Orchestra Placement Auditions
2025-2026
Students should select an ensemble for which to audition. Please understand that auditioning for a certain ensemble does not guarantee placement in it.
Chamber (Varsity string ensemble) Students will need to:
● Perform a 3-octave scale in A Major and E-flat Major
● Perform a Class 1 solo of your choosing -OR- Director-approved etude
Lyrica (Non-Varsity string ensemble) Students will need to:
● Perform a 3-octave scale in D Major and B-flat Major
● Perform a Class 1 or Class 2 solo of your choosing -OR- Director-approved etude
Philharmonic(Sub Non-Varsity A string ensemble) Students will need to:
● Perform a 2-octave scale in A Major and E-flat Major
● Perform a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 solo of your choosing -OR- Director-approved etude
Camerata (Sub Non-Varsity B string ensemble) Students will need to:
● Perform a 2-octave scale in D Major and B-flat Major (2-octave for basses)
● Perform a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 solo of your choosing -OR- Director-approved etude
All solos should come from the UIL Prescribed Music List. Click here to see if your solo is on the list.
Auditions for all students will be conducted via an online submission in Canvas. Students will submit one continuous video: do not separate scales and solo/etude.
Students should select an ensemble for which to audition. Please understand that auditioning for a certain ensemble does not guarantee placement in it.
Chamber (Varsity string ensemble) Students will need to:
● Perform a 3-octave scale in A Major and E-flat Major
● Perform a Class 1 solo of your choosing -OR- Director-approved etude
Lyrica (Non-Varsity string ensemble) Students will need to:
● Perform a 3-octave scale in D Major and B-flat Major
● Perform a Class 1 or Class 2 solo of your choosing -OR- Director-approved etude
Philharmonic(Sub Non-Varsity A string ensemble) Students will need to:
● Perform a 2-octave scale in A Major and E-flat Major
● Perform a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 solo of your choosing -OR- Director-approved etude
Camerata (Sub Non-Varsity B string ensemble) Students will need to:
● Perform a 2-octave scale in D Major and B-flat Major (2-octave for basses)
● Perform a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 solo of your choosing -OR- Director-approved etude
All solos should come from the UIL Prescribed Music List. Click here to see if your solo is on the list.
Auditions for all students will be conducted via an online submission in Canvas. Students will submit one continuous video: do not separate scales and solo/etude.
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass