CCM Strings Orchestras (CES and CJS) Audition Sign-Up 2026-27

CCM Strings Orchestras (CES and CJS) Audition Sign-Up

2026-2027 Academic Year
Audition Dates: August 29 and 30, 2026

Audition Location: UC Blue Ash (specific information will be sent before audition day)

Students will sign up for one 5-minute slot on either date, time-frames below:
- Saturday, August 29: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, August 30: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CCM Strings Orchestras (Elementary and Junior) 2026-2027 Audition Requirements
- CCM Elementary Strings is intended for students in Grades 3-5
- CCM Junior Strings is intended for students in Grades 6-8
Audition Requirements vary depending on which group for which the student is auditioning.

ELEMENTARY Audition Requirements:
1. Scales: one octave scale of student's choice
2. Solo: Prepare a solo that demonstrates your abilities. Students in CES must be able to read rhythms and basic key signatures
3. Sightreading: students will be given a short sightreading selection that will include rhythms, key signatures, bowings and fingerings representative of our repertoire. To prepare for this, practice sightreading on your own
JUNIOR Audition Requirements:
1. Scales: 2 or 3 octave Major Scales; up to 3 flats/sharps
2. Solo: Prepare a solo that demonstrates your abilities. Students in CJS must be able to shift to multiple positions, read rhythms and key signatures, play with a variety of bowings in multiple styles, demonstrate an advanced tone and do vibrato
3. Sightreading: students will be given a short sightreading selection that will include rhythms, key signatures, bowings and fingerings representative of our repertoire. To prepare for this, practice sightreading on your own.
If you have trouble with this sign-up form, feel free to email ccmprep@uc.edu for assistance.

Student Information/ Demographics
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Audition Related Information
Is the student auditioning for Elementary or Junior Strings?
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Sign-Up Page for CCM Strings Orchestra Auditions
Below you will select your time for your audition. There are 5-minute time slots available for the time range below. Grayed out time slots are no longer available.
- Aug. 29: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Aug. 30: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
After selecting an audition date/time, please click Next to proceed to the final page and submit this form to confirm your selection. After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation email that includes the audition date/time, so please make sure to save that email.
Audition Times - Please choose one slot

CCM Prep Comprehensive Waiver
Please review the statement (PDF) below. Then, scroll down to click the box to accept the statement and then sign and date the form. Clicking Submit at the bottom will complete this form and the student will then be in consideration for participation in CCM Prep Programs, based on their auditions.
CCM Prep Comprehensive Waiver 2026-27 Academic Year
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CCM Strings Orchestras (CES and CJS) Audition Sign-Up

Student Information/ Demographics

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Audition Related Information

Sign-Up Page for CCM Strings Orchestra Auditions

CCM Prep Comprehensive Waiver