<p>Hello- I was wondering if anyone has been in or auditioned for the UC Berkeley Wind Ensemble before and could tell me what the live audition is like.
Which scales will I be expected to play? How many people usually audition?
Thank you!</p>
<p>It depends on the instrument. What do you play?</p>
<p>Flute (10 char)</p>
<p>Whoo, that involves some competition. Know all the scales and a prepared piece. There’s also sight reading, but you can just plow through that. If you have strong fundamentals, this shouldn’t even be a challenge.</p>
<p>Great, thank you 
Yeah…flute…probably not the best decision back in 4th grade 
As for scales- I’m good with my majors, but will he expect all 2 octave minors for the audition?</p>
<p>Hi! I also have a few questions about wind ensemble. How much music should I prepare for the audition? Do you re-audition every year? And how many alto saxophones are in the ensemble?</p>
<p>Thanks :)</p>
<p>There’s re-audition every semester. How much music should you prepare? If you have enough skills to get into district band back in the days, you’re fine.</p>
<p>There are 3 altos.</p>
<p>And minor scales?</p>
<p>oh yeah, minor scales. you better know your jazz scales too since Bob (our conductor) is a very accompanied jazz clarinetist.</p>
<p>I’m just kidding. Just know your major.</p>
<p>Scared me for a second! Thank you very much :)</p>