Orchestra

Savannah Arts Academy
Orchestra 2026 Audition Requirements

Audition Overview
The Orchestra audition consists of Three Parts. Part 1 is your performance of scales, an etude, and a solo piece. Part 2 is sight reading. Part 3 includes written guidelines and reminders. Please dress appropriately for your audition. Material can be found at the GMEA website: www.gmea.org. Candidates must bring their own instrument and music.

Part 1: Performance
Candidates will perform the following:
● Two different 2- or 3-Octave Scales + Arpeggios of the student’s choice.
● One etude for their instrument such as the GMEA 2025-2026 Middle School All-State Etude for their instrument.
● Solo piece of student’s choice (2-3 minutes) graded on difficulty and musicianship (does not need to be memorized).

Part 2: Sight Reading
Students will be given a sight-reading exercise to perform during the audition.

Part 3: Written
● Candidates must bring their own instrument and music.
● All students will be adjudicated based on the materials indicated above.
● Scales and etudes can be found at www.gmea.org under Orchestra → All-State Audition Information.

Extra Pointers
● Carefully read each part of the audition process above, as the completion of each part will affect your score.
● Dress appropriately for a performance audition.
● Check www.gmea.org for the latest audition requirements and etude details

 

Overview:

Orchestra Audition Content Areas	Points Availalbe
GMEA Middle School All-State Scale & Arpeggio 1	15
GMEA Middle School All-State Scale & Arpeggio 2	15
GMEA All-State Etude	30
Solo Piece of Candidate's Choice	30
Sight Reading Exercise	10
TOTAL Points Available	100

 

 

Orchestra Audition Requirements and Rubric PDF Link