Strings Requirements, Grades 5-7

Each student may audition on the string instrument of their choice. 

Performance: 

• Each student should prepare two pieces of contrasting styles (fast/slow or from different time periods). 
• Students should choose music that reflects their interpretive and technical abilities.
• Suggested repertoire might include selections from: Any instrument-specific solo literature/etude books typically 1–3 grade levels above.
• Students should ask their music teacher for help as needed.
• PLEASE NOTE: Students MUST perform unaccompanied. 
• Memorization of the music is optional but highly encouraged and may improve overall audition score.

On-Demand Scales: Students will be asked to play several major scales selected from the following:  F Major, C Major, G Major, D Major, A Major

On-Demand Sight-Reading: Sight-Reading will also be a part of the on-demand audition. Exercises will include the following criteria:

• Keys include: D Major or G Major
• 1 or 2 accidentals
• 2/4 or 4/4 meter
• Rhythmic values will include: dotted half notes, dotted quarter notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, half notes, whole notes and all equivalent rests.
• Various dynamic ranges and articulations

Use the provided Music Submission Template - bit.ly/gtmusic-em (E/MS) for submissions.

For possible SCAPA placement: 

Because of available service options at SCAPA Bluegrass, students may only audition on one of the following instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, or String Bass.