Preparatory Orchestra

Preparatory Orchestra Audition Requirements

Solo piece

  • Grade 1-2 music recommended.

  • Please bring a copy of the piece to the adjudicators at time of audition.

Scales and Arpeggios

  • Students will be asked to play scales and arpeggios from memory.

  • Scales can be played at a moderate tempo slurring two notes per bow.

  • Arpeggios (tonic) can be played slurring three notes per bow.

  • All scales are in major mode only.

Violin

  • D, A (1 octave)

  • G (2 octaves)

Viola

  • D, G, (1 octave)

  • C (2 octaves)

Cello

  • D, G, (1 octave)

  • C (2 octaves)

Bass

  • G, D (1 octave)