Audition Information
Below lists all the information needed to audition for the Good Neighbor Ensemble. The application form is available for download below as well.
Audition Requirements:
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Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute
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Experience: 4 years of playing experience
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Age: Student must be in grade 8 or higher as of Sept 2023 (Current 7th graders may audition)
Audition Information:
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Date: Monday April 17, 2023 - starting from 6pm (please make an appointment)
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Location: The Presbyterian Church in Norwood (701 Broadway, Norwood NJ 07648)
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Inquiry: gnegoodneighborensemble@gmail.com
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Please complete the application form and email it to gnegoodneighborensemble@gmail.com
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Solo: A 3 minute long selection from a solo piece of your choice
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Sight Reading: 30 seconds - 1 minute sight reading section
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Scales:
Instrument | Major Scale & Arpeggio (3 Octaves) | Minor Scale & Arpeggio (3 Octaves) | Details |
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Flute | E Major | B Melodic Minor | Chromatic scale from C – C in 3 octaves |
Violin | E Major | B Melodic Minor | Slur scales 4 notes per bow and arpeggios 3 notes per bow. |
Viola | F Major | E Melodic Minor | Slur scales 4 notes per bow and arpeggios 3 notes per bow. |
Cello | F Major | D Melodic Minor | Slur scales 4 notes per bow and arpeggios 3 notes per bow. |