Congratulations on your first step to joining the Young Artists Orchestra family! We are excited to hear you at the upcoming auditions.
Please find your excerpts listed below. Students who wish to apply for the Academy Orchestra must be between the ages of 8-18. Students who wish to apply for the Symphony Orchestra must be under the age of 22. You may audition for one group and be offered a spot within another based on your audition performance. Auditions will also be open until all spots are filled. Please read all requirements carefully. If you have any questions, then please send us an email at YAOrchestra@gmail.com
Academy candidates must prepare an excerpt from a solo piece of their choice (no more than 2 minutes), and the required scales and orchestral excerpts listed below. The selection should represent the overall technical and musical ability of the candidate. Accompanists are not required for the audition. Students are expected to do research and select appropriate bowing, style and articulation. We highly recommend using YouTube as a guide.
YAO Symphony candidates must prepare an excerpt from a solo of your choice (under 2 min). The selection should represent the overall technical and musical ability of the candidate. Accompanists are not required for the audition. In addition, please prepare the scales and excerpts listed below for your instrument. Students are expected to do research and select appropriate bowing, style and articulation. Percussion/Timpani students: please see the Percussion Ensemble information listed below.
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Harp
Percussion (Please see below)
YAO Percussion candidates must prepare any 2 of the 4 excerpts listed in the percussion excerpt packet. Candidates may audition live at our rehearsal space or audition via video. Students accepted will perform in percussion section of the YAO Symphony.