Youth String Camerata

Members of Beginning and Preparatory Orchestras and Youth String Camerata:

A reminder that there will be dress rehearsals on May 12 for the concert in Kulas. Please check the schedule below for the rehearsal times, or click on the schedule under Orchestra Schedules.

CD order forms are available in the Prep office and will be available on the day of the concert. Additional CD order forms may be downloaded here. All payments should be taken to or mailed to Recording Services at CIM Main.

The Youth String Camerata, led by conductor Marcia Ferritto, provides an opportunity for advanced students to experience the excitement and challenge of rehearsing and performing music in the intimate setting of a chamber ensemble. The group is limited in size for this purpose.

The students are introduced to the study and performance of works of varying styles. Each piece of music draws on the entire spectrum of skill of the individual player and of the group as a whole.

Orchestra Schedules

You can download this year's orchestra calendars below:

• Fall 2011
• Spring 2012

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Practice & Performance Policies >

Auditions

Auditions are required. Fall Auditions for Youth String Camerata will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Audition Requirements are as follows:

• Scales: Violins, violas and cellos should be prepared to play a 3-octave major and parallel melodic minor scale of their choice from keys up to 3 sharps or 3 flats. (Requirement for bass is a 2-octave scale). Scales are to be prepared in whole bow slurs, 4 notes to a bow, 6 notes to a bow and 8 notes to a bow. Demonstration of martele, spiccato and sautille strokes will be asked. Metronome marking of 60 per bow stroke is recommended. The student may be asked to play a 2-octave arpeggio (major/minor diminished and dominant 7).
  
  
• Solo Piece: A movement of a concerto or a single solo piece that shows a range of technical and musical skills.
  
  
• Prepared Excerpt: The following excerpts are provided for each student:
  
  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Bass (1)
  • Bass (2)
  
  
• Sight Reading: A brief selection of sight-reading will be given to each student during the audition.
  
  

You can download the Audition Requirements PDF for a full list of orchestra requirements and required excerpts, or the Youth String Camerata Audition Application PDF for more detailed information.