Audition Requirements.

Beginning students need no prior knowledge. The audition will be a class lesson to determine a student’s musical aptitude. This will involve all students and parents are welcome to attend and observe.

Students wishing to enter an upper level orchestra should prepare: 

• A short solo (approx. 1 ½ - 2 minutes)
• 1 or 2 scales of their choice. Advanced students should play scales in 2-3 octaves.
• Students might be asked to demonstrate their sight reading ability. This will be equivalent to a UIL level 1 (easiest) sight reading test. This will not be used to determine acceptance into the program, but simply to identify a student's ability. 

Rubric:

• Prepared Piece = 100 points
• Posture/Technique = 100 points
• Scales = 50 points
• Musicality = 50 points

Total = 300 points