Audition Playbook: Optimal Planning for Orchestral Audition Success

This two-part guide and workbook is designed to help all instrumentalists and levels to efficiently and effectively plan and prepare for different ensemble auditions. Irrespective of the type of audition, the Audition Playbook provides the framework for musicians to carefully create, implement, and follow their own plans from start to finish.

Every person—and every audition—is different and many factors go into having a successful audition experience and outcome. However, there are some elements that are universal to all auditions, and commonly, the most important factor, is simply having a plan—a thoughtful, deliberate plan—and sticking with it.

The Audition Playbook is not a "one-size-fits-all" template and does not set out to plan your entire audition for you.

Part One: The Guide offers an overview of the the many different facets of audition preparation to consider and provides tools, suggestions, and exercises to implement into your own plan.

Part Two: The Workbook provides the canvas upon which you will build your personal audition plan.

Topics covered:

• The four phases of audition preparation
• Goal-setting and re-setting
• Honest assessments of your technique, knowledge of the repertoire, and other skills
• Planning your daily and weekly practice
• Development of performance skills
• Planning for the unexpected
• Recording your practice
• Mock auditions
• Your "Audition Day Script"
• Reflecting on your auditions

Whether you're already a regular on the audition trail, a first-timer new to the world of auditions, or an already-established professional looking to up your game, the Audition Playbook is for you.

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Rachelle Jenkins is an accomplished horn player who has played with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Montréal Symphony, Iceland Symphony, Hawaii Symphony, and many other orchestras and chamber ensembles around the world. She studied at The Colburn School, McGill University, and the University of Central Florida.