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There is a place in orchestra for everyone! Colleges only look favorably upon the fact that you are in orchestra and do not know which level is which. To begin your 2025-26 orchestra journey, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: All 2025-26 Orchestra Students need to join the Google Classroom. Click here: Google Classroom class (code:runjnqqe). All info regarding music camp, new member orientation, etc. will be posted there.
Step 2: Click here to fill out the Orchestra Placement form. If you are joining Premier Orchestra, you're all done! 😀
Students wishing to join or continue in String, Concert, or Symphony Orchestra should also complete Steps 3 & 4 to audition in the Spring.
Step 3: Submit video audition by April 24, 2025. The video should consist of the following:
Scales. Scales are to be played ascending and descending, one quarter note per pitch, 120 beats per minute, slur 2 notes per bow, no vibrato.
Violin
String Orchestra: 2-octave D Major and G melodic minor
Concert Orchestra: 3-octave A Major and C melodic minor
Symphony Orchestra: 3-octave E Major and Ab melodic minor
Viola & Cello
String Orchestra: 2-octave G Major and C melodic minor
Concert Orchestra: 3-octave D Major and F melodic minor
Symphony Orchestra: 3-octave E Major and Ab melodic minor
Bass
String Orchestra: 1-octave A Major and G melodic minor
Concert Orchestra: 1-octave D Major and 2-octave E melodic minor
Symphony Orchestra: 2-octave B Major and F melodic minor
2-3 minute solo excerpt of your choice (no memorization necessary). A copy of your sheet music must be uploaded along with your video.
Step 4: Sight reading audition in person on April 28th, April 29th, or May 1st. Current high school orchestra students will sign up for an in-class slot. Others sign up for a lunch or after school slot. There will be 3 levels of excerpts. You will be asked to play 1, 2, or 3 of those excerpts.
**Students who audition commit to the orchestra they are placed in. Re-auditions are not permitted. Trust the process!
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