Requirements for Orchestra Tryouts
Please follow the guidelines below for submitting your playing sample video.
- Fill out the online Orchestra Tryouts Application Form.
- Upload a high-quality video via YouTube or Google link.
- Send the link to contract@rokstra.com with “ROKSTRA Video Link” in the subject. If this link requires a password, please be sure to include that information in the e-mail. If we cannot open it, your tryout video will not be considered.
Video requirements:
- Musician’s full body must be visible in the audition.
- Audition selections should be performed in the correct sequence (see below).
- Clearly state your name and instrument at beginning of video.
- Introduce each selection.
Playing Sample for Camp (required prior to 1st day of camp)
Prepare 2 minutes of a solo piece.
Audition Requirements for Rock and Roll Youth Orchestra
- Choose two contrasting 3 octave scales of your choice to play. (i.e. if you selected a sharp scale for your first scale, then the 2nd scale should be a flat scale)
- Play a 3 octave major or minor pentatonic scale.
- Prepare 2 minutes of a solo piece.
- Play two selected excerpts (see below)
- (OPTIONAL) If you would like to participate in solo improvisations, please include the following:
Improvise on Bb blues in the medium swing style (print Bb Blues pdf below). Optionally, backing tracks can be found all over the internet. Play two times through the form.
