Students interested in trying out for SFA Orchestra

1. Please visit the School for the Arts website for any additional forms
   
2. A recommendation from the orchestra teacher that provides evidence of good classroom behavior and test grades.
3. A successful audition performed on a quality instrument that meets the standards of Richland Two. Students must be able to vibrate and tune their own instrument.
4. Perform excerpts and scale below. See what class you would like to audition for and prepare the excerpts and scales.
   
5. Sight read a short 4 measure melody.
   

Audition for Concert Orchestra–Strings II (Minimum Requirements for SFA Acceptance.

1. Students must be able to perform the following 2-Octave Scales and Arpeggios in tune at a quarter = 80: C, G, D, A, F, B-Flat and E-flat Major. Memorization earns extra points but is not required if the scales are performed well.
2. Students are also required to perform one of the following:
3. Advanced Technique (Goldenrod Book): page 30; Nos. 133, 134, and 135 (counts as one selection)
   

Audition for Chamber Orchestra-Strings III (Full SFA Acceptance)

1. Students must be able to perform the following 3-Octave Scales and Arpeggios in tune at  a quarter = 80 (Bass: Two octaves only): C, G, D, A, F, B-flat and E-flat Major. Memorization earns extrapoints but is not required if the scales are performed well.
2. Students are also required to perform one of the following:
1. Senior or Junior All-State Audition music (entire page). Visit www.rvhsorchestra.com for excerpts.

You will be notified of your audition time after we have received your application.