String Orchestra Requirements

IN-PERSON Audition Requirements

FOR STRING ORCHESTRA

An Ensemble for string students

with 4-6 years of study

This ensemble performs a wide range of original string orchestra repertoire. Students develop their ensemble skills by becoming more aware of their section players, understanding how sections of an orchestra are connected to each other, creating visual contact with the conductor, and increasing their ability to follow the conductor, to match bow strokes, and to follow their section leader. Students work on keeping balance and dynamic contrasts.

Techniques and Skills Required for This Ensemble

  • Student can fluently shift to third position
  • Student displays beginning/emerging vibrato
  • Student displays good tone quality
  • Student is aware of half position
  • Student plays with musicianship

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

  • 2 octave major scales: E, A, C, F, B flat, E flat 
  • 3 octave G Major 
  • 2 octave melodic minor: e, d, g 

Violin Excerpts

Suggested Solos

  • Vivaldi concerti 
  • Solos from Suzuki Book 4 & 5 

VIOLA 

Scales     

  • 2 octave major scales: E, A, G, C, F, B flat, E flat 
  • 2 octave melodic minor: e, d, g 

Viola Excerpts

Suggested Solos

  • Telemann Concerto in G 
  • Eccles Sonata 
  • Solos from Suzuki Book 4 & 5 

CELLO

Scales     

  • 2 octave major scales: E, A, G, C, F, B flat, E flat 
  • 2 octave melodic minor: e, d, g 

Cello Excerpts

Suggested Solos (Pick 1) 

  • Solos from Suzuki Book 4 & 5 

BASS

Scales

  • D Major, 1 octave 
  • G Major, 1 octave 
  • C Major, 1 octave 

Bass Excerpts

Suggested Solos (Pick 1) 

  • Any solo from Suzuki Book 1 
  • Any solo from a method book 1

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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