String Ensemble and String Orchestra Application

String Ensemble and String Orchestra Application

Now accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year.
Thank you for your interest in joining Colburn's String Ensemble and String Orchestra! Please complete the application below to be considered for the 2024-25 academic year.

String Ensemble

String Orchestra

Please record yourself playing the excerpts and required pieces posted on the website for the corresponding ensemble and upload the video to YouTube:
1. Start your video by clearly stating your full name, the ensemble you are auditioning for, and the name and composer of your solo piece.
2. Play your scale first, followed by your solo piece and then the audition excerpts.
3. The recording must be made continuously and without edits. Do not use piano accompaniment. We want the video to simulate a live audition as closely as possible.
4. Please name the file using the following format: First name Last name.Instrument (For example, John Smith.Violin)
5. When uploading the video to YouTube, make sure the video is marked “unlisted.” An unlisted video cannot be found by the general public, but you will be able to share the link with the Community School.
6. Once you have completed your video, please fill out the application form below. You will need the link to your YouTube video to complete the application form. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Primary Email Address*
example@example.com
Link to Audition Video*

Applicant Information
Please indicate all groups for which you would like to be considered (note minimum age requirement). If you plan to audition for both String Ensemble and String Orchestra, you must check both boxes and prepare the String Orchestra scale and excerpts #2, 3, and 4.*

String Ensemble (must be in 5th grade and 10 years old by September 1, 2024)String Orchestra (must be in 6th grade and 11 years old by September 1, 2024)
Applicant's Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Instrument*
Total Years Played*
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Age (as of September 1, 2024)*
Grade (in Fall 2024)*
Fall 2024 Daytime School*
Full Name of Current Teacher*
Number of Years with Current Teacher*
Email Address of Current Teacher*
example@example.com
Other Instrument(s)
Type n/a is not applicable
Total Years Played
Type n/a is not applicable
List current and previous orchestra and/or chamber music experience, including at the Colburn School, and dates of participation. If you have no previous experience, write "none".*
Are you auditioning or have you already auditioned for any other Colburn or non-Colburn ensembles or orchestras for the 2024-25 season?*

YesNo
If yes, what group(s)?
Applicant's Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Home Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian #1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian #1 Preferred Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian #1 Email Address*
example@example.com
Parent Guardian #2 Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian #2 Preferred Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian #2 Email Address
example@example.com
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String Ensemble and String Orchestra Application

Applicant Information