Auditions are 9/19 Groups have been formed based on many many variables. In general, I've mixed new Symphony members with old, and all levels of playing are spread around. I encourage you all to get together as often as possible before your audition. Remember that all members of your group do not need to be present for a productive practice. Experiment with two or three person rehearsals. Hearing the various combinations of parts will only enhance your playing. Utilize all available practice opportunities: before school, after school, x block, common free blocks, THURSDAY HALF DAY, weekends, etc... Efficient rehearsals are more valuable than long disjointed ones. A half hour of well organized work is better than an hour and a half or poor sight reading. Set goals, make a small rehearsal schedule, come prepared, succeed! Listen to recordings (I'll post at least one good YouTube recording on the Resources page). Record yourselves: cell phones, iPads, laptops, voice recorders. Use your digital tools and listen back on your own playing. This is some of the most revealing work you can do. I will post a sample score sheet soon so you can practice/listen back withe the rubric in mind. No class time will be given for small group rehearsal. Here is the Scoresheet. Though you play as a group, you will be graded INDIVIDUALLY.  Here is the Rubric that I use to calculate your scores. As you can see, not all areas are weighted the same. Rhythm is worth 30 points, while tone is worth only 10, etc...  |
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