» Join the GTSO Many students interested in auditioning have inquired about the orchestra's retention rate. We do have many returning members who are in the orchestra every semester, but due to co-op rotations, students graduating, and academic schedule conflicts, there are always openings every semester. We encourage retention as much as we encourage new members to join; our mix of old and new is what makes the ensemble stronger with each passing semester. To give you an idea of what to prepare, here are past audition requirements: Orchestra Auditions (brass, woodwind, percussion, strings, harp, and piano) All students audition for admission. Students are asked to perform two significant concerto or etude excerpts (either portions of a single work or two separate works). One should demonstrate technique; the other, phrasing/musicality. Play three chromatically adjacent scales (such as C major, C# major and D major), two octaves with arpeggios for woodwinds and brass, three octaves for strings (if possible for the individual). No sight-reading required. Auditions are usually the first three days of classes from 9 AM until 5 PM, and can be arranged by writing to Ron Mendola, providing the following information:   - Instrument (i.e. harp, piano, trumpet etc.)   - Email address   - Time range available on first three days of class   - Home/Work phone # or cell phone #