Auditions - The Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas

Available Spots for January 2021 Entrance (Video Auditions):
OPEN UNTIL ALL SPOTS ARE FILLED

Academy Violins: 4 Spots
Academy Viola: 1 Spot
Academy Double Bass: 3 Spots
Symphony Violin: 2 Spots
Symphony Viola: 1 Spot
Symphony Trumpet: 1 Spot

*Please make sure you’ve read the Overview & FAQ Page and downloaded the audition music from the Excerpts Page before starting your application form below.

AUDITION APPLICATION

YAO Application

Student Name *

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) *

Age *

Ethnicity *

Phone # *

Email Address *

Instrument *

Years of Study *

Which group are you auditioning for?

Please pick the 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. Percussionists will take part in the Symphony & Percussion Ensemble.

Parent/Guardian Name #1

Required if student is 17 years old or under

Parent/Guardian Phone

Required if student is 17 years old or under

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Name #2

Required if student is 17 years old or under

Parents/Guardians Phone

Required if student is 17 years old or under

Parent/Guardian Email

Physical Address *

Current School *

Do you qualify for free or reduced lunch programs in school? *

Current Private Teacher (leave blank if not applicable)

Whether or not a student has a private teacher will not affect his or her audition.

Private Teacher Email

(leave blank if not applicable)

Preferred Audition Dates (Please check all that apply) *

LIVE BY APPOINTMENT

VIDEO AUDITION

*Due to COVID-19 we are only accepting video auditions

Video Audition Link *

Students must play an excerpt of a solo of their choice (between 1-2 minutes) and the required excerpts for their instrument. Students should stand 5-6 feet away from the camera. Cell phone video recordings are acceptable. Video auditions must contain an introduction with student name and why they want to join the YAO. YouTube links are preferred

How did you hear about YAO? *

Please list any names if applicable.

List Musical Experience- Awards, Competitions, Recitals, Performances, Programs, etc.

This section is optional, but would provide additional insight into student experience and musical involvement.

Application Fee - Credit Card - $40 *

First Name on Credit Card

Last Name on Credit Card

Billing Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas is the only tuition-free and premier youth orchestra program in the State of Nevada. Young musicians ages 8-22 can audition for and join the Academy Orchestra (string orchestra for students up to age 18), the YAO Symphony (advanced students up to age 22), and the newly created Percussion Ensemble (students up to age 22). Musicians accepted into the program will be on full-scholarship, perform regularly in our diverse concert season, take part in masterclasses, work alongside nationally & internationally recognized artists, participate in unique cultural musical projects, and have access to high quality instruments from our instrument bank. LVYO auditions. LVYO application. Las Vegas Youth Orchestras. Las Vegas Youth Orchestra audition. Las Vegas Youth Orchestras audition. Form. Apply. Join. Youth. Henderson. Nevada. North Las Vegas. Competition. Music. Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, French Horn, Trombone, bass Trombone, Tuba, Trumpet, Harp, percussion. Students. Band. Camp.

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