Auditions
Our main auditions are offered every year in Spring (April/May), and we offer additional auditions for select instruments in August.
Our four tier orchestra system is grouped by the following criteria:
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Studio String* Advanced Beginner String musicians only (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) Suzuki books 1(completed) through 3 In general, grades 3 through 7 Rehearses Thursdays 7pm-8:30pm at University Presbyterian Church (Adams Rd S of Avon) |
Strings Intermediate Level String musicians only (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) Suzuki books 4 through 6 In general, grades 3 through 9 |
Philharmonia Advanced Intermediate Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Suzuki books 5-7 (Strings) In general, grades 7 through 12 |
Symphony Advanced Level Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion In general, High School musicians |
*: The Studio String Orchestra focuses on building reading and ensemble skills.
Audition Requirements
Solo: 3~4 minutes showing technique and tone quality.
The solo will be heard unaccompanied and does not need to be memorized.
Studio Strings: 2~3 minutes
Sightreading: Materials will be chosen by the conductors.
Note: If you would like to audition on more than one instrument, you must be prepared to play a solo on each instrument you wish to play in the orchestra.
Percussionists: If you play keyboard, prepare a solo on your chosen instrument and drums. You must supply your own mallets and sticks. Instruments will be available at the audition site.