Beginning String Requirements

 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

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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