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Chamber Orchestra

About

The Ensworth Chamber Orchestra is a unique instrumental ensemble in which students learn and perform a variety of music ranging from classical and romantic to film scores and contemporary arrangements. This is an auditioned group of brass, woodwind, percussion, and string instruments and is open to any grade level. Students get personal instruction primarily in aspects of tone, instrumental technique, and styles respective to their instruments. Participation in dress rehearsals and performances outside the school day is required. Participation in special projects such as recordings, tours, and competitions may also be included.  Students must supply their own instruments except for percussion; they must supply their own sticks. 


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Submission Process

DUE MONDAY, MAY 12
The audition is comprised of a written element and video submission including - 

    1. Scales (your choice) and excerpts (listed below) for your instrument
    2. Description of yourself as a musician, including:
         - What music do you like?
         - Favorite artist who plays your instrument?
         - What other instruments do you play?
         - The music you want to play in an orchestra?

  • Violin - two scales, two excerpts (scales must show full range of playing ability)
     Excerpt 1 - "American in Paris", mm. 126-138
     Excerpt 2 - "Opening Night", mm. 111-end
     
  • Viola - two scales, two excerpts (scales must show the full range of playing ability)
    Excerpt 1 - "American in Paris", mm. 126-138
    Excerpt 2 - "Opening Night", mm.41-56
     
  • Cello - two scales, two excerpts (scales must show full range of playing ability)
    Excerpt 1 - "American in Paris", mm. 126-138
    Excerpt 2 - "Opening Night", mm. 44-56
     
  • Bass - two scales, two excerpts (scales must show full range of playing ability)
    Excerpt 1 - "American in Paris", mm. 134-144
    Excerpt 2 - "Opening Night", mm. 42-56
     
  • Flute - two scales, two excerpts
    Excerpt 1 - "Star Wars Mvt. I", mm.25-45
    Excerpt 2 - "Star Wars Mvt. II", pickup mm.14-21
     
  • Oboe - two scales, two excerpts
    Excerpt 1 - "Star Wars Mvt. I", mm.25-45
    Excerpt 2 - "Star Wars Mvt. II", pickup mm.5-13
     
  • Bassoon - two scales, two excerpts
    Excerpt 1 - "Origins", mm. 94-110
    Excerpt 2 - "Star Wars Mvt. II", pickup mm.14-21
     
  • Clarinet - two scales, two excerpts
    Excerpt 1 - "American in Paris", mm. 128-139 (Clarinet 2 part)
    Excerpt 2 - "Origins", mm. 52-64
     
  • Bass Clarinet - two scales, two excerpts
    Excerpt 1 - "Star Wars Mvt. I", mm.11-21
    Excerpt 2 - "Origins", mm. 102-110
     
  • Trumpet - two scales, two excerpts (scales MUST show the highest range of playing ability)
    Excerpt 1 - "Fables of Faubus", mm. 28-46
    Excerpt 2 - "Opening Night", mm. 5-13, 108-119
     
  • Horn - two scales, two excerpts (scales MUST show the highest range of playing ability)
    Excerpt 1 - "Star Wars Mvt. I", mm. 11-21
    Excerpt 2 - "Star Wars Mvt. III", mm. 13-27
     
  • Trombone - two scales, two excerpts (scales MUST show highest range of playing ability)
    Excerpt 1 - "Star Wars Mvt. I", mm. 27-45
    Excerpt 2 - "Star Wars Mvt. III", mm. 1-13
     
  • Euphonium - two scales, two excerpts (scales MUST show the highest range of playing ability)
    Excerpt 1 - "Star Wars Mvt. I", mm. 27-45
    Excerpt 2 - "Star Wars Mvt. III", mm. 1-13
     
  • Tuba - two scales, two excerpts (scales MUST show the highest range of playing ability)
    Excerpt 1 - "Origins", mm. 52-64
    Excerpt 2 - "Star Wars Mvt. I", mm. 45-end
     
  • Percussion - two rudiments, two excerpts 
    Excerpt 1 - "Origins", mm. 44-64
    Excerpt 2 - "American in Paris", mm. 159-169
     

 CHAMBER ORCHESTRA EXCERPTS

Questions?

Contact Mr. Hamilton: hamiltonc@ensworth.com