The information about the auditions/placement hearings for 2021-2022 school year will become available sometime in late October. Stay tuned!
String Ensemble (MU-420-1) - Hearing Placement
String Orchestra (MU-520-1): 10th gr. thru 12th gr.
​No audition is required to participate in this ensemble. However, students who are interested in enrolling in this course are required to sign up for Placement Hearing.

Placement Hearing Repertoire:
  • A couple of scales  (1 to 2 octaves) of your choice
  • Two excerpts from your school music or a solo piece
  • Sight-reading (will be provided)
String Orchestra GT (MU-820-1) - Audition
Audition is required to participate in this orchestra. Students in this group can apply for the GT credit and must fulfill their extra-curricular requirements.

Audition Repertoire:
  • Scales: Same as Scale Requirements for Maryland Sr. All-State Auditions (Click HERE)
  • Solo piece: Grade V or VI from the MMEA Solo List
  • Sight-reading (will be provided)

Signing up is easy!

​1. Read the overview of the orchestra program and audition process:
​2. For more information about the String Orchestra GT course curriculum requirements:
3. Sign up for auditions and placement hearings: ​
The sign-up window will open sometime in late October. Thanks for your patience!