Strings only, suggested ages 12-18
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Violin – Symphonette (current for the 2023-24 Season auditions)
- Prepare the following scales in at least 2 octaves (3 octaves if you can do it!): C Major, G major, D major, F major, or B-flat major. NOTE: Scales should be all eighth notes, with a simple detaché bow stroke. Quarter note = 80 BPM. Don’t repeat the top note.
- Two minutes of an etude showing familiarity with shifting and various bowing techniques.
- Two minutes of a solo of your choice.
Viola – Symphonette (current for the 2023-24 Season auditions)
- Prepare the following scales in at least 2 octaves (3 octaves if you can do it!): C Major, G major, D major, F major, or B-flat major. NOTE: Scales should be all eighth notes, with a simple detaché bow stroke. Quarter note = 80 BPM. Don’t repeat the top note.
- Two minutes of an etude showing familiarity with shifting and various bowing techniques.
- Two minutes of a solo of your choice
Interested in switching to viola? We may be able to assist with an instrument and instruction! Please contact us for more information!
Cello – Symphonette (current for the 2023-24 Season auditions)
- Prepare the following scales in at least 2 octaves (3 octaves if you can do it!): C Major, G major, D major, F major, or B-flat major. NOTE: Scales should be all eighth notes, with a simple detaché bow stroke. Quarter note = 80 BPM. Don’t repeat the top note.
- Two minutes of an etude showing familiarity with shifting and various bowing techniques.
- Two minutes of a solo of your choice
Double Bass – Symphonette (current for the 2023-24 Season auditions)
- Prepare two of the following scales in 1 octave: C Major, G major, D major, F major, or B-flat major. NOTE: Scales should be all eighth notes, with a simple detaché bow stroke. Quarter note = 80 BPM. Don’t repeat the top note.
- Two minutes of an etude showing familiarity with shifting and various bowing techniques.
- Two minutes of a solo of your choice.
Interested in switching to bass? We may be able to assist with an instrument and instruction! Please contact us for more information!