JOHNS CREEK HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
2022-2023 AUDITION INFORMATION
IMPORTANT:
Audition videos should be shared via YouTube ("unlisted" link) or via Google Drive
Send Audition videos to: KIMY@fultonschools.org
ORCHESTRA CLASSES
Sinfonia - Audition is NOT Required
Philharmonia - Audition Required
Chamber - Audition Required
Combined "Sinfonia" and "Philharmonia" Video Sample
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
"Sinfonia" and "Philharmonia" Orchestras are performance groups comprised of 9th through 12th grade students. The students are selected through auditions and/or with the approval of the Orchestra Director, with the understanding that there will be out-of-school performances and rehearsals required of all members during the school year. The course will cover the mechanics of string instruments: note reading, rhythm, pitch discrimination, expression, and music literacy at a higher level. Students receive one hour elective credit for all music courses
"Chamber" Orchestra Video Sample
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
"Chamber" Orchestra is the most challenging orchestra class at Johns Creek High School, comprised mostly of upper level students. The students are selected through auditions and/or with the approval of the Orchestra Director, with the understanding that there will be out-of-school performances and rehearsals required of all members during the school year. The course will cover the mechanics of string instruments: note reading, rhythm, pitch discrimination, expression, and music literacy at a higher level. Students receive one hour elective credit for all music courses
Johns Creek High School Symphony Orchestra Video Sample
ADDITIONAL ENSEMBLE:
Johns Creek High School Symphony Orchestra:
This is a full-orchestra that includes string students from Chamber; select students from Philharmonia, Sinfonia, winds, and percussion. The wind and percussion students in this orchestra are a group of selected students from JCHS Band through auditions and/or recommendation from the Director. The Johns Creek High School Symphony Orchestra usually rehearses once a week in the evenings and sometimes during class.
PLACEMENT AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION REQUIREMENT – Only for Philharmonia or Chamber
I. Scales
II. Required Excerpt (scroll further down)
III. Student Prepared Solo (optional) – at least 45 seconds
REQUIRED EXCERPT:
(Click on the link below to download excerpts)
"Philharmonia"
"Chamber"
REMINDER:
Send Audition Videos to: kimy@fultonschools.org
If you have any questions, please contact:
Young Kim - Director of Orchestras
Johns Creek High School
Website: www.Johnscreekorchestra.com
Email: KIMY@fultonschools.org