May 9, 2015 · You can definitely play at a university level orchestra as long as you keep practicing. Your situation has happened to me many times.

Apr 9, 2016 · I would say it depends on what kind of an orchestra you are planning to join. If you are planning to join a high-school/college orchestra, ...

Feb 18, 2022 · It will be difficult to get accepted by a college music program with that level of experience on violin. However, there are other ways to ...

Jun 2, 2019 · For most people, NO. Even students usually require 3–4 years playing in student level ensembles before they are ready to play in a string ...

Apr 19, 2024 · How many years of playing violin will be reasonable to get into California's all state orchestra? Is there a good way to gauge skill to see if ...

Feb 6, 2021 · It is important that your daughter have many and varied musical experiences. This includes outside orchestras, private lessons, summer camps ...

Nov 21, 2014 · It is possible, but it all depends on you. You just need to practice as if your life depended on it. Practice every minute that you can. Then ...

Dec 16, 2023 · As a general rule, it takes years. Violinists who play professionally in orchestras usually started violin lessons as young children, ...