SEMYO Audition Materials for Cello

SEMYO Audition Materials for Cello2021-2022 (Version F)

SEMYO Orchestras

Bravura Strings is an ensemble for students who play violin, viola, cello, and bass with 1-2 years

playing experience (or Suzuki grade 1-2). Orchestra’s members will increase musical aptitude and

learn basic ensemble playing skills while rehearsing and performing in a string orchestra.

Chamber Strings is a string orchestra for students who play violin, viola, cello, and bass with 2

or more years playing (or Suzuki grade 3). Orchestra members will rehearse and perform

arranged and original works for string orchestra while preparing for participation in the SEMYO

Philharmonic Orchestra.

Philharmonic Orchestra is a full orchestra experience for students of all ages who play a string,

woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. String players typically need 3-4 years experience

and percussion and wind players need 2 or more years playing experience.

Concert Orchestra is a full orchestra experience for advanced students on string, woodwind,

brass, and percussion instruments. Literature includes original masterworks for full symphony

orchestra. Students will play music in all keys and utilize advanced bowing and string

techniques.

1. Solo

• Record one solo between 1-2 minutes that best demonstrates your abilities. Solos need not be

memorized.

• Choose your selection with guidance from your private teacher or orchestra/band director. If you

need a suggestion on which solo to prepare, please contact us at info@semyo.org!

• Students auditioning for Bravura Strings do not have to record a solo. Only record scales and

excerpts.

2. Excerpts

• For Bravura Strings, record the first excerpt.

• For Chamber Strings, record excerpts for both Bravura Strings and Chamber Strings Orchestras.

• For Philharmonic Orchestra, record excerpts for both Chamber Strings and Philharmonic Orchestras.

• For Concert Orchestra, record excerpts for both Philharmonic and Concert Orchestras.

3. Scales

• For Bravura Strings, please record scales #1 and #2. Suggested tempo is � = 60.

• For Chamber Strings, please record scales #3 and #4. Suggested tempo is � = 80.

• For Philharmonic Orchestra, please record scales #4 and #5. Suggested tempo is � = 120.

• For Concert Orchestra, please record scales #5 and #6. Suggested tempo is � = 160.

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2021 Bravura Strings CELLO Audition Excerpt

Pictures at an Exhibition (Promenade) by Modest Mussorgsky (arr. Larry Clark)

Play mm. 42 to End. Quarter note = 116 (change Quarter note = 80 at m. 50)

2021 Chamber Strings CELLO Audition Excerpt

The Patron Saint of Balleyvourney by John Mock

Play mm. 132 to end, Quarter Note = 74