Concert Orchestra is Southeastern Minnesotaβs premier student instrumental ensemble for advanced student musicians who play a string, woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. Participants will be challenged to perform original classical and contemporary works for full orchestra, with a focus on ensemble playing skills and musical style. Learn more.
Concert Orchestra meets Saturday mornings from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Century High School in Rochester.
Please remember:
Please record one solo between 1-2 minutes that best demonstrates your abilities. Solos need not be memorized.
Choose your selection with guidance from your private teacher or orchestra/band director. If you need a suggestion on which solo to prepare, please contact us at info@semyo.org!
Excerpt #2: Overture to La forza del destino
By Verdi. View: Recording | Full Part
Be sure to observe the "Grandioso, ritenuto" and "accel." tempo indications.
π π ₯ = 166
Scale #1: Chromatic scale
π π ₯ = 120
Scale #2: A Major
π π ₯ = 160