- Third and fourth grade violinists, violists and cellists with at least six months of private lesson experience are eligible to audition for the Abbot, Crisafulli and Day School Orchestras.
- Third and fourth grade bass players currently enrolled in private lessons will be able to audition for the Abbot, Crisafulli and Day School Orchestras.
- Students will provide the name and contact information of their current private teacher to the Strings faculty.
- A placement performance date will be set for each school in September. Todd Hamelin and Jessica Corwin will be present as co-decision makers.
- Students will play a musical selection of their choice from their recent private lessons and selected scales (see below) as a demonstration of their technical and musical standing.
- Students will sightread a common musical excerpt as a demonstration of their music reading skills.
- Parents may choose to be present at the placement performance.
- Students who demonstrate adequate musical knowledge will have the option to participate in the orchestra at their school.
- Participating students must participate in Strings class and show adequate progress on orchestra music through performance and practice charts signed by parents.
- Participating students must pay the Instrumental Program fee.
- Participating students must continue weekly private lessons outside of school.
- Orchestra membership and concert participation will be contingent on regular rehearsal attendance and good standing in the Strings program as determined by the Strings faculty.
- When appropriate, additional placement performance opportunities may be scheduled in January and March for the purpose of reassessment based on the results of the September audition.
approved by the Office of the Superintendent 02/2008
Violin Scales
1 octave D Major
2 octaves G major
Students must also demonstrate knowledge of performing C# on the G string-
high third finger position
Viola and Cello Scales
2 octaves C Major
2 octaves D Major
Bass Scales
1 octave D Major
1 octave C Major
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