String Ensembles
Audition Requirements

GMYS 23-24 Auditions 

Saturday, Aug 26, 2023

Sunday, Aug 27, 2023

Location and Times TBA

Young Mozarts Orchestra

G, D and C Major Scales 1 or 2 Octaves

Any Prepared solo piece from Suzuki or Method Book

Sight Reading

String Orchestra

  • In order to audition into Strings Orchestra, the student must be able to play:
    • Violin/Viola/Cello: 2 octave scales and arpeggios 
      • G Major, A Major, Bb Major, C Major, D Major, one octave F Major
      • One piece from the middle of Suzuki Book 2 (Witches Dance or more advanced) or equivalent
    • Bass: 1 octave scales and arpeggios
      • G Major, A Major, Bb Major, C Major, D Major, F Major
      • One piece from Suzuki Book 2 (#3 or more advanced) or equivalent
    • All instrument will be asked to sight read
    • Excerpts can be found HERE. Students will prepare as posted:
      • Violin: Measures 1-9, 47-67, 140-end
      • Viola: Measures 9-41, 104-128
      • Cello: Measures 73-129
      • Bass: As much as possible

Concert Orchestra

  • In order to audition into Concert Orchestra, the student must be able to play all of the following:
    • Scales and arpeggios
      • Violin
        • 3 octaves: G Major, A Major
        • 2 octaves: Bb Major, C Major, F Major, A minor, G minor, E minor
      • Viola
        • 3 octaves: C Major
        • 2 octaves: Bb Major, D Major, F Major, A minor, G minor, E minor
      • Cello
        • 3 octaves: C Major
        • 2 octaves: Bb Major, D Major, F Major, A minor, G minor, E minor
      • Bass
        • 1 octave: G Major, A Major, Bb Major, C Major, D Major, F Major A minor, G minor
    • STUDENTS MUST PREPARE THE FOLLOWING EXCERPTS FOUND HERE
    • Violin players should pick the most suitable part for their skill set
    • Auditions are used to determine ensemble placement. Seating for Concert Orchestra will take place at the start of the 23-24 season
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