YOSA Summer Symphony Camp 2015 Ensemble Placement Audition

Viola  

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For all violists entering 6th grade or younger, with less than two years of experience

Be prepared to play:

1. A one-octave D major scale OR a two-octave C major scale. 2. A solo of your choice, approximately two minutes long, that best demonstrates your

playing ability. If your piece is longer than two minutes, please select a two-minute portion to perform for the audition.

3. You might be asked to sight-read an additional selection presented in the audition.

For all violists grades 7-12, or anyone with more than two years of playing experience

Be prepared to play:

1. One scale of your choice, from those listed below. 2. A solo of your choice, approximately two minutes long, that best demonstrates your

playing ability. If your piece is longer than two minutes, please select a two-minute portion to perform for the audition.

3. Choose one or more of the orchestral excerpts below that you think you can play well. 4. You might be asked to sight-read an additional selection presented in the audition.

YOSA Summer Symphony Camp 2015

Grades 7-12 Ensemble Placement Audition Viola

Be prepared to play:

1. One scale of your choice, from those listed below. 2. A solo of your choice, approximately two minutes long, that best demonstrates your

playing ability. If your piece is longer than two minutes, please select a two-minute portion to perform for the audition.

3. Choose one or more of the orchestral excerpts below that you think you can play well. 4. You might be asked to sight-read an additional selection presented in the audition.

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Choose one of these scales:

YOSA Summer Symphony Camp 2015

Grades 7-12 Ensemble Placement Audition Viola

Be prepared to play:

1. One scale of your choice, from those listed below. 2. A solo of your choice, approximately two minutes long, that best demonstrates your

playing ability. If your piece is longer than two minutes, please select a two-minute portion to perform for the audition.

3. Choose one or more of the orchestral excerpts below that you think you can play well. 4. You might be asked to sight-read an additional selection presented in the audition.

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YOSA Summer Symphony Camp 2015

Grades 7-12 Ensemble Placement Audition Viola

Be prepared to play:

1. One scale of your choice, from those listed below. 2. A solo of your choice, approximately two minutes long, that best demonstrates your

playing ability. If your piece is longer than two minutes, please select a two-minute portion to perform for the audition.

3. Choose one or more of the orchestral excerpts below that you think you can play well. 4. You might be asked to sight-read an additional selection presented in the audition.

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Excerpt 2: Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, mvt. I, mm. 1-16 Quarter Note= 96

YOSA Summer Symphony Camp 2015

Grades 7-12 Ensemble Placement Audition Viola

Be prepared to play:

1. One scale of your choice, from those listed below. 2. A solo of your choice, approximately two minutes long, that best demonstrates your

playing ability. If your piece is longer than two minutes, please select a two-minute portion to perform for the audition.

3. Choose one or more of the orchestral excerpts below that you think you can play well. 4. You might be asked to sight-read an additional selection presented in the audition.

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Excerpt 3: Dvořák, Symphony No. 8, mvt. I, from M to N Allegro con Brio 4 4