Chamber Music Audition
Requirements

Ages 12-14 and Ages 14 - 17

Chamber Music Audition Requirements

Thank you for your interest in Coast Music’s Chamber Music Programs!

Our goal with these auditions is to get to know each student and learn about their musical background, experience, goals, and aspirations. We also use the audition to determine readiness for our chamber music program and to assess overall musicianship across a variety of skills.

This helps us place students in ensembles that will appropriately challenge them without being overwhelming. Auditions are also an opportunity for students and families to ask questions and learn more about our chamber music and related programs.

String Instruments

Play 2 two-octave major scales both arco and pizzicato
Play 2 one-octave minor scales either arco or pizzicato (your choice)
Play 1 arpeggio either arco or pizzicato (your choice)
Perform the reading examples presented to you. These examples will not be difficult, and advanced sight reading is not required.

Please play 1 piece with at least 2 contrasting sections or 2 short pieces.

Woodwinds and Brass

Play 2 two-octave major scales.
Play 2 one-octave minor scales.
Play 1 arpeggio of your choice.
Perform the reading examples presented to you. These examples will not be difficult, and advanced sight reading is not required.

Please play 1 piece with at least 2 contrasting sections or 2 short pieces.

Pianists

Play 2 two-octave major scales.
Play 2 one-octave minor scales.
2 chord inversions of your choice (triads or seventh chords). Please play in all inversions both harmonically and melodically
Perform the reading examples presented to you or emailed to you. These examples will not be difficult, and advanced sight reading is not required.

Please play 1 piece with at least 2 contrasting sections or 2 short pieces.

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