Ensemble Auditions

Click here to email for an audition time ( audition@myorch.org ) or to make arrangements to submit an audition electronically. Please note in the email whether you need an instrument to prepare for your audition!

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Saturday Ensembles


Chamber String Ensemble

No audition required. Must have completed through #75 in the All for Strings Book 1 (or equiv). Must be willing to practice diligently


Chamber Wind Ensemble

No audition required. Must be willing to practice diligently. Participation is determined by Dane Lawly.


Recorder Ensemble

By invitation only


Percussion Ensemble

By invitation only


Choir

Open to all students at all levels. No audition required.


Metropolitan Youth Orchestra

(listed below)



Monday Ensembles


Chamber String Ensemble

No audition required. Must have completed through #75 in the All for Strings Book 1 (or equiv). Must be willing to practice diligently


Metropolitan Youth Orchestra


Audition requirements for Strings:

  1. Have completed All for Strings Book 1 (or equivalent)

  2. Memorize and play the following scales and broken thirds (Page 48 in All for Strings Book 1)

A, D, G, and C major scales and broken thirds (Quarter Note=120bpm)

  1. Play the selected Etude/Exercise provided by Ms. Peacock upon request.

  2. Score at least 80% on written theory test

  3. Be able to tune your instrument using any electronic device

  4. Practice diligently


Audition requirements for Brass:

  1. Memorize and play the following scales and arpeggios:

C, G, D, A, F, Bâ™­. Scales are in concert pitch. Quarter note = 120bpm.

  1. Play the selected etude/exercise provided by Ms. Peacock upon request.

  2. Score at least 80% on written theory test

  3. Be able to tune your instrument using any electronic device

  4. Practice diligently


Audition requirements for Percussion:

  1. Play the exercise linked below

  2. Score at least 80% on written theory test

  3. Practice diligently



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