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[Audition
Requirements] [Prelude Orchestra]
[Intermezzo Orchestra]
[Symphony Orchestra] [More
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Audition
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- Scales
- Short solo or
etude (demonstrating technique and musicality)
- Sight reading
Note: There is no
audition required for the Prelude Orchestra. See Prelude
Orchestra section for further details
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Prelude
Orchestra Audition Information |
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There
is no audition required for the Prelude Orchestra. Members
are primarily in grades
3 - 6 and are accepted on the recommendation
of a private or school music teacher. Prelude Orchestra is for
young string players, who have had a basic introduction to music
reading. Technical level should be the equivalent of completing
Suzuki book 2.
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Intermezzo
Orchestra Audition Information
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The
Intermezzo Orchestra is primarily made up of young musicians in
Middle School and High School. Emphasis in Intermezzo Orchestra
is on building orchestral playing skills and reading
ability.
Audition Flyer
| Scale
Preparation |
2
Octave C, G, D, A, F, B-flat, E-flat Major Scales. |
| Strings |
(Should
have a general understanding of the following)
- A
knowledge of 3rd position for Violin/Viola, 4th
position for Violincello
- Shifting
- Vibrato
technique
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| Woodwinds
& Brass |
Minimum
of 2 years public school and / or private instruction |
| Percussionists |
Demonstrate
the basic rudiments on the snare drum and ability to
maintain a steady beat / pulse. |
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Symphony
Orchestra Audition Information
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A
majority of Symphony Orchestra members are in High School, or
are selected from advanced, mature Junior High students. The
symphony Orchestra performs standard orchestral literature,
generally not educational arrangements.
Audition Flyer
| Scale
Preparation |
2
Octave (3 if you can) C, G, D, A, E, F, B-flat, E-flat,
A-flat Major Scales. |
| Strings |
Show
proficiency in 1st and 3rd positions, be able to play in
2nd and 4th positions. |
| Woodwinds
& Brass |
Prepare
2 Octave (or full range) chromatic scales in addition to
major scales listed above. |
| Percussionists |
Demonstrate
the basic rudiments on the snare drum, tuning timpani
and have begun mallet work, including playing music
written in treble clef. |
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Additional
Audition Information
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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park (Dole Mansion)
401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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HOUSE AUDITIONS
Friday August 8, 2008 2:30-7:30 pm
Tuesday September 2, 2008 2:30 - 8:30 pm
Garden Level (Bottom
Floor) - Conservatory B |
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Audition Flyer (Opens in new window - requires Adobe Reader)
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