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Be Quiet and Boogie (Shut up and Dance) Home Practice Video
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Thursday,
February 5 10:39 AM
Adv Orchestra - Krijnen - 3(A)-3(A)
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Orchestra Placement Auditions (2026-27 school year)
Hello Orchestra Students,
It is time to prepare for our Advanced Orchestra or Chamber Strings auditions. It is challenging to skip an entire level of orchestra OR make it into chamber strings so know that it will take a lot of time and hard work to make it happen.
Also, many of you that will attempt the audition will not make it. That is 100% ok. The worst part is that you are going to get a whole lot better on your instrument.
**Practice does not = perfect, but it does = permanent, so make sure to practice carefully and pay close attention to the details in the music. Check the key signature and mark your part just like we do in rehearsal to help you be efficient with your time.
**When practicing, always start slow. Be sure to practice the correct rhythms, fingerings and bowing right away because these small details make a BIG difference.
**Ask for help and come see me during flex.
**Listen to the videos below and pay close attention to the tone, bowing, rhythm and intonation.
**Also, try using a metronome at home to help you with keeping a steady beat. Use a tuner for excellent intonation.
After this, work up small sections until you are happy with your "performance' tempo.
**If you are interested in taking private lessons, I also added a list below. Just know that every teacher has varying experience, rates and ways of teaching private lessons. (For example, some teachers have students come to their homes and other teachers drive to the students' house.)
Below I attached a soft copy of the music and YouTube videos for each audition piece. Please use as many resources as possible when preparing auditioning.
Advanced Audition Music:
Violin - Gavotte by Martini
Viola - Minuet No. 3 by Bach
Cello - Minuet No. 3 by Bach
Bass - Minuet No. 2 by Bach
Chamber Audition Music:
Violin - Concerto in A minor (1st mvt) by Vivaldi arr. by Nachez
Viola - Concerto in D minor by Vivaldi
Cello - Sonata in C Major by Breval
Bass - Goblin's Dance by Lyons
It is time to prepare for our Advanced Orchestra or Chamber Strings auditions. It is challenging to skip an entire level of orchestra OR make it into chamber strings so know that it will take a lot of time and hard work to make it happen.
Also, many of you that will attempt the audition will not make it. That is 100% ok. The worst part is that you are going to get a whole lot better on your instrument.
**Practice does not = perfect, but it does = permanent, so make sure to practice carefully and pay close attention to the details in the music. Check the key signature and mark your part just like we do in rehearsal to help you be efficient with your time.
**When practicing, always start slow. Be sure to practice the correct rhythms, fingerings and bowing right away because these small details make a BIG difference.
**Ask for help and come see me during flex.
**Listen to the videos below and pay close attention to the tone, bowing, rhythm and intonation.
**Also, try using a metronome at home to help you with keeping a steady beat. Use a tuner for excellent intonation.
After this, work up small sections until you are happy with your "performance' tempo.
**If you are interested in taking private lessons, I also added a list below. Just know that every teacher has varying experience, rates and ways of teaching private lessons. (For example, some teachers have students come to their homes and other teachers drive to the students' house.)
Below I attached a soft copy of the music and YouTube videos for each audition piece. Please use as many resources as possible when preparing auditioning.
Advanced Audition Music:
Violin - Gavotte by Martini
Viola - Minuet No. 3 by Bach
Cello - Minuet No. 3 by Bach
Bass - Minuet No. 2 by Bach
Chamber Audition Music:
Violin - Concerto in A minor (1st mvt) by Vivaldi arr. by Nachez
Viola - Concerto in D minor by Vivaldi
Cello - Sonata in C Major by Breval
Bass - Goblin's Dance by Lyons
Last Modified:
Monday,
February 2 1:37 PM