During quarter 4 I will be planning the Middle School String Orchestra groups for 2015-2016. There is no formal audition for the groups but students are expected to demonstrate the required standard through submission of appropriate scale and performance videos.
So that all students have enough time to prepare for and demonstrate the required levels please note the following.
Vivace Strings
Students should be able to play Level 2 ASTA Scales and Level 2 Solo Studies and achieve a grade of 3 or higher in the teacher assessment. This is Berkeley's most advanced string group. To achieve well in Vivace Strings students should be confident reading music notation and able to sight-read music.
Allegro Strings
Students should be able to play Level 1 ASTA Scales and Level 1 Solo Studies and achieve a grade of 3 or higher in the teacher assessment.
Andante Strings
Students should be able to play Foundation ASTA Scales and achieve a grade of 3 or higher in the teacher assessment.
Foundation Strings
This group is for students new to playing a string instrument.
Scale and solo study lists are available through these links.
ASTA Scales
Solo Study
So that all students have enough time to prepare for and demonstrate the required levels please note the following.
Vivace Strings
Students should be able to play Level 2 ASTA Scales and Level 2 Solo Studies and achieve a grade of 3 or higher in the teacher assessment. This is Berkeley's most advanced string group. To achieve well in Vivace Strings students should be confident reading music notation and able to sight-read music.
Allegro Strings
Students should be able to play Level 1 ASTA Scales and Level 1 Solo Studies and achieve a grade of 3 or higher in the teacher assessment.
Andante Strings
Students should be able to play Foundation ASTA Scales and achieve a grade of 3 or higher in the teacher assessment.
Foundation Strings
This group is for students new to playing a string instrument.
Scale and solo study lists are available through these links.
ASTA Scales
Solo Study