String Orchestra Audition Information

To Qualify to Audition, each new and returning musician must meet the following criteria:

• Age: 13 (before September 1) years and younger

• Grade: Eighth grade or below

• Play one of the following instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass

• Take private instruction on your instrument

• Complete a blind five (5) minute audition adjudicated by professional musicians by performing a solo work (musician’s choice) from the standard classical repertoire not to exceed 2 minutes in length and excerpts

• Complete an application and mail with a check payable to MYSO of Atlanta, in the amount of $25.00 (non-refundable) to MYSO of Atlanta - P.O. Box 14163 - Atlanta, GA 30324

2008 Audition Date: August 23rd, 2008

Prepared Scales:

Violin: G major scale, three octaves, slurred 2 notes to a bow
Viola: C major scale, three octaves, slurred 2 notes to a bow
Cello: C major scale, three octaves, slurred 2 notes to a bow
Bass: G major scale, two octaves, slurred 2 notes to a bow

All Applicants:

• IMPORTANT!! Provide MYSO of Atlanta with a valid E-mail ID

• Have read and agreed to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the MYSO Policies & Procedures Handbook

• Have reviewed and can commit to the Rehearsal and Concert Schedule

• Have reviewed and can adhere to MYSO’s Absence Policy

MYSO offers its String Orchestra musicians the opportunity:

• to grow musically and socially as a member of a string orchestra

• to meet and build life-long friendships with others who share common interests and goals

• to create lasting memories

• to perform fun concerts at various venues

• to contribute musically to MYSO’s Annual Gala

• to experience sectional coaching from professional musician

• to play challenging classical repertoire

• to meet and perform with other fine young musicians

• to attend and participate in Master Classes