Ferris High School Orchestras
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Ferris Advanced & Chamber Auditions 2023
May 1st - May 4th
1. Scale
** Major: 4 notes per beat - Quarter note = 72 (detache/sixteenth notes)
** Minor: 2 notes per beat - Quarter note = 106 (slur two notes per bow/eighth notes)
Violin
D Major – 2 octave
F Major – 2 octave
E minor – 2 octave
Viola
D Major – 2 octave
A Major – 2 octave
A minor – 2 octave
Cello
D Major – 2 octave
A Major – 2 octave
A minor – 2 octave
Bass
D Major – 2 octave
G Major – 2 octave
A minor – 2 octave
2. Excerpts
Please play the assigned excerpts for your particular instrument. Take the tempo that is marked on each and aim for consistent technique and intonation.
*Each student will have a total of 10 minutes to complete their audition.
*Auditions will take place in the Ferris High School orchestra room (black box) Room M407.