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"Daniel Levitov, Conductor. Open to intermediate and advanced strings musicians in middle through high school. The Preparatory Young Artists Orchestra will explore the major concert repertoire for string orchestra in a setting that stresses developing technical precision, leadership ,critical orchestral skills, and musical artistry. The YAO is an ensmble dedicated to nurturing and developing young musicians, providing an ideal environment for musical growth. The Orchestra will present two to three performances each year, and will regularly collaborate with outstanding student soloists and guest artists. It is open to all string players. Woodwind and brass players are invited to audition, and will be admitted based on repertoire needs. New & continuing students must audition for acceptance and placement in the orchestra. Auditions are open to all interested students but priority will be given to those who study privately at the Preparatory. Students who do not study privately at the Peabody Preparatory are not eligible to participate in Preparatory recitals or competitions, including the Junior Concerto Competition. Audition Requirements Sight-reading; performance of 1 piece (memorization not required); knowledge of scales (string bowings: slur 8; spiccato, 2 bows per note). Violin: 3 octaves: A major and Bb major, G melodic minor; Viola: 2 octaves: C and G Major, C melodic minor (optional, C Major 3 octaves); Cello: 3 octaves: C and D Major, C melodic minor; Bass: 2 octaves: one major and one melodic minor scale of choice; Woodwind and Brass: Chromatic scale and major scale of choice (quarter notes and eighth notes at quarter=80) Students auditioning for both orchestra and chamber music should prepare the audition repertoire as indicated above and should also prepare a contrasting solo work as indicated in the chamber music audition requirements. Recommended Minimum Repertoire Levels Violin: Suzuki Book 6 or Handel Sonatas; Viola: Suzuki Book 4