2018 SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL STRING GUIDELINES & AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Please see page 2 for Symphony Orchestra STRING ORCHESTRAS & NORTH STRINGS AUDITION REQUIREMENTS • String Orchestras (Central Campus) includes four levels of orchestra; North Strings includes three levels of orchestra. • A student’s Spring Audition determines their acceptance into their desired program and preliminary orchestra placement • Auditions at each session’s orientation session determine final orchestra level placement. • Please note that preliminary orchestra placement will not be shared with students or parents. Spring Audition Requirements • Two solo works in contrasting styles; these may be a movement from a sonata or a concerto, or an etude of your choice. • All-Region audition music, UIL Solo solos, and pieces from method books (i.e. Suzuki) are also acceptable. • Your music choices should demonstrate current playing level and shifting ability (as appropriate). Please prepare no more than 1 page of each piece. • Applicants should prepare scales based on their ability using the chart below; they will be asked to indicate what scales they will play to the judge during the audition. Grade Level (’17-’18) 3 rd - 6 th 4 th – 8 th 6 th – 9 th Current Repertoire/ Level Completing Suzuki Book 1 and starting Book 2 or equivalent Completed Suzuki Book 2 and/or 3 or equivalent Completed Suzuki Book 3 and/or 4 or equivalent Scales/Keys Violin: 2 octave G + 1 octave C Viola: 2 octave C + 1 octave A Cello: 2 octave C + 1 octave A Bass: 1 octave G + 1 octave C Violin: 2 octave D and C Viola: 2 octave D and A Cello: 2 octave D and A Bass: 2 octave G and C Violin: 3 octave G and D Viola: 3 octave C and G Cello: 3 octave C and G Bass: 3 octave G and E