Fall 2021Texas State Orchestra AuditionsViolin

The TXST Symphony Orchestra utilizes several variations of rotation seating. All decisions regarding seating and part assignments are made ultimately by Dr. Harrison. Certain principal players may remain constant throughout the year. String players, on the whole, will rotate from concert to concert.

Required audition materials, prepare all as marked and listed below.

1. Beethoven Symphony no. 8, mvt. I - Reh. B - 1st endingListen to this excerpt

2. Dvorak Symphony no. 9, mvt II - 5 m. after Reh. 5 - EndListen to this excerpt

3. Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition 'Samuel Goldberg and Schmuyle' Listen to this excerpt

4. Solo of your choice 2-4 minutes, accompaniment not required5. 3-octave scale of your choice with tonic arpeggios (major and minor)

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