Per 4 Symphony Orchestra Audition Info

Symphony Orchestra is an advanced two-semester class and must audition.

If selected, students are expected to maintain their high level of musicianship through private lessons and practice.  They also are expected to commit to possible after-school rehearsals, extra concerts, the spring trip, and other events.

It is open to all grade levels and is limited to the following instrumentation:

• 30 Strings (Blue and White groups)
• 2 Flutes
• 1 piccolo
• 2 Clarinets
• 2 Oboe
• 1 Bassoon
• 2 Trumpets
• 2-4 Horns
• 2 Trombones
• 1 Tuba
• 3 Percussionists 
• 1 Piano player

The CVHS Symphony Orchestra plays level “A” Literature and performs at Festivals, school concerts, and the Spring Trip.  Symphony requires both musical talent and maturity. 

We ask that students purchase a uniform concert dress or tux, and to donate for instrumental mentor/coaches. We do fundraising throughout the year to keep class expenses as low as possible.

Auditions

Auditions for the 2024-2025 Symphony Orchestra will be the week of April 3-12, 2024 for CV students.

• Online Audition Sign-ups will be available March 14.  –Online Audition Sign-up Form–
• Incoming 9th graders who are currently Rosemont Middle School Students will be visited by Mr. Schick during class for more detailed information.
• Please click –Online Audition Sign-up Form– or email Mr. Schick at Mschick@gusd.net with questions.

     Requirements:

          Winds

1.      Scales – 4 TOTAL- (2-octave minimum – your choice)  Quarter note = 120 bpm 2 Major, 1       minor (natural), 1 chromatic
2.      Solo (your choice, 2 min. Max)
3.      Sight Reading or Music Excerpt if Virtual

          Strings

1. Scales – Quarter note = 120 bpm
   Violin:  (4 total) – (2 octaves minimum) – 2 Major, 1 minor (natural), 1 Chromatic
   Viola: (3 total) – C Major, c natural minor, C Chromatic  scale 2 or 3 octaves
   Cello: (3 total)- C Major, c natural minor, C Chromatic  scale 3 or 4 octaves
   Bass: (3 total) – F Major & f natural minor, F Chromatic (2 octaves)
2. Solo (your choice, 2 min. Max)
3. Sight Reading or Music Excerpt if Virtual

           Percussion – Audition on Mallets and Snare Drum

1.  Scales – 2 octave minimum, your choice on mallet instrument.  Quarter note = 120 bpm
   2 Major, 1 minor (melodic), 1 chromatic (2 hands on xylophone)
2. Sight Reading or excerpts if Virtual
3. Solo

          Piano

1. Scales – 3 octave minimum, your choice.  In Eighth notes where Quarter note = 120 bpm
   2 Major, 1 minor (natural), 1 chromatic (two hands)
2. Sight Reading or excerpts if Virtual
3. Solo