LAYPO AUDITIONS 2026

AUDITIONS

Q: Do you provide a list of suggested audition repertoire?
A: Yes. You can find it on our website. Under the ‘LAYP’ menu, click the ‘Repertoire (Audition)’ submenu.

Q: What is the normal length of an audition video?
A: It depends on your repertoire. For example, a Level 5–6 violinist performing a fast Vivaldi concerto movement typically plays 4–5 minutes. Scales and arpeggios take 30 seconds to 1 minute. Total length is often around 5–7 minutes.

Q: Do all pieces need to be recorded in one sitting?
A: No. Recording everything in one continuous take is not required.

For the LAYP audition, applicants normally submit two separate videos:

  • Video 1: Scales, Arpeggio, and Chromatic Scale
  • Video 2: Solo Piece

These should be recorded as separate videos.

If you are submitting more than one solo piece, each piece may also be recorded separately. In that case, please submit them as additional video files in the video submission form.

Audition Type 1: This option is suitable for you if you have participated in a certificate program, such as CM, RCM, ABRSM, etc., or if you take private lessons at a location like your home, a private studio, institute, conservatory, school, music academy, community music program. It’s also ideal if you participate in ensembles such as a local youth orchestra, concert band, wind ensemble, symphonic band, community orchestra/band, or school orchestra/band.

Scale 1. Play a scale, arpeggio (tonic), and chromatic in one, one & half, or two octaves (ascending & descending) at the suggested tempo (quarter note = 100–144), or as fast as possible to show fluency in the key of your solo piece.
2. If your solo piece is in a minor key, play the melodic minor scale.
3. For atonal or non-traditional pieces, play either F-sharp major or E-flat melodic minor scale.
Etude 1. Play one etude.
2. If it’s shorter than 24 measures, add another etude.
Solo 1. Play one solo piece.
2. If it’s shorter than 24 measures, add another solo piece.
Length 1. The video length will depend on your etude and solo piece.
2. Suggested length: 3-7 minutes

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