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Preparatory Orchestra
The Santa Rosa Symphony Preparatory Orchestra provides a solid foundation for younger students to learn to play within a full orchestra under the direction of a professional conductor. Students learn to follow the lead of a conductor, understand music notation, style, and gain experience performing before live audiences. To qualify, students must have played their instrument for a minimum of two years. Some prior ensemble training or experience in a performing group is also desirable. Due to the intensive nature of this group, it is recommended that the minimum age of new students be 9 years old. Preparatory students typically may be as old as 15 years. It is strongly recommended that all members be studying their instrument with a private teacher and practice their instrument regularly.
In 1977, the Preparatory Orchestra was formed under the direction of Jack Murphy. It is currently led by Tristan Arnold. Since Mr. Murphy's retirement, the conductors of the Preparatory Orchestra have all been alumni of the Santa Rosa Symphony's training program, bringing a unique knowledge of the program to their work as educators of these young musicians.
Preparatory Orchestra & Repertory Orchestra Spring Concert
Saturday, May 19, 7pm
Jackson Theater, Sonoma Country Day School
Preparatory Orchestra
First Violin Jayson Shinn Madeline Chu Trevor Jones Megan Jones Chiara Rackerby Johanna Fletcher Julia Krammer |
Clarinet
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Auditions are evaluated for quality of tone, correct position and posture, reading skills, demonstration of dynamic range in varying positions or registers, and embouchure or bowing technique.
1) Prepared Solo - a solo work or etude, demonstrating the musician's present level of accomplishment. No accompaniment is allowed in the audition. The solo does not need to be memorized.
2) Scales -one-octave scales in two major keys of the student's choice. Arpeggios are optional.
3) Excerpts - These are to be prepared in advance. Contact the Education Department staff to obtain a copy.
4) Sightreading - The student will be asked in the audition to read a short selection they have not seen before.
STRINGS
All students should demonstrate simple articulation techniques, including staccato and legato bowing. Violins and violas must demonstrate a solid knowledge of first position. Knowledge of third position is a plus, as is producing a tone with vibrato. Cello and doublebass must demonstrate facility through third and fourth positions.
WOODWINDS
Students must demonstrate simple articulation techniques, including staccato and legato tonguing.
BRASS
Students must demonstrate simple articulation techniques, including staccato and legato tonguing.
PERCUSSION
Students must demonstrate good stick technique and be able to read dotted rhythms and triplets.
Auditions
Registration
Faculty/Staff
For Members
Handbook
Rehearsal Schedules
Practice Music
Conductor
Tristan Arnold - Bio