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Audition Waivers
Students who need an application fee reduction or waiver please use the application below.
YAO Application - Application Fee Reduction/Waiver
Full Name
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Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
*
Age
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Ethnicity
*
White
Asian
Hispanic/Latinx
African American
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
American Indian/Alaska Native
Multi-Ethnic
Phone #
*
Email Address
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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?
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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)
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VIDEO AUDITION
LIVE BY APPOINTMENT (Only Available for Percussion)
We are currently only accepting video auditions. You may request a live audition if you play timpani or other percussive instruments which you may not have access to.
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.
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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.
If you are human, leave this field blank.
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Dr. Shirley Linzy
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Symphony
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Resources
Music Stores
Private Teacher List
CONCERTS
Tickets
Advertise With Us
Past Concerts
Guest Artists
Unique Presentations
PROGRAMS
Orchestra
Application
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Audition Excerpts
Our Orchestras
Instrument Bank
Summer Orchestra Camp
Registration
Faculty
Summer String Quartet Fellowship
Program Overview
String Quartet Fellowship Application
YAO Honors
About The Honors
Nomination Form
Past Awardees
Competitions
Carol Jackson Concerto Competition
Susan Barton Music Competition
Violin Kids Program
Violin Kids Overview
Registration Form
Virtual Initiative
MEDIA
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Videos
Recordings
STORE
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Donate to YAO
Advertise With Us
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