Novae Sinfonia
led by Rachel Iba, MFA
Sundays 3:00 - 5:00pm
“Why can’t you pair Beethoven with Björk?”
SCVYO’s Novae Sinfonia is aimed at exposing students to the full spectrum of the 21st century musical landscape. Conceived and directed by award-winning violinist and conductor, Rachel Iba, repertoire includes music of living composers, non-western repertoire, as well as standards of the Western orchestral canon. The group frequently collaborates with local artists, composers and dancers to produce dynamic, engaging concerts that are fun for the whole family!
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR
NOVAE SINFONIA
ALL Novae Sinfonia musicians, new AND returning, must audition at the beginning of the fall season to participate.
Students who are unable to attend in-person auditions are welcome to submit a DIGITAL AUDITION.
WHO NEEDS TO AUDITION FOR NOVAE SINFONIA?
NEW musicians wishing to join Novae Sinfonia for the first time.
ALL RETURNING students who played in Novae Sinfonia in the previous year (Fall Only)
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA students wishing to move up to Novae Sinfonia.
NOVAE SINFONIA
SKILL LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
The typical Novae Sinfonia Musician has a minimum of five years experience on their chosen instrument. All prospective Novae Sinfonia musicians are asked to learn the following excerpts. We strongly recommend working on this music with your private teacher. Learn to the best of your ability, but don’t worry if they aren’t “perfect.” Just go for it! 😊
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
🎵 Violin: One major and one minor 3-octave scale of choice, 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, and both Violin excerpts
🎵 Viola: One major and one minor 2-octave scale of choice, 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, and both Viola excerpts
🎵 Cello: One major and one minor 2-octave scale of choice, 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, and both Cello excerpts
🎵 Bass: 2 octave F major/D minor OR E major/C# minor scales, 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, and both Bass excerpts
🎵 Winds: One major and one minor 3-octave scale of choice in if possible within the range of the instrument (otherwise 2-octave), 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, and both excerpts (Bassoon excerpts, Clarinet excerpts, Flute excerpts, Oboe excerpts)
🎵 Brass: One major and one minor 2-octave scale of choice, 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, and both excerpts (Horn excerpts, Sax excerpts, Trombone excerpts, Trumpet excerpts, Tuba excerpts)
🎵 Percussion: Prepare 2-3 min of a solo or etude demonstrating ability on snare drum, mallets, and/or timpani, a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship
🎵 Piano: One major and one minor 3-octave scale of choice (hands together), 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, and both Piano excerpts
▶︎ All auditions are to be unaccompanied
▶︎ Audition fee must be paid in order to schedule your appointment!
▶︎ Students are strongly encouraged to engage in private lessons and participate in their school music program, where available.
DIGITAL AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU RECORD: Students are welcome to use a laptop or phone to record, or have a friend or family member record you - make sure your full instrument is visible in frame! We suggest doing a short test video before recording your full audition to make sure sound/video are working. If possible, please record your audition in one continuous take (Scales, Solo Piece, Excerpt).
SAY YOUR NAME / PIECE: State your first and last name, and the name and composer of the solo piece you are going to play.
PLAY YOUR HEART OUT 🙂: Play your scales, solo piece, and excerpt (if applicable). Don’t worry about perfection! We just want to hear you play your instrument.
UPLOAD YOUR AUDITION: Upload your audition video HERE. If you are having trouble uploading, you are also welcome to email video directly to rachel.scvyo@gmail.com.
SUBMIT ENROLLMENT FORM/AUDITION FEE: Make sure you have filled out online enrollment form and submitted audition fee.