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Orchestra Audition Preparation 3 (MUSI90247)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)

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In this subject, students build on the skills acquired in Orchestra Audition Preparation 2 to deepen and further refine their approach to auditioning for professional orchestral positions.

Students apply knowledge gained in previous subjects to their own preparation and performance at auditions, and regularly practise and perform audition repertoire under the guidance of leading industry professionals.

Students will engage critically with the experience of sitting on an audition panel and assessing other musicians, and apply insights gained through this to their own performance.  

International audition processes are considered in the development of extended excerpt lists. Students critically reflect on the purpose of musical excerpts and concerti on audition lists to enhance their own performance.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • independently learn and refine repertoire for an audition;
  • critically and independently evaluate their own performances and the performances of others;
  • display flexibility and awareness in their interpretation of musical works as appropriate to differing performance situations.
  • perform confidently to a professional standard under pressure in audition and performance settings.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should be able to: 

  • give and receive constructive feedback; 
  • promote and maintain the wellbeing of self and others;  
  • manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;  
  • integrate personal reflection into the creative process.

Last updated: 19 November 2025