• Orchestra

     

    Please be aware acceptance into our Orchestra Program
    requires some after-school and weekend practice and performances. 

    Audition Requirements

     

    Inexperienced-1½-2-minute excerpt of a prepared piece and a 1 octave scale of their choice, followed by a short interview. Please be sure to bring a hard copy for the director to follow along. If no experience, discussion with director about goals and/or which instrument they have interest in learning.

     

    Experienced-1 prepared solo/piece 1½-2-minute excerpt (please be sure to bring a hard copy for the director to follow along), and 2 scales of their choice (more advanced students should play scales in at least 2 octaves), and sight read a piece chosen by the director. Sight reading will not affect whether the student gets into the program, but it will determine the class level. Finally, there will be a short interview.

     

    Rubric:

    • Prepared Piece
    • Posture/Technique
    • Scales
    • Musicality

     

    *Students must provide their own instrument during the audition. We recommend asking your Middle School or local instrumental rental location to borrow an instrument.

     

     

    Any questions, please feel free to email the director, Amy Vera.