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UW STRING PROJECT
THE HIGH PLAINS SINFONIA

An orchestra for string players in 6th through 9th grade


AUDITION DATE AND TIME:
Monday, January 31
Beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Phone 766-3335 or email przygcki@uwyo.edu to schedule an audition time. String Project students can schedule an audition at registration.

AUDITION LOCATION:
UW Lab School music room

WHO CAN AUDITION?
String players in 6th-9th grades

REHEARSALS:
Mondays from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

REHEARSAL LOCATION:
UW Lab School General Music Room

REGISTRATION and TUITION FEE:
$40 tuition plus a $5 material fee
($45 total, cash or checks payable to UW)
String Project Students: Regular UW String Project Tuition, with no additional fees

CONDUCTORS:
Jim Przygocki, Director, Jacie Reams Assistant Director

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Scales Violins: G major, two octaves; B-flat major, one octave
            Violas: C major, two octaves; B-flat major, one octave
            Cellos: C major, two octaves; B-flat major, one octave
            Basses: G major, one octave; B-flat major, one octave
• Sight reading—a short excerpt will be provided at the audition
• A solo for your instrument—FIRST VIOLINISTS MUST DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO PLAY IN THIRD POSITION OR HIGHER

A solo is a piece of music for your instrument alone or with piano accompaniment. (You won’t need to play with piano for your audition.) Orchestra and ensemble music with multiple parts are not considered solos. Consult with your teacher if you are unsure what to play.

Suggested solos:
VIOLIN AND VIOLA: Suzuki Book 2 or higher
CELLO: Suzuki Book 1, Minuet #2 or higher
BASS: Solo of your choice

TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION, CONTACT JIM PRZYGOCKI AT PRZGYCKI@UWYO.EDU OR 766-3335

PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOL STRING PROGRAM IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SINFONIA MEMBERS WHO ATTEND SCHOOLS WITH STRING PROGRAMS