Camerata Strings

Sample Camerata Rating Sheet

Violin | Viola | Cello | Bass

Youth Concert Orchestra

Sample YCO Rating Sheet

Violin | Viola | Cello | Bass

Flute | Oboe | Clarinet | Bassoon

Horn | Trumpet | Trombone | Tuba | Percussion

Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra

Sample RSYO Rating Sheet

Violin | Viola | Cello | Bass

Flute/Piccolo | Oboe | Clarinet/Bass Clarinet | Bassoon

Horn | Trumpet | Trombone | Bass Trombone | Percussion | Harp

RSYO does not have a tuba opening for the 2017-18 season.

String Sinfonietta

NO formal Audition required, however successful students will have mastery over the following requirements.

Interested in joining String Sinfonietta?  Complete the inquiry form.
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Scale Requirements
All Strings: G, D, & C major, 2 octaves preferred (Bass=1 octave)

Fundamental Requirements
All Strings: First position notes on all 4 strings
Violins: some basic 3rd position on the E string
Cellos: some basic 2½ and 3rd position on the A string
Basses: some basic 2½ and 3rd position on the G string (high C/D) area)

Notation knowledge
Eighth, quarter, half & whole notes, dotted rhythms
Time signatures: 4/4 & 3/4 time
All strings must be able to play 2-note slurs