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HONORS DIVISION (Ages 12 - 18)
The Honors Division is open to students ages 12-18 with more advanced skills. These students are chosen based on auditions and teacher recommendation, with preference given to older students. Instruments included in the Honors Division are:
Session I: strings, winds, brass, piano and percussion
Session II: strings and piano.
OVERVIEW
- Honors Chamber Orchestra (Session I) or Honors Orchestra (Session II)
- Chamber Music Ensembles (Pre-formed groups are welcome to apply ) or Music Seminar classes
- Daily sectional rehearsals and opportunities to perform in a masterclass led by members of the NC Symphony and professional chamber musicians
- Camp concludes with Honors Chamber Orchestra concert or Honors Beethoven String Orchestra concert
AUDITIONS
All Honors Division applicants are required to submit a short audition video.
In our google audition form we will ask for a short video from each applicant demonstrating their current ability.
Honors Chamber Orchestra - Auditions Required
Session 1: June 16-21, 2024
Honors Chamber Orchestra Session 1: Ages 12-18 by audition only
Honors Chamber Orchestra for Strings, Woodwinds, Piano and Percussion
All Honors Chamber Orchestra applicants (age 12-18) are required to audition
**Video auditions are required. Video application deadline is March 4.
Pre-formed chamber groups are welcome to apply.
Please contact Honors@stringfieldmusiccamp.com
Students must be very advanced to audition for this select group. Advanced technical ability, musicianship, sight-reading ability and leadership will be focal points for these musicians.
The general level for string players includes:
Key signatures: all
Positions: 1st-6th
Cellists must know tenor clef.
Reading: Advanced high school orchestral repertoire or Suzuki Book Six.
Honors Audition Requirements
String audition requirements:
-a 3-octave scale slurring 4 notes per bow
-a 2 minute solo piece or excerpt of a piece
-sight-reading if requested later
Piano audition requirements:
-2 major and 2 minor scales (in octaves), played as 16th notes or triplets
-a 2 minute solo piece or excerpt of a piece
-sight-reading if requested later
Winds, Brass and Percussion:
Please contact us for video audition requirements, including orchestral excerpts from this season's repertoire and a brief solo of your choice
Honors String Orchestra - Auditions Required
Session 2 : June 23-28, 2024
Honors Orchestra for Strings and Piano
Students must be very advanced to audition for this select group. Advanced technical ability, sight-reading ability and musicianship emphasis will be the focal points for these musicians.
Pre-formed chamber groups are welcome to apply.
Strings and Piano Players, contact
Honors@stringfieldmusiccamp.com
**Video auditions are required. Video application deadline is April 10.
The general level of this group includes:
Key signatures: all
Positions: 1st – 6th
Cellists must know tenor clef.
Reading: Advanced High School orchestral repertoire or Suzuki Book Six.
Honors Schedules
Strings
Winds, Brass, and Percussion (Session I only)
Winds, Brass, and Percussion (Session I only)
Honors string players will be sent their orchestra and chamber music ahead of time. Honors students and must come to camp with their music learned. Preparation will be key to a successful camp experience. Please refer to “Schedule” page for specific camp hours.
- Track 1: Strings are placed in a Chamber Ensemble coached by a professional musician
- Track 2: Strings participate in a Music Seminar class led by professional coaches
- All Honors strings play in the Honors Chamber Orchestra (Session I) or Honors Beethoven Orchestra (Session II)
Winds, Brass, and Percussion (Session I only)
Winds, Brass, and Percussion (Session I only)
Winds, Brass, and Percussion (Session I only)
Advanced woodwind and brass players may audition for a half-day option during Session I. Percussionists may apply for half-day options only. Music will be sent ahead of time and must be well learned before camp starts. Preparation will be key to a successful camp experience. Please refer to the "Schedule" page for specific camp hours
- Half-day option Session 1: Winds and brass play in the Honors Chamber Orchestra and participate in sectional rehearsals, but will not participate in chamber ensembles
*Half-day students pay a lower fee
Piano
Winds, Brass, and Percussion (Session I only)
Piano
Advanced pianists may audition for half-day camp experience. This is a fun, unique and enriching experience open to a limited number of pianists! Music will be sent ahead of time and must be well learned before camp starts. Preparation will be key to a successful camp experience. Please refer to the schedule page for specific camp hours.
- Chamber Music half-day option: Pianists are placed in Chamber Ensembles, coached by professional musicians, culminating with the Honors Concerts on Thursday afternoon
*Half-day students pay a lower fee
- Orchestral half-day option: Pianists rehearse and perform with the Honors Orchestra, as well as receiving 2 private lessons or classes, concluding with the Friday morning Final Concert
*Half-day students pay a lower fee