Music Talent Award Audition Requirements - Strings

1. Play the following scales: Violin, Viola, and Cello students should prepare 2 major and 2 minor scales, three octaves. Please demonstrate both fast and slow tempos. String Bass students should prepare 2 octaves of E major, E melodic minor, F major, and B-flat major scales, and 3 octaves of G major and G melodic minor.

2. Play a ten minute program consisting of two contrasting pieces: one fast and technical, the other slow. Violinists are strongly encouraged to prepare a movement of unaccompanied Bach as one of their two selections.

3. Recorded auditions must be submitted on DVD or VHS videotape (no cassettes or CDs accepted)