Audition Guidelines

STRING QUARTET ACADEMY

All applicants must submit an audition video through our online application process. Please choose two solo pieces that you feel best represent your playing. We suggest works of comparable difficulty from the following list. NOTE: Choosing more difficult repertoire will not necessarily increase your odds of acceptance. Consult your teacher to make the best repertoire choices for you. You can listen to a recording of last year's camp recital for reference.

• VIOLIN: Concertos by Bruch, Lalo, Mendelsshon, Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin by Bach, Beethoven Sonatas for Violin and Piano
  
• VIOLA: Stamitz Concerto, Bach Suites for Solo Cello (arranged for Viola)
  
• CELLO: Concertos by Saint Saëns, Boccherini, Lalo, Bach Suites for Solo Cello, Popper Etudes

Works composed for your instrument and piano may be performed without accompaniment. No editing within selections and no audio enhancements. Audition repertoire should be a minimum of 10 minutes of total playing time, and only complete movements (or shorter works) should be submitted. 

Pre-formed Quartet Audition Requirements:
Groups that would like to be considered for the Britt Quartet Academy as pre-formed quartets should submit a live, unedited performance DVD. Additionally, each member of the pre-formed ensembles must audition individually. (See requirements above) 

RECORDING TIPS:

• Announce your name and instrument at the beginning of the audition.
  
• Do not alter the recording or add reverb.
• Consult with your private teacher before choosing material.
• Carefully check your recording levels. Be sure they are neither too high nor too low.
• DO NOT include a spoken introduction to any of the selections.
• Place the microphone carefully (if too far away the sound tends to be "boomy").
• Before you upload the video, watch it; make sure all pieces have been recorded successfully.
  

Auditions need not be professionally recorded.