what would be a good piece to play an excerpt from for and audition into a youth orchestra? (for viola)
im dont really know how to classify how advanced i am...im in high school , but cant do like amazingly fast things and such
idk how many viola ppl are out there, but ya....
thanks guys :o)
2007-05-14 13:52:02 · 6 answers · asked by anniekat 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
ok i will try to be more clear
i would like to know what a good piece to play for an audition would be
i play viola
we only have to play an excerpt
do you have any ideas?
2007-05-14 14:04:18 · update #1
Are you comfortable shifting? I think the Eccles Sonata in g minor (transcribed by Milton Katims) is a beautiful piece. It has two slow movements and two fast movements and you could pick your favorite!
If you aren't comfortable with shifting, check out some of the Suzuki Viola books 3 & 4 -- almost any of the pieces in there would be a nice solo.
That said, I would strongly encourage you to recycle a piece you've played in the past. Auditions are difficult enough withouth having to learn an extra new piece. Sticking with an "old friend" will make the audition process that much easier (and you can spend your practice time POLISHING instead of learning notes!)
GOOD LUCK
2007-05-15 12:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a violist and I've played a few auditions in my day
You can't go wrong with one of the Bach cello suite movements. One of my favorites is the Allemande from the 3rd suite because it shows a variety of techniques - it's quick but not ridiculous, and it sounds wonderful when played well. I would concentrate on getting good "viola tone" and don't take it too fast.
You could also play the 1st movement of the Casadesus ("Handel") concerto. It's not outrageously difficult but it does show that you can master some challenging passages.
The Stamitz concerto is kind of a standard for high school playing, but I consider it a tad over-done. If you do play it, you'll want to really play it well because the judges have probably heard it played poorly quite a few times.
If you want to really go for a technical piece, choose one of the Paganini caprices. #24 is good because it's a theme and variations, so it shows off a number of different techniques. The video on YouTube of Primrose playing this is just insane.
But I would personally stick to the Bach.
2007-05-15 03:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by Karl W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really, there isn't enough literature to choose from, and it's sad. Here are some that I have heard or played. The Schubert Arpeggione Sonata is really fun to play, and it sounds great. The Stamitz Viola concerto is also really good, and of course the Bach Cello Suites for Viola. Look up William Primrose: he was a great violist who transcribed a lot of pieces for viola. You should definitely be able to find some viola pieces if you do a search on Char Music for William Primrose.
Violas Rule!!
2007-05-14 20:24:18 · answer #3 · answered by musikgeek 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oooo. I'm an oboe major and it's the same process going into college. You have to remember that a judge is someones opinion of you. It doesn't make you any better or worse than you were yesterday. Just do as they say and act confident. They told me I'd hve to know like 10 scales, but I auditioned in 3 places and only 1 made me do a scale. (I passed all of them by the way). So yeah. Just be you
2016-05-18 02:34:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steitz violin student concertos have been transcribed for viola and theres is always the Telemann concerto or you could just pull something out one of the Suzuki books for viola those are really fun and they are real music
2007-05-18 02:58:32 · answer #5 · answered by toutvas bien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea what your talking about =P
2007-05-14 13:55:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋