Violin
- Scales in the following major keys: C, G and B-flat. Additional points awarded for octaves over two. Scales are to be performed in even eighth notes using separate bows at a tempo of MM quarter note = 60. Strive for accurate intonation and steady tempo.
- Fluency in 1st through 5th position and familiarity with the higher positions. Suzuki book 5 or above or equivalent. (Wohlfart, Kaiser etudes, etc.)
- A 2 minute selection of the student’s choosing representative of his or her musical and technical ability.
- Performance of the attached short excerpts. Style, character and musicianship will be as important as intonation, tempo and technique.
Viola
- Scales in the following major keys: C, F, E-flat. Additional points awarded for octaves over two. Scales are to be performed in even eighth notes using separate bows at a tempo of MM quarter note = 60. Strive for accurate intonation and steady tempo.
- A 2 minute selection of the student’s choosing representative of his or her musical and technical ability.
- Performance of the attached short excerpts. Style, character and musicianship will be as important as intonation, tempo and technique.
Cello
- Scales in the following major keys: E-flat, D and A. Additional points awarded for octaves over two. Scales are to be performed in even eighth notes using separate bows at a tempo of MM quarter note = 60. Strive for accurate intonation and steady tempo.
- A 2 minute selection of the student’s choosing representative of his or her musical and technical ability.
- Performance of the attached short excerpts. Style, character and musicianship will be as important as intonation, tempo and technique.
Double Bass
- Two octave scales in the following major keys: C, F and G. Scales are to be performed in even eighth notes using separate bows at a tempo of MM quarter note = 60. Strive for accurate intonation and steady tempo.
- A 2 minute selection of the student’s choosing representative of his or her musical and technical ability.
- Performance of the attached short excerpt. Style, character and musicianship will be as important as intonation, tempo and technique.
Orchestra Woodwinds
- flute/piccolo, clarinet, oboe,
bass clarinet, bassoon only - Excerpts as listed in the attached file for your instrument.
- Major scales and arpeggios in the following keys on your instrument: C,F, B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, G,D,A, and E.
Orchestra Brass
- trumpet, french horn, trombone, bass trombone, tuba only
- Excerpts as listed in the attached file for your instrument.
- Major scales and arpeggios in the following keys on your instrument: C,F, B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, G,D,A, and E.
Percussion
- A short prepared piece on one of the following: snare drum, tympani or mallet instrument, representative of the student’s musical and technical ability.
- Excerpts as selected from the attached file.
- Knowledge of basic rudiments, stick technique, etc.
- Percussionists need to bring all necessary sticks and mallets to the audition. They will NOT be provided.
