THE HIGH PLAINS SINFONIA

An orchestra for string players in 6th through 9th grade

AUDITION DATE AND TIME:

Monday, September 10
Beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Phone 766-3335 or email przygocki@uwyo.edu to schedule an audition time.  String Project students can schedule an audition at registration.

AUDITION LOCATION:

Laramie Junior High School Orchestra Room

WHO CAN AUDITION?

String players in 6th - 9th grades

REHEARSALS:

Mondays from 7:  - 8:15 p.m.

REHEARSAL LOCATION:

Laramie Junior High School Orchestra Room

REGISTRATION and TUITION FEE:

$40 tuition plus a $5 material fee ($45 total, cash or checks payable to UW)
String Project Students: Regular UW String Project Tuition, with no additional fees

CONDUCTOR:

Jim Przygocki, Director

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Scales Violins: G major, two octaves; B-flat major, one octave
• Scales Violas: C major, two octaves; B-flat major, one octave
• Scales Cellos: C major, two octaves; B-flat major, one octave
• Scales Basses: G major, one octave; B-flat major, one octave
• Sight reading - a short excerpt will be provided at the audition
• A solo for your instrument - FIRST VIOLINISTS MUST DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO PLAY IN THIRD POSITION OR HIGHER

A solo is a piece of music for your instrument alone or with piano accompaniment.  You won't need to play with piano for your audition.  Orchestra and ensemble music with multiple parts are not considered solos.  Consult with your teacher if you are unsure what to play.

Suggested solos:

VIOLIN AND VIOLA: Suzuki Book 2 or higher
CELLO: Suzuki Book 1, Minuet #2 or higher
BASS: Solo of your choice

TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION, CONTACT JIM PRZYGOCKI AT przygcki@uwyo.edu OR 766-3335

PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOL STRING PROGRAM IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SINFONIA MEMBERS WHO ATTEND SCHOOLS WITH STRING PROGRAMS