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Calling all high school string players! On Sunday, August 30, 2026 (1-4pm), the UVA String Faculty will host a Senior Regional Orchestra Audition Prep Day at Old Cabell Hall. This free event will feature sectionals for each instrument covering the scales and excerpts required while also giving tips on how to audition more successfully. The day will culminate in a blind mock audition. Each participant will be provided with feedback to help prepare and practice.  

Registration link.

 For any questions, contact Ayn Balija at atb3y@virginia.edu

This is an Arts Enhancement Event supported by the Office of the Provost & the Vice Provost for the Arts.

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Old Cabell Hall is located at the south end of the University of Virginia's Historic Lawn, directly opposite the Rotunda. For parking information, please visit the Department of Music's Directions and Parking page.

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Arts Enhancement

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Accessibility & accommodations

The Music Department would like to make this an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. Should anyone require disability-related accommodations to attend this event, please send requests at least seven calendar days in advance to the Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer (CAO) & University ADA Coordinator by telephone at (434) 924-3295 or by email to ADACoordinator@virginia.edu.

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