IN-PERSON AUDITION Requirements for Beginning String Ensemble
A fun introduction to Orchestra for students of Suzuki Book 1-2 or equivalent
Techniques and Skills Required for this Ensemble
- Basic knowledge of instrument posture and set up, including correct bow hold, intonation and proper finger placement awareness with a clear tone.
- Basic knowledge of instrument terminology: parts of instrument and bow, bow direction, rhythm vs pitch, etc.
- Play and recognize notation on all four strings
2025-2026 In-Person Audition Dates
- Saturday June 7th from 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Friday June 13th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Saturday June 14th from 9:00am - 1:00pm
REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH INSTRUMENT
VIOLIN
Scales
- D major one-octave scale and arpeggio, and G major two-octave scale and arpeggio
BASS
Scales
- G major one-octave scale and arpeggio
CELLO
Scales
- D major one-octave scale and arpeggio, and C major two-octave scale and arpeggio
VIOLA
Scales
- D major one-octave scale and arpeggio, and C major two-octave scale and arpeggio
Required Excerpts:
- Violin: BSE Violin Excerpt 25/26
- Viola: BSE Viola Excerpt 25/26
- Cello: BSE Cello Excerpt 25/26
- Bass: BSE Bass Excerpt 25/26
Suggested Solos (1 solo piece is required for audition)
Selections from Essential Elements Book 1 (Pick 1)
- Can-Can
- French Folk Song
- Song for Maria
- Banana Boat Song
- Firolialera
- Jingli Nona
- Variations on a Familiar Song
- Arkansas Traveler
- Surprise Symphony Theme
- Cripple Creek
- William Tell Overture
- Minuet No.1
Selections from Suzuki Books (Pick 1)
Book 1
- Songs starting with Allegro through the end of Book 1
Book 2
- Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus
- Musette
- Hunters’ Chorus
2025/2026 Audition Dates:
All Youth Ensemble Auditions for the 2025-2026 season will take place in person here at the Music school. Please contact Elliott Eastman for inquiries at eeastman@riphil.org or 401-248-7038
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