IN-PERSON AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
INTERMEDIATE STRING ENSEMBLE
AN ENSEMBLE FOR STUDENTS OF SUZUKI BOOK 2-3 LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT
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.
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
- G and D Major 2 Octave Scale with shifting to third position
- A Major (2 Octaves)
- B Melodic Minor (2 Octaves)
- F Major (1 Octave)
- Please see written scales for reference
Violin Excerpt
- ISE Violin Excerpt 25/26 (Please exclude all double stops, play top note)
Suggested Solos (Pick 1)
Suzuki Books (no. 2):
- Any solo from Bourree to the end of Book 2
- Any solo from Book 3
Solo time for Violin/Viola (Blackwell)
- Any solo from Volume 1
VIOLA
Scales
- C and D Major (2 Octaves)
- E Melodic Minor (2 Octaves)
- B flat Major (1 Octave)
- Must be fluent in all chromatic changes within first position (low first finger, high third, and fourth fingers)
- Please see written scales for reference
Viola Excerpt
- ISE Viola Excerpt 25/26 (Please exclude all double stops, play top note)
Suggested Solos (Pick 1)
Suzuki Books:
- Any solo from Bourree to the end of Book 2
- Any solo from Book 3
Solo Time for Violin/Viola (Blackwell):
- Any solo from Volume 1
CELLO
Scales
- C and D Major (2 Octaves)
- E Melodic Minor (2 Octaves)
- B flat Major (1 Octave)
- Must be fluent in all chromatic changes within first position (low first finger, high third, and fourth fingers)
- Please see written scales for reference
Cello Excerpt
Suggested Solos (Pick 1)
Suzuki Books:
- Any solo from Bourree to the end of Book 2
- Any solo from Book 3
Solo time for Cello (Blackwell):
- Any solo from Volume 1
BASS
Scales
- G Major Scale (One Octave)
- D Major Scale (One Octave)
Bass Excerpt
Suggested Solos (Pick 1)
Students should perform the most recent piece of music they have prepared.
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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