About the Concert Orchestra
The Concert Orchestra is a string ensemble comprised of intermediate level string players with 2-4 years playing experience. Students perform string orchestra literature in addition to intermediate-level arrangements.
The Concert Orchestra meets from 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the USC School of Music.
Naiesha Wise
Naiesha Wise is the Director of Orchestras at Fairfield Central High School in Winnsboro, SC.She is the Region 3 Orchestra Division Concert Performance chairperson and serves as the advisor for the Tri-M Music Honor Society at FCHS.
Audition Requirements
All auditions require scales, solo piece and a set list of excerpts. Please review your instrument requirements listed below. For any questions email susan@scphilharmonic.com.
- We will no longer require sight-reading for Concert Orchestra auditions.
- Excerpts may be played at Quarter Note = 100.
- Violinists auditioning may play the top OR bottom line at E - first beat of F in Anvil's Chorus.
Audition Materials
Excerpts
UPDATED 4/21:
- We will no longer require sight-reading for Concert Orchestra auditions.
- Excerpts may be played at Quarter Note = 100.
- Violinists auditioning may play the top OR bottom line at E - first beat of F in Anvil's Chorus.
Scale Requirement: One-quarter note per scale degree, quarter note=80
Violin
- D major two-octaves
- A melodic two-octaves
Viola and Cello
- G major two-octaves
- D melodic minor two-octaves
Double Bass
- D major two-octaves
- D melodic one-octave
Solo Requirement: Prepare a solo piece of choice that will showcase your technique, musicality, and overall playing ability.
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