Youth Strings Audition Requirements

Youth Strings auditions consist of three parts: scale requirement, solo requirement, and sightreading.

Scale Requirement: Two 2-octave scales of your choice, one major and one melodic minor, with arpeggios. Perform scales as eighth notes at quarter note = 60 or faster.

Solo Requirement: A short piece of your choice. Violinists who wish to be considered for Violin I should prepare a piece at the level of Suzuki Book 3 or above. All others should prepare a piece at the level of Suzuki Book 2 or above.

Sightreading Requirement: Please prepare for a short sightreading segment.