

Any type of recorder will do – use anything from a computer to a portable unit with a built-in microphone.Slur scales 2 notes per bow and arpeggios separate bows. Bass: C, D, B-flat major 1 octave F, G, A major 2 octaves any melodic minor of the student’s choice 2 octaves.

Slur scales 4 notes per bow and arpeggios 3 notes per bow. Cello: C, G, D, F major 3 octaves A, B-flat Major 2 octaves any melodic minor of the student’s choice 3 octaves.Viola: C, G, D, F major 3 octaves A, B-flat major 2 octaves any melodic minor of the student’s choice 3 octaves.Violin: C, G, D, A, B-flat major 3 octaves F major 2 octaves any melodic minor of the student’s choice 3 octaves.Perform arpeggios the same number of octaves as the corresponding scales, eighth note triplets at a minimum tempo of quarter note = 50. The tonic may be repeated in each octave. Perform scales as sixteenth notes at a minimum tempo of quarter note = 50. You should consult with your private teacher or orchestra director for help in choosing the piece(s) you can play well. You may perform any music you wish – a movement or excerpt from a solo piece, sonata, or concerto, an etude, etc. On your recording, we would like you to play 2 scales (chosen from the list below), as well as a piece of your choice. To apply, students must submit an online application and an audio recording or video with 3 to 5 minutes of playing. Application and Recording Instructions for Students
