Strings

Scholarships

ALL violin students participating in NSU ensembles will receive scholarships. Please contact the Violin Professor for further information.

Viola Studio

The NSU Viola Studio provides personalized instruction and performance opportunities to help students grow as performers, artists, and educators.

Interested in studying viola at NSU? Contact Sofiko Tchetchelashvili at sofiko@nsula.edu or 318-357-5796.

Audition Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

• 2 pieces of free choice repertoire showing a variety of styles.
• Some 3 octave scales of your choice

Please contact the Viola Professor ASAP to discuss suitable repertoire to ensure you are the most comfortable and confident!

Graduate Programs

• 2 pieces of free choice repertoire showing a variety of styles.

Please contact the Viola Professor ASAP to discuss suitable repertoire to ensure you are the most comfortable and confident!

Scholarships

ALL viola students participating in NSU Symphony Orchestra are eligible for scholarships on the basis that they are enrolled on a full-time basis and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Please contact the Viola Professor for further information.

Cello Studio

The NSU Cello Studio offers personalized instruction and performance opportunities to help students grow as musicians and educators.

Interested in studying cello at NSU? Contact Paul Christopher at christopherp@nsula.edu or 318-357-3802.

Ensembles

Northwestern – Natchitoches Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Music

Audition Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

• 2 pieces of free choice repertoire showing a variety of styles. This can include pieces or studies.
• Some 2 octave major and minor scales

Please contact the Cello Professor ASAP to discuss suitable repertoire to ensure you are the most comfortable and confident!

Graduate Programs

• 2 pieces of free choice repertoire showing a variety of styles.
• Major and minor scales and arpeggios

Please contact the Cello Professor ASAP to discuss suitable repertoire to ensure you are the most comfortable and confident!

Scholarships

ALL cello students participating in large NSU ensembles (marching bands, concert bands and orchestras) are eligible for scholarships on the basis that they are enrolled on a full-time basis and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Please contact the Cello Professor for further information.