String Excerpts
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Harp








For all string instruments (including harp), please prepare the following material:

1) Two scales, one Major and one minor. Prepare 2 or 3 octaves. Separate bows or slurs of 3 or 4 are acceptable. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate different bowing styles, such as spiccato, détaché, martelé, etc.

2) 1 – 2 minutes of a standard solo work; no piano accompaniment.

3) Choose and prepare 2 of the listed excerpts (click on the links at left to download a Word document with the required excerpts for violin, viola, cello, bass, and harp, along with links to free sheet music of all excerpts)

4) Sight-reading may be required.

5) Auditions are closed to the public, including parents and families.

Please note that when selecting the audition material to prepare, the applicant should choose according to what best demonstrates his/her technical and musical abilities.











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