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 to 4:45 p.m. at the UofSC School of Music.
Joanne Giovanelli
Joanne Giovanelli is in her tenth year of teaching orchestra in Lexington Richland School District Five. She previously taught at Dutch Fork Middle School for eight years, and is now currently teaching at CrossRoads Intermediate School.
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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 SCPYO@scphilharmonic.com.
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.
Audition Materials
Excerpts (Updated 4/21)
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.
Audition Dates
Our Fall 2022 Auditions are scheduled for the following dates.
| Date | Location |
| Saturday, August 27, 2022 | USC School of Music |
| Sunday, August 28, 2022 | USC School of Music |
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