Requirements:

These are general requirements/guidelines to help assist you to decide which ensemble may best suite your playing ability.

Not every skill will be needed all at once, so if you do not know one of the skills below, attempt to by learning them further at home or by asking someone in your section!

  • 2 octave scales:

    Sharp keys: C, G, D, A

    Flat keys: F

    *Must Know* Positions:

    • Violin: 1st - 3rd

    • Viola: 1st - 3rd

    • Cello: 1st - 4th

    • Bass 1/2 - 3rd

  • Strings:

    2 octave major scales, 3 when possible:

    Sharp keys: C, G, D, A, E

    Flats: F, Bb, Eb, Ab

    Positions:

    • Violin & Viola: 1st - 7th

    • Cello: 1st - Thumb

    • Bass: 1st - Thumb

    Woodwinds & Brass:

    2 octave major scales, 3 when possible, 1 when not physically possible:

    Sharp keys: C, G, D

    Flat keys: F, Bb, Eb, Ab

    Percussion:

    General Understanding of Rudiments (Flam, Diddle, Paradiddle, etc.)

    Mallet instruments (Timpani separate):

    2 octave scales: C, G, D, A, F, Bb

    Timpani (Playing auditions done in person)