Orchestra Ensemble Auditions
NAU Symphony Orchestra String Placement Auditions for Fall 2023 will be held on August 27-28 from 1:00-6:00pm in room 138 of the Performing Arts Center (building 37).
Make your audition time requests by email, Daniel.Obryant@nau.edu, or use the sign-up sheet posted in room 138.
Audition Materials
Violin 1 directions:
- 3 top part, entire page (rehearsal 9 to the end of page)
- 5 rehearsal 17 to end of movement (3 lines)
- 9 first 4 lines, 16th notes
- 10-11 rehearsal 26 to end of movement
Violin 2 directions
- Pg. 3-4 beginning of page to end of movement
- Pg. 6-7 rehearsal 5 to 11
- Pg. 8 rehearsal 16 to 21
- Pg. 10 rehearsal 31 to end of page
Viola directions
- Variation rehearsal 9 to 13
- Pg. 9 rehearsal 15 to 21
- Pg. 11 rehearsal 31 to end of page
Cello directions
- Introduction first three lines
- Pg. 2 rehearsal 9 to end of page
- Pg. 8-9 rehearsal 28 to end of movement
Bass Directions
- Introduction first page, arco line, use extension or play up an octave
- Pg. 5 all the bracketed spots
Membership in the NAU Symphony requires an audition, EACH SEMESTER.
There is not a separate audition for the NAU Chamber Orchestra, if you are joining both ensembles.
If you are only registering for the NAU Chamber Orchestra, please email Dr. O’Bryant ( Daniel.Obryant@nau.edu,) for audition information.
If you require assistance in downloading or require other assistance accessing the musical excerpts, please contact music@nau.edu.