary recordings of the following:
Two contrasting works from the accompanied or unaccompanied solo repertoire (OR two substantial movements from contrasting works).
Electronic submission (email, Dropbox, Youtube links all accepted) of all materials is preferred, and materials may be sent to jloux@marlboromusic.org
Applicants will be scheduled for audition on the basis of their preliminary recording and will be notified whether they have been invited to audition by December 9, 2019. Please contact Jennifer Loux with any questions: jloux@marlboromusic.org.
Audition Repertoire:
SOLO WORKS
The first movement of a 20th or 21st century major concerto. If that movement is slow or very short, please also include a fast movement.
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A complete work for viola and piano or viola solo in a contrasting style to the concerto.
CHAMBER MUSIC*
Beethoven, Serenade for flute, violin and viola, Op. 25. Movements 1, 4 (Variations), and 6 [NOTE: If using the Henle edition, Movements 1, 4 (Variations), 6, and 7].
and
Dvořák Quintet in E-flat, Op. 97. Movements 2 and 3 (first viola part).
*Please note that for the chamber music portion you will be playing your part alone, and so it will be important to demonstrate your understanding of the work as a whole. Equal weight will be given to the chamber music and solo portions of the audition. ↑
VIOLIN
Next Vacancy: Summer 2021
Next Audition: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Application Requirements:
Application Form plus preliminary recordings of the following:
Two contrasting works from the accompanied or unaccompanied solo repertoire (OR two substantial movements from contrasting works).
Electronic submission (email, Dropbox, Youtube links all accepted) of all materials is preferred, and materials may be sent to jloux@marlboromusic.org
Applicants will be scheduled for audition on the basis of their preliminary recording. Please contact Jennifer Loux with any questions: jloux@marlboromusic.org.↑
VOICE (Soprano, Tenor, and Baritone/Bass-Baritone)
Next Vacancy: TBD
Next Audition: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Application Requirements:
Application Form and audio or video recordings, including at least three art songs, with examples in English, French, and German.
Materials may be sent to Jennifer Loux at jloux@marlboromusic.org.
Audition Repertoire:
1) A total of six songs in the following languages:
- Two songs in German
- Two songs in French
- One song in English
- One song of choice in any language
and
2) One aria by W.A. Mozart ↑