Auditions

2026 - 2027 Class Placement Audition Information

All rising 9th grade students will be placed in the “Philharmonia” Orchestra. Audition is OPTIONAL
However, any student that wishes to be placed in “Chamber” Orchestra must audition

Please download the excerpts listed below. Select only one of the excerpts listed for your instrument.
Share your audition videos via YouTube link (as “unlisted”) or via Google Drive.
Send audition videos to following email address: Jchsorchestra@gmail.com
VIOLIN Excerpts (choose one):
– Violin Excerpt_#1 – (Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 64)
– Violin Excerpt_#2 – (J.S. Bach Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042)
– Violin Excerpt_#3 – (from J.S. Bach Violin Partita no.3 in E Major, BWV 1006 ,“Preludio”)
VIOLA Excerpts (choose one):
– Viola Excerpt_#1 – (from J.S. Bach Cello Suite no.1 “Courante”)
– Viola Excerpt_#2 (from J.S. Bach Cello Suite no.4 “Allemande”)
CELLO Excerpts (choose one):
– Cello Excerpt_#1 – (Camille Saint-Saens – “Allegro Appassionato” Op. 43)
– Cello Excerpt_#2 – (J.S. Bach Suite no.3 – (“VI. Gigue”)
STRING BASS Excerpt (click below):
– String Bass Excerpt_#1 – (J.S. Bach Cello Suite no.1 (Prelude”)