Spring 2025, Notes and Tempo Markings:
Vivaldi’s Spring: q = 152, lighter bow strokes; challenging passages include m.26 for violins and violas, m.38 for cellos
Ludwig’s Tango: q = 116
Dragon Dances: h = 100; counting repeated figures, use 4th finger As and Es when possible, dynamic contrast
Seating Auditions for Spring Quarter:
- auditions are optional
- in-person only during rehearsal on Monday, 4/28
- audition excerpts are shared during sectionals on Monday, 4/21
- Seating auditions are intended to select Principal and Assistant Principal players. These musicians are the leaders in our orchestra and must demonstrate the highest level of individual musical skill, ensemble playing, and model excellent behavior during rehearsals and performances.
- Seat assignments following seating auditions is not a ranking! Auditions are also used to carefully determine the best proximity for each individual (i.e. if a student demonstrates strong ensemble skills, they may be particularly helpful when placed towards the last row in order to “reinforce” the section).
Violin 1
Spring, m.26 – m.38, q = 152
Spring Solo, m.67 – m.78, q = 152
Ludwig’s Tango, m.34 – m.49, q = 116
Violin 2
Spring, m.26 – 38, q = 152
Ludwig’s Tango, m.34 – m.49, q = 116
Cello
Spring, m.34 – m.45, q = 152
Tango, m.11 – m.21, q = 116
Link to Cadet Orchestra Handbook
