Violin repertoire corresponds to Suzuki Violin School book 3, Wohlfahrt 60 Studies, Op.
NYSSMA LEVEL 6 VIOLIN SOLOS FULL
Repertoire corresponds to Suzuki Violin School books 1 and 2, or Barbara Barber’s Solos for Young Violinists Book 1. Viola repertoire corresponds to Suzuki Viola School books 1 and 2, or I Can Read Music Vols 1 or 2 by Joanne Martin.Ī2 Slightly more advanced, requires full use of first position, some third position but no rapid shifting, more complex slurs and rhythms, including slurred string crossings, more use of dynamics and articulation. Music uses simple bowings with short (2-4 note) slurs, and remains in first position with few accidentals or altered fingerings. These are not actual ASTA ratings.įor the Violin and Viola, the ratings are:Ī1 Music suitable for a beginner, designed to develop coordination of the hands and clear intonation.
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The Apprentice numbers roughly coincide with ASTA difficulty levels and share similar technical characteristics with ASTA rated pieces in the same level. Each rating beings with an "A" to eliminate confusion with the ASTA syllabus numbers. Comparable solos are listed with New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut music educators associations.The Shar Apprentice rating system was developed by our dedicated apprentices.
NYSSMA LEVEL 6 VIOLIN SOLOS MANUAL
*NYSSMA refers to the New York State School Music Association’s manual of graded solos for adjudication. Students are encouraged to use a recording of their accompaniment to perform with if possible (they may also sing a cappella if they don’t have a recording). Students may also audition on a song learned in their school chorus or music class. Folk songs, musical theater, songs in the classical style, or NYSSMA solos are requested for the audition. Nassau & Suffolk Treble Choirs (grades 4-6):Īpplicants should be in grades 4-6 in 2021-2022 and be able to sing on pitch, with an unchanged, clear head voice.
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A song in the classical style or from musical theater is requested for the audition. Nassau & Suffolk Concert Choirs (grades 7-8):Īpplicants should be in grades 7-8 in 2021-2022 and be able to sing on pitch, with an unchanged, clear head voice. A folk song or song in the classical style or from musical theater is requested for the audition.
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Both unchanged and changing voices will be accepted. Nassau Lower Voices (grades 7-12):Īpplicants should be in grades 7-12 in 2021-2022 and be able to match pitch and reliably sing in tune. Suffolk Senior Treble Choir (grades 9-10):Īpplicants should be in grades 9-10 in 2021-2022 and be able to sing on pitch, with a clear head voice. Suffolk Symphonic Choir (grades 9-12):Īpplicants should prepare an art song or aria in English or a foreign language.
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Nassau Senior Treble Choir (grades 9-12):Īpplicants should have completed a Level 5 or 6 (or equivalent) vocal NYSSMA* solo evaluation and be prepared to audition on a similar solo. Nassau Chamber Chorale (grades 11-12 only):Īpplicants should have completed a Level 6 (or equivalent) vocal NYSSMA* solo evaluation and be prepared to audition on a similar solo on the appropriate voice part (SATB). Nassau String Orchestra:Īpplicants should have successfully completed a NYSSMA* level 5 or 6 (or equivalent) solo on violin and a NYSSMA* level 4 or 5 (or equivalent) solo on viola, cello, or double bass and be prepared to audition on a similar solo. Suffolk String Orchestra:Īpplicants should have successfully completed a NYSSMA* level 4 or 5 (or equivalent) solo on violin, viola, cello, or double bass and be prepared to audition on a similar solo. Nassau Concert Orchestra:Īpplicants should have successfully completed a NYSSMA* level 5 or 6 (or equivalent) solo on a string, wind or percussion instrument, and be prepared to audition on a similar solo. Suffolk Symphony Orchestra:Īpplicants should have successfully completed a NYSSMA* level 5 or 6 (or equivalent) solo on a string, wind or percussion instrument, and be prepared to audition on a similar solo. Nassau Symphony Orchestra:Īpplicants should have successfully completed a NYSSMA* level 6 (or equivalent) solo on a string, wind or percussion instrument, and be prepared to audition on a similar solo. AUDITION GUIDELINES BY ENSEMBLE Nassau & Suffolk Principal Orchestras:Īpplicants should have successfully completed a NYSSMA* level 6 (or equivalent) solo on a string, wind or percussion instrument, and be prepared to audition on a similar solo.