2027 Strings AUDITION

 

 

For the audition process to be fair and equitable, everyone must understand the audition requirements and procedures. If you are new to the process, please take time to review ALL of the audition requirements, procedures, and current revisions.

 

General Information:

  • Students may use their own copy of the audition materials, or copies provided by their teacher.
  • Scoring is based on accuracy of pitch, rhythm, tone quality, articulation, and musicality (see scoring rubric in right side grey navigation boxes).
  • Student use of metronomes is not permitted.

 

Order of audition:

  1. First Scale
  2. Second Scale
  3. First Excerpt
  4. Second Excerpt
  5. Sight Reading

 

Contact information:

Jennifer Lyford– WMEA Orchestra Vice President
Laramie High School
1710 Boulder Dr, Laramie, WY 82070
orchestra.vp@wyomea.org

 

The Guest Conductor for the 2026 All-State Orchestra:
Dr. Chung Park – St. Olaf College

All-State Orchestra 2026 Repertoire:
Polovtsian Dances by Borodin
Nimrod, from Enigman Variations by Elgar
Loco-Motion by Sung
Bach Chorale T.B.A.

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Audition Materials:

Violin Audition Packet 2027

Viola Audition Packet 2027

Cello Audition Packet 2027

String Bass Audition Packet 2027

 

Orchestra Audition Scoring Rubric 2026-27