That depends. Some are not listed because they are difficult to obtain quickly, or are simply unavailable out of print, etc. Use the links at the top of this page. We can be of assistance in these cases. See "What Editions Are Acceptable" above for more info.
If you have a question not listed here, please feel free to e-mail us at info hickeys. Please allow a few days for us to respond to your question, as we receive and respond to hundreds of messages daily. If you need an immediate answer, please call us during our regular business hours shown below and we'll do what we can to help. The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. The first number stands for Flute , the second for Oboe , the third for Clarinet , the fourth for Bassoon , and the fifth separated from the woodwinds by a dash is for Horn.
Sometimes there are instruments in the ensemble other than those shown above. Whenever this occurs, we will separate the first four digits with commas for clarity. Thus a double reed quartet of 2 oboes, english horn and bassoon will look like this:. Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation. Following many of the titles in our Brass Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of five numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example:.
The bracketed numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. The first number stands for Trumpet , the second for Horn , the third for Trombone , the fourth separated from the first three by a dot for Euphonium and the fifth for Tuba. Titles listed in our catalog without bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation.
Following many of the titles in our String Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of four numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example:. These numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. The first number stands for Violin , the second for Viola , the third for Cello , and the fourth for Double Bass. Thus, this string quartet is for 2 Violas and 2 Cellos, rather than the usual The system used above is standard in the orchestra music field.
The first set of numbers before the dash represent the Woodwinds. The set of numbers after the dash represent the Brass. Percussion is abbreviated following the brass.
Strings are represented with a series of five digits representing the quantity of each part first violin, second violin, viola, cello, bass. Other Required and Solo parts follow the strings:. Instruments shown in parenthesis are optional and may be omitted.
The Beethoven example is typical of much Classical and early Romantic fare. In this case, the winds are all doubled 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets and 2 bassoons , and there are two each horns and trumpets. There is no low brass. There is tympani.
Strings are a standard configuration 4 first violin, 4 second violin, 3 viola, 2 cello, 2 bass. Sometimes strings are simply listed as "str," which means strings. The second example is common for a concert band or wind ensemble piece. Blue is the color that gets cast most often. Also, salmon is a flattering color on most skin tones and looks great against the typically blue backdrop at auditions. What should a pianist wear? Formal pants are an appropriate choice for male or female performers.
Female pianists may also choose a skirt or dress, but it should be knee-length or longer. Wear dress shoes, but avoid higher heels or any shoes with slippery bottoms, which could slip on the piano pedals. What should a soloist wear? What is the proper attire for a concert if you're a violin soloist? For an evening concert, formal black. Suit or tux, white shirt, black bow tie for the gents, black sleeveless gown for the ladies.
What should I wear to a vocal audition? Wearing jeans and your cool tennis shoes is fine for a pop-rock audition, but not for an opera audition. If you're not auditioning for a character role, choose an outfit that shows off your personality and highlights your figure.
What do you wear to a violin audition? What should I wear for my audition? You should look professional, but be comfortable. What should I wear to a university audition? Nice jeans, fashionable sneakers, boots, dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, dress pants, button-down shirts, etc…are all acceptable. A suit jacket is probably too formal, and a tie is not mandatory with a button-down shirt, but you can wear a tie or bow tie, if it suits your personal style.
If there are multiple students with the same qualifying score, the adjudicator must list those students in a proficiency order based on his or her evaluation of all performances. This year over students received scores of 98 or higher and were recommended for All-State consideration. These committee members are charged with the monumental task of sorting through the proficiency lists from every festival and compiling a statewide master proficiency list for each instrument and voice part.
Numerical scores and ranking on the local proficiency sheet are of primary importance in developing the master proficiency lists. After all recommended candidates are sorted numerically, a number of other factors are used in determining the final placement of students on the master proficiency list.
In the process of developing the master proficiency list, no qualified candidate on a local proficiency list may be passed over for another student on that list. In addition, committee members are instructed that all music literature from the NYSSMA Manual Level VI repertoire lists must be given equal consideration in the candidate selection process.
Occasionally, candidates are disqualified for All-State consideration. Care is taken not to place a student in the same ensemble for two consecutive years.
In cases where a candidate is selected for more than one ensemble, acceptance letters are sent for each group and the choice of ensemble is given to the student. After all selected students have been placed within the eight performing ensembles, an appropriately sized list of alternates is selected from the master proficiency list for each instrument and voice part. There are often more candidates with scores of than can be accommodated by the limited size of the All-State groups, however every student receiving a score of is guaranteed alternate status.
In late August, all selected students and alternates are notified by mail and asked to return acceptance forms. Music and instructions from the All-State Chairs and conductors are mailed to the successful candidates on October Students are expected to prepare their All-State music with as much care and attention to detail as was given in preparation for their audition the previous spring.
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