Orchestra Audition Information

 Middle School Orchestra Audition Requirements:

1. Prepare instrumental solo: 

2025 - 2026 (Odd years): "Bach March"

2026 - 2027 (Even years): "German Dance"

German Dance Tempo Range: 80 - 100

2. Play the appropriate scales:

Violin: G major, 2 octaves and Bb major, 2 octaves

Viola: C major, 2 octaves and Eb major, 2 octaves 

Cello: C major, 2 octaves and F major, 1 octave

Double Bass: G major, 1 octave and F major, 1 octave

High School Orchestra Audition Requirements:

1. Prepare instrumental solo: 

2025 - 2026 "First Theme from Polovetsian Dances"

2026 - 2027 "Variations on Amaryllis"

2027-2028 "Variations on Torreador" from Carmen

2028 - 2029 "Slavonic Dance No. 2"

Tempo Range: 80 - 100

For the high school pieces, all fingerings given are to be taken as suggestions and are NOT required.

2. Play the appropriate scales:

Violin: G major, 3 octaves and A melodic minor, 2 octaves

Viola: C major, 3 octaves and D melodic minor, 2 octaves 

Cello: C major, 3 octaves and D melodic minor, 2 octaves

Double Bass: G major, 2 octaves and A melodic minor, 1 octave