Camerata Strings
Requirements: Students must study privately with a teacher on their orchestral instrument. Most members in Camerata Strings have been playing for four years or longer, or demonstrate the abilities of a student playing for this amount of time. An appropriate solo piece chosen for an audition for Camerata would be equivalent repertoire found in Suzuki Books 2-5. Members of the first violins and cellos sections need to have the ability to shift into positions.
Scales: G Major and a g minor scale — Players should be able to demonstrate their scale 2 octaves or 3 octaves when possible.
Solo piece: 2-3 minutes of a solo piece of your choice — Please choose a piece that will demonstrate your command of tone, intonation, and articulation on your instrument.
Please include your youtube link on your audition form. Deadline to submit video:
- New Students - August 21
- Returning/Promotion – August 28
CSUN Youth Symphony
Requirements: Students must study privately with a teacher on their orchestral instrument for at least 3-4 years. Level 3-4 repertoire is appropriate for your solo piece. Shifting experience is an absolute must for string players. Having ensemble experience from orchestras or school classes is a plus.
Scales: Concert F Major, E Major, plus g natural minor scale — Players should be able to demonstrate their scale 2 octaves or 3 octaves when possible.
Solo piece: 3-5 minutes of a solo piece of your choice — Try to choose something that accurately reflects your current level of technical ability and musicality. We are looking for musicianship, technique, phrasing, dynamics, rhythm, etc.
Please include your youtube link on your audition form. Deadline to submit video:
- New Students - August 21
- Returning/Promotion - August 28
CSUN Youth Philharmonic
Requirements: Students must study privately with a teacher on their orchestral instrument. The Philharmonic is a highly advanced group performing the most demanding standard literature. Beginning with the 2020-2021 season, minimum age for the Philharmonic is 13.
Scales: Concert A Major, Eb Major, plus d harmonic minor. Players should be able to demonstrated their scale 2 or 3 octaves whenever possible.
Solo piece: An advanced level solo or part of a solo of your choice — 5 minutes of music. It can be taken from a concerto or work with piano if you wish. No need for pianist to be on the recording.
Please include your youtube link on your audition form. Deadline to submit video:
- New Students - August 21
- Returning/Promotion - August 28
