About the Symphonic Orchestra

The Symphonic Orchestra is the SCPYO’s intermediate full orchestra for musicians with 3-5 years playing experience. It performs unabridged pieces of standard orchestral repertoire, as well as some advanced level arrangements.

The Symphonic Orchestra meets from 1:15 p.m to 2:45 p.m. at the USC School of Music.

Audition Requirements

Symphonic Orchestra auditions require a set list of excerpts, scales and a solo piece. Please review your instrument requirements listed below. For any questions email susan@scphilharmonic.com.

Strings

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Excerpts: Please review all excerpts for your instrument. Not all excerpts may be asked for in the audition.

Scale Requirement: One-quarter note per scale degree, quarter note=80

Violin

  • F major two-octaves
  • D melodic minor two octaves

Viola and Cello

  • Bb major two-octaves
  • G melodic minor two octaves

Bass

  • C major two-octaves
  • E melodic minor one-octave

Solo Requirement: prepare a solo piece of choice that will showcase your technique, musicality, and overall playing ability.

Winds/Brass/Percussion

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Excerpts: Please review all excerpts for your instrument. Not all excerpts may be asked for in the audition.

Winds

Brass

Percussion

Scale Requirement:

  • Winds/Brass: Prepare all SCBDA All-State Senior Band Audition scales. One scale will be chosen at the audition to perform.
  • Percussion: F, Gb, G, Ab, A, Bb, B, C, Db, D, Eb, E (2 octaves). One scale will be chosen at the audition to perform.

Solo Requirement: Prepare a solo piece of choice that will showcase your technique, musicality, and overall playing ability.