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All sections are available for the 2011-12 orchestra, with auditions to be held between April and July.
we'll let you know details of auditions as soon as they're arranged.Successful applicants will be notified by post
All Instruments:
Prepare a short solo or etude (unaccompanied). Demonstrate mastery of 3rd and 5th positions on violin and viola and 1st through 4th positions on cello.
Please bring a copy of your music for the judges.
Approximate level of your piece should be equivalent to Suzuki – upper Book 5 and higher.
Know the following scales, which are to be played with separate bows:
Violin | G major, A major, B flat major – 2 octaves. |
Viola | C major, D major, E flat major – 2 octaves. |
Cello | C major, D major – 3 octaves, and E flat major – 2 octaves. |
Bass | G major, F major, A major, E major – 2 octaves. |
Woodwinds | C major, F major, Bb major, Eb major, G major, D major and A major - 2 octaves. |
Brass | Concert F major, Eb major and D major, 1 octave. Bb major, 2 octaves. Chromatic scale 2 octaves from F concert (scales are all "concert") |
Percussion | Mallets play C major, F major, Bb major, G major, D major and A major - 1 octave |
A short sight-reading piece at the Symphony Orchestra's level will be presented.