Erika Venable, string specialist, violinist
Erika is a top tier violinist in South Florida, serving as a violinist with the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra, Miami City Ballet Orchestra and Boca Sinfonia. A graduate of the world-famous Juilliard Conservatory, where she studied with Joseph Fuchs, Erika came to South Florida at the invitation of Michael Tilson Thomas, to perform with the New World Symphony. Ms. Venable has performed as a chamber musician in Carnegie-Weill Hall, attended festivals in Spoleto, National Orchestral Institute, Meadowmount, Rocky Ridge and Rutgers. Ms. Venable is one of the leading violin teachers in South Florida and teaches violin and conducts the top chamber orchestra at North Broward Prep and coaches Youth All Star Violins.
Auditions for the Youth All Star will take place on June 8th, 2019, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at 1420 Indian Trace in Weston, FL. Please hit the contact tab above to schedule an audition. Current members do not need to audition again, but there will be a seating audition in the fall for all members. Times are limited, and selection will be first come first served. (MORNING TIMES ARE NOW FILLED)
Our typical season runs from the second week of September to the first week of May. We hope to offer 11 rehearsals in the Fall Semester and 13 in the Spring Semester. Good luck!
Audition Requirements:
Youth All Star Strings-Advanced; a three-octave scale on ‘G’ or ‘C’ concert, and a scale of your choice. One prepared piece, or two short excerpts of pieces, which best demonstrate your ability. There may be some sight-reading.
Silver Strings-Intermediate; a two-octave ‘D’ Major (concert) scale, another scale of your choice and a short piece which best demonstrate your ability on the instrument.
Chamber Strings; a one octave ‘D’ Major (concert) scale, another scale of your choice and a short piece which best demonstrate your ability on the instrument.
Youth All Star Cellos, Intermediate-Advanced; a two-octave ‘D’ Major (concert) scale, another scale of your choice and a short piece which best demonstrate your ability on the instrument.
Youth All Star Brass-Advanced; a two-octave scale on ‘F’ Major (concert pitch), and a scale of your choice. One prepared piece, or two short excerpts of pieces, which demonstrate your ability. There may be some sight-reading. (Non Concert Pitch: Trumpets play ‘G’ Major, French Horns play ‘C ‘Major).
Silver Brass-Intermediate; a one-octave ‘Eb’ Major (concert pitch) scale, and a short piece, which best demonstrates your ability on the instrument. (Non Concert Pitch: Trumpets play ‘F’ Major, French Horns play ‘Bb’ Major).
Chamber Brass-Beginner;a one-octave ‘Bb’ Major (concert pitch) scale, and a short piece, which best demonstrates your ability on the instrument. (Non Concert Pitch: Trumpets play ‘C’ Major, French Horns play ‘F’ Major).
Youth All Star Winds-Advanced; a two-octave ‘D’ Major (concert) scale, and a short piece, which best demonstrates your ability on the instrument. (Non Concert Pitch: Clarinets play ‘G’ Major, French Horns play ‘A ‘Major).
Youth All Star Saxophones-Intermediate Advanced;a ‘D’ Major Scale and a two octave scale of your choice. One prepared piece, or two short excerpts of pieces, which best demonstrate your ability. There may be some sight-reading.
Advanced:
String Quartets, Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 pm
Brass Ensemble, Mondays 7:15-8:15 pm
Woodwind Ensemble, Mondays 7:15-8:15 pm
Intermediate-Advanced
Cello Ensemble, Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm
Saxophone Quartet, Mondays 8:15-9:15 pm
Intermediate:
Silver String Quartet, Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm
Silver Brass, Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 pm
Flute Ensemble, Mondays 8:15-9:15 pm
Beginner:
Chamber Strings, Mondays, 6:00-7:00 pm
Chamber Brass, Mondays 6:00-7:00 pm
Tuition for the season for those making a deposit by July 1st will be offered at a discounted rate of $300.00 for the season, with each additional sibling $250.00. There will be a charge for additional ensembles, if more than one is selected.
Subject to change.
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