CSUB High School Honor Orchestra

CSUB Music is proud to present the inaugural CSUB High School Honor Orchestra! The three-day event will provide outstanding local high school string players with an inspiring learning experience through rehearsals, sectionals, and a culminating performance.

Any high school string student:

  • in good standing with their high school music program
  • recommended by their orchestra director

Auditions (more on that in a bit) are only for chair placement - if your director recommends you, you’re in!
Since the Honor Orchestra is also intended to serve a diverse range of students, the music selected will be on the difficulty of a “grade 3” (on a scale of grade 1 to 5). Violin and viola players should expect some shifting up to 3rd position, cellos to 4th, and basses to 5th. Key signatures may include 3 sharps and 2 flats, major and minor.
Auditions are for chair placement only. Audition music and information will be provided once you register.

The Honor Orchestra will cost a minimum of $25 to cover the cost of a commemorative t-shirt (which will also serve as the concert attire).

A $12 boxed Subway’s lunch is an option for Saturday.

 

The Honor Orchestra takes place over three days:

Thursday, September 28
5:30pm-7:15pm 1st Rehearsal, Doré Theatre, CSUB
7:30pm-8:00pm BC+CSUB Orchestra Free Performance

Friday, September 29
5:30pm-7:30pm 2nd Rehearsal, CSUB Music Building Room 128

Saturday, September 30
10:30am-12:15pm 3rd Rehearsal/Sectionals
12:15pm-1:15pm lunch
1:15pm-3:00pm final rehearsal
4:00pm concert
You should register for the Honor Orchestra by September 19.
Please feel free to contact Dr. Sakomoto and he’ll be happy to provide more information.
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