A solo of the auditioner’s choice, preferably a movement from a concerto, sonata, or recital piece.

The following orchestral excerpts are used for the cello audition

Mendelssohn: Scherzo from Midsummer Night’s Dream: From 3 measures before B to letter D  (PDF)

Mendelssohn: Scherzo from Midsummer Night’s Dream: From pick-up to measure after N to letter O (PDF)

Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Mvmt 1, Vivace: Measure 277 to measure 299 (PDF)

Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Mvmt 2, Allegretto: Measure 27 to measure 50 (PDF)

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Mvmt, 1: Measure 216 (letter M) to measure 236 (PDF)

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Mvmt. 3: Pick-up to letter A to 5 measures before B (PDF)

Candidates are welcome to use their own copies of excerpts or may obtain copies of excerpts by contacting: personnel@chamberorchestraofthesprings.org

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