Repertory Orchestra

History
The Repertory Orchestra expands the musical experience by providing an opportunity for intermediate to advanced students to perform a wide variety of repertoire within a full orchestra. Repertory Orchestra members are expected to have private instruction on their instrument and follow a regular practice routine. To qualify, students must have been playing their instrument a minimum of three years and have prior ensemble experience – at least one year in the Preparatory Orchestra or the equivalent. Approximate age of orchestra members is 12-18 years.

Founded in 1994 as the Discovery Orchestra under the baton of William R. Williams, the ensemble was renamed the Repertory Orchestra in 2011. The orchestra is currently led by Bobby Rogers and plays to thousands in the community each year.

Upcoming Events

Preparatory Orchestra & Repertory Orchestra Spring Concert
Saturday, May 19, 7pm
Jackson Theater, Sonoma Country Day School

Repertory Orchestra

First Violin Zachary Jorin, concertmaster Anand Shatdal Mazie Lewis Ashlyn Dean Amelie Schlager Teresa Alberigi Mariah Alberigi Elizabeth Chu Curtis Shinn Second Violin Genevieve Basile, principal Isaac Brabo Kenneth Shinn Xavier Herrera-Keehn Nan Yoo Daniel-Sam Mills-Thysen Viola Aimee Gruen, principal Isabella Shulman Cello Ryan Nichols, principal Sophie Light Brian Lee Isabelle Dean Kayla Docher Cammie Hill Contrabass vacant Flute Nelson Deas, principal Joe Song Janel McClain Shania Harsono Iren Barnum

Oboe Molly Fuhrman, principal Nico Lamaisson Akash Desai Haley Saffarinia Clarinet Annika Ariel, principal Jeffrey Perrone Thomas Gosnell Bassoon vacant Horn Kathryn Hawkins, principal Caleb Kornfein Trumpet Matthew Hidy, principal Squid Tamar-Mattis Trombone vacant Tuba vacant Percussion Will Kelly, principal

Audition Requirements
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. All requirements for the Preparatory Orchestra apply, in addition to the following.

1) Prepared Solo - any excerpt from the standard repertoire, 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 -two-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 must demonstrate use of vibrato and be proficient in spiccato, détaché, martelé and staccato bowing techniques. Violins and violas must demonstrate strong facility in first through third positions. Comfort in fifth position is a plus. Cello and doublebass must demonstrate facility through fifth and sixth positions.

WOODWINDS
Students must be proficient in producing a full, clear tone in all registers and demonstrate accurate articulation technique, including staccato and legato tonguing. Clarinets: some knowledge of transposition a plus.

BRASS
Students must be proficient in producing a full, clear tone in all registers and demonstrate accurate articulation technique, including staccato and legato tonguing. Horn and trumpet: some knowledge of transposition a plus.

PERCUSSION
Students must be able to read in simple and compound meters. Students must demonstrate proficiency and good technique for playing all the basic instruments: snare drum, cymbals, bass drum, and triangle. Knowledge of drum set, timpani, mallets and other auxiliary instruments a plus.