Audition Excerpt Collection

by Youngji Kim
1st Violinist of the Cleveland & Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Featuring annotated bowings, fingerings, tempo, and musical ideas — with real performance video QR codes — for orchestral audition preparation.Includes over 38 standard excerpts across 60+ pages, carefully organized from years of orchestral experience.
This collection brings together the core audition repertoire performed by major orchestras — including Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, and more.
Each page carries the value of countless lessons and professional insight:
🎵 Clear tempo, fingerings and bowings
🎵 Thoughtful musical ideas
🎵 Practical audition tips
🎯 Feeling lost about what to practice for your next audition?This collection was created to take the uncertainty out of audition prep — so you can focus on playing, not guessing.It gathers the essential 38 excerpts that appear in nearly every major orchestral audition, all in one place.
No more wondering “What should I be working on?” — you’ll have a clear, confident roadmap from start to finish.
Think of this book as your audition guide —
transforming your preparation from guesswork to clarity,
and your practice from anxiety to direction.
When the audition date gets closer and doubt starts to grow:
• “Am I practicing the right way?”
• “What if I’m missing something important?”
• “I wish someone could show me a clear standard to follow.”
This is that standard.🎯 You no longer have to wonder what to practice.
Your audition preparation — and your peace of mind — begin here.
📘 Available as PDF or printed copy.
Get your copy today and start practicing with purpose.

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Crafted with dedication, experience, and love for orchestral artistry.