Required Techniques and Skills for Intermediate String Ensemble

• All requirements from Beginning String Ensemble
• Students should demonstrate:

    - Consistently correct intonation

    - Appropriate use of bow

    - Appropriate usage of relevant terminology

      (including instrument parts, musical terms, etc.)

    - Playing and recognizing notation on all strings across two                    octaves for required scales

• Basic knowledge of instrument terminology: parts of instrument and bow, bow direction, rhythm vs pitch, etc.

Emerging Techniques and Skills for Intermediate String Ensemble

• Students may have a beginning understanding and application of vibrato
• Violin students should understand the basic concept of shifting. Some repertoire may explore this skill throughout the year.
  

2024-2025 In-Person Audition Dates:

• Saturday May 18 from 9:00am - 1:00pm
• Saturday June 1, 8, 15 from 9:00am - 1:00pm