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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:

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

Note: Due to the large number of string instrument auditions, all Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass players may be asked to re-audition for final placement after their initial audition, so please allow extra time the day of your audition. If this is not possible, your re-audition will be scheduled on one of the other audition dates.

*: 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.