Auditions
Auditions/Placement
- All incoming 9th grade students are placed into the Philharmonic, Camerata, or Chamber Orchestras. Members of ALL the Cavalier Orchestras re-audition for placement each year.
- Considerations for placement include musical ability, self-motivation to practice, attitude, behavior, and campus discipline/academic history.
- Audition material will be provided after Spring Break.
If students have difficulty meeting performance and classroom expectations, they will be considered for reassignment to another elective.
- All audition placements are final.
Symphony Orchestra (Varsity String and Full Orchestra UIL) Enrollment Grades: 10-12
- Attend and participate all after school sectionals, events and performances as required.
- Follow all requirements as listed in the Varsity Orchestra Contract.
- Audition for All-Region Orchestra and/or CISD High School Honor Orchestra.
UIL Solo & Ensemble and chamber music recital
- Participate in Region clinics as scheduled.
- Holiday gigs/weddings
Chamber Orchestra (Non-Varsity String UIL) Enrollment Grades: 9-12
- Attend and participate all after school sectionals, events and performances as required.
- Prepare/Audition for All-Region Orchestra and/or CISD High School Honor Orchestra.
- UIL Solo & Ensemble contest and chamber music recital.
Camerata Orchestra (Sub Non-Varsity A String UIL) Enrollment Grades: 9-12
- Attend and participate all after school sectionals and performances as required.
- Prepare for All-Region Orchestra and/or CISD High School Honor Orchestra
- Encouraged to participate in the UIL Solo & Ensemble contest.
Philharmonic Orchestra (Sub Non-Varsity B String UIL) Enrollment Grades: 9-12
- Attend and participate in all after school sectionals and performances as required.
- Encouraged to prepare for All-Region Orchestra and/or CISD High School Honor Orchestra
- Encouraged to participate in the UIL Solo & Ensemble contest.
Sinfonietta Orchestra (Sub Non-Varsity C String UIL) Enrollment Grades: 9-10
- Attend and Participate all required events and performances as required.
- Encouraged to prepare for All-Region Orchestra and/or CISD High School Honor Orchestra
- Encouraged to participate in the UIL Solo & Ensemble contest.
