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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is just my curiosity, but does anyone have a side by side comparison of what sort of repertoire these orchestras are playing? DD has looked at the audition pieces for MCYO, AYPO, etc. that she would be eligible for, and have not found them particularly challenging. [/quote]

They're not when played solo. During the audition, to get a good spot in your section, you need to play the excerpts perfectly at the stated tempo (or as near to perfect as you can). They are the most important part of the audition since they will be played during the first concert of the year - the conductor needs to know you take the pieces seriously and have paid attention to every marking.

When the kids practice in a group, what's easy solo becomes harder, because they need to pay attention to the conductor to start at the same time, sustain tempo, and follow any dynamic or tempo changes s/he gives. They also need to listen to each other, otherwise they risk being too loud or too quiet compared to the other sections/instruments, or they can rush or slow down too much. Orchestral groups and chamber groups require a different set of skills compared to solo performances. A lot of attention is directed towards the other players and the conductor, so naturally pieces need to be easier than solo repertoire.

So it's great your daughter finds them easy! It means she's probably a good fit for those orchestras.

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