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Instrument Selection and Audition Process
We are glad you are a part of the orchestra!No prior experience is necessary! In order to complete our school schedules, students must select an instrument. The instrument selected will determine which class period the student will be assigned.If your student already plays the violin, viola, cello, bass, or harp make sure to sign up for an audition time and check the information on what materials your student should perform for the audition. Our program works hard to ensure that all of our students are placed into the orchestra ensemble best fit for their skill level. If you have questions about our orchestra levels, please visit our level descriptions here.You should only complete Step #3 and Step #4 if you have selected orchestra as your students' Elective Choice.
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Step #1 - Meet the String Instruments
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Step #2 - Frequently Asked Questions
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Step #3 - Sign up and reserve your appointment time for an audition or instrument selection.
All students that selected orchestra will receive an email from the FSMS Orchestra Directors with links to sign up for instrument selection interviews or an audition. After your audition or selection night, the directors will work with your counselors to properly place each student in the correct instrumental course. -
Step #4 - Reserving your instrument.
Research, select, and reserve your rental with one of the companies suggested here. (These are not the only options in our area, but these vendors have the best reputations with families in our program.)We highly encourage you to rent your student's instrument. Instruments are best rented because:- the high quality of the instrument is guaranteed.
- the instrument will be correctly set up to work its best and prioritize your student's learning.
- customer service
- delivery to FSMS for your orchestra director to tune it, tape it, and get it to your student
- repairs and string replacements are covered by your rental.
- package pricing for the instrument rental and other required supplies for orchestra
- Yes, you will need all of the supplies and accessories these vendors list.
- If they are well cared for all of these supplies should last your student the next few years.
- easy instrument trade-ups for size or quality as your student grows and progresses
If you have questions about the "old family instrument in the closet," an online purchase (please do not purchase a Cecilio or Mendini instrument), or another local vendor you would like to work with, please contact the orchestra directors.
*Although these companies have "violin" in the name, they will rent violins, violas, cellos, and basses.
*If you have selected the harp, please wait for an email with specific information regarding harp rentals and lesson teachers.
