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 to 2:45 p.m. at the UofSC 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 SCPYO@scphilharmonic.com.
Strings
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
Excerpts: Please review all excerpts for your instrument. Not all excerpts may be asked for in the audition.
Winds
Brass
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.
Auditions
We are accepting video auditions until Thursday, September 15. Auditions should be uploaded to YouTube and shared via private link on the form below.
Video should include what the student can prepare of the following requirements:
- Scales
- Excerpt
- Solo of student's choosing
Videos should be unedited and not exceed 10 minutes.
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