Students who need an application fee reduction or waiver please use the application below. YAO Application - Application Fee Reduction/Waiver Full Name * Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) * Age * Ethnicity * White Asian Hispanic/Latinx African American Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaska Native Multi-Ethnic Phone # * Email Address * Instrument * Years of Study * Parents/Guardians Name (if under 18) Parents/Guardians Phone # (if under 18) Parents/Guardians Email (if under 18) Physical Address * Current School * Current Private Teacher (if none, then please list N/A) Whether or not a student has a private teacher will not affect his or her audition. How did you hear about YAO? * Which group are you auditioning for? Academy Symphony Percussion Ensemble Please pick with group you wish to audition for. If you audition for the Symphony and are not yet musically ready to join, then you may be offered a spot in the Academy Orchestra. Preferred Audition Dates (Please check all that apply) * LIVE BY APPOINTMENT VIDEO AUDITION Please list your preferred audition dates and times. Applicants may choose to audition via video. You will receive instructions for live and video auditions. Video Audition Link (YouTube Preferred) Students must state their name, age, grade, and how long they've played their instrument. In addition, students must play a piece of their choice that best demonstrates their ability and the required excerpts for their instrument. The solo piece should be up to 2 minutes. Please record at least 5 feet away from your camera/phone. Cellular phone recordings are acceptable. List Musical Experience- Awards, Competitions, Recitals, Performances, Programs, etc. * Do you qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch Program at your school? * Yes No Do you participate in Free/Reduced Lunch Program at your school? * Yes No Hardship Explanation (Fee Reduction/Waiver) * Please explain current financial hardship and if you are requesting a fee reduction or full waiver. Please note if you are asking for a full waiver, the YAO may ask for additional documentation.
