The Junior Symphony

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For middle school students and intermediate-level high school strings, harp, and piano.  The following are the skill level eligibility requirements for The Junior Symphony:

First violins: Must be able to shift to 3rd and 5th position.

Solo piece: prepare and perform a piece on the level of Suzuki Book 4 or Book 5.

Scales: G, D, A, E, C, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab major in 2 octaves; G, D, and A melodic minor in 2 octaves.

Second violins: students in Suzuki books 2 or 3 who are ages 12 or older.

Solo piece: prepare and perform a piece on the level of Suzuki Book 2 or 3.

Scales: G, A, Bb, and C major in 2 octaves; D, Eb, E, and F major in one octave.

All other strings (violas, cellos, basses): must be in Suzuki Book 2 or 3 (or the equivalent) and between the ages of 12 and 15.

Solo: prepare and perform a piece on the level of Suzuki Book 2 or 3.

Scales: Violas: C, D, E, F, and Eb major scales in 2 octaves; G, A, and Bb major scales in 1 octave.  

Cellos: C, G, D, A, and F major scales in 2 octaves.  

Basses: C, G, D, A, and F major scales in 1 octave.

Piano and harp: scales, arpeggios, and solo piece should be the equivalent of those listed on the ABRSM level  3 or 4 exams 

Harp and piano are limited to 1 position each in Junior Symphony.

Auditions will only be held for these instruments when there is an opening.