Concert Orchestra
Symphonic Orchestra
The Concert orchestra is a full orchestra with winds and percussion in which students master more difficult repertoire. Advanced technical skills are emphasized, and additional music theory is incorporated into rehearsals.
Conductor
- Gerald Fowkes, Concert Orchestra Conductor
Membership Fees
- First Child: $475
- Second Child: $425
- Additional children: $375
Rehearsals
- Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from September – April. Please see the calendar for a complete listing and any exceptions.
- Regular Rehearsal Times
- 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Audition Requirements
To schedule and audition, please contact the YOPW at (703)590-7083 or email yopw@yopwva.org.
See the Other Events Calendar for audition dates, times and locations.
Scale requirements have been revised. You are responsible only for the scales listed on this page. Scale requirements listed on the excerpt pages are obsolete and should be ignored.
Violin
Scales:
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Three octaves: A Major, C Major, g melodic minor.
Selection:
Viola
Scales:
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Three octvaves: D Major, F Major, c melodic minor.
Selection:
Cello
Scales:
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Three octaves: D Major, F Major, c melodic minor.
Selection:
Bass
Scales:
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Two octaves: A Major, C Major, g melodic minor.
Selection:
Flute & Piccolo
Scales:
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Chromatic scales: slur ascending, staccato descending.
Selection:
Oboe
Scales:
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Chromatic scales: slur ascending, staccato descending.
Selection:
Clarinet
Scales:
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Chromatic scales: slur ascending, staccato descending.
Selection:
Bassoon
Scales:
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Chromatic scales: slur ascending, staccato descending.
Selection:
French Horn
Scales:
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Chromatic scales: slur ascending, staccato descending.
Selection:
Trumpet
Scales:
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Chromatic scales: slur ascending, staccato descending.
Selection:
Trombone
Scales:
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Chromatic scales: legato tongue ascending and staccato tongue descending.
Selection:
Tuba
Scales:
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Chromatic scales: slur ascending, staccato descending.
Selection:
