Registration & Auditions

Step-by-Step Guide to Joining OAYO

2021-2022 Season

Step 1 - Consider the Ensemble 

OAYO offers a range of ensembles and chamber music programs. This chart includes ensemble descriptions. Please use the chart to guide your ensemble selection  or visit our Ensembles page, 

Step 2 - Read the Audition Brochure

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Click here to learn about ensemble auditions and requirements. 

Percussionists: please scroll down to the red highlighted portion under "Step 4" for your audition requirements

Note: Auditions are required for placement into Youth Concert Strings, Youth Philharmonic and Youth Symphony.  

Step 3 - Register for an Audition

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To register for your audition, please click here. 

Registrations and audition fee payments are only accepted online. Contact if you need assistance.

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Do I have to submit my recording when I click the link above? 

No. You must register in order to receive a link to submit your recording.

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Is there a fee to register for an audition? 

If you register by April 2nd, the fee is $30.

If you register between April 3 and April 16, the fee is $45.  

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When is the latest I can register for an audition? 

The deadline to register for an audition is 11:59 P.M. on April 16th, 2021.

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How do I submit my audition recording? 

ALL AUDITIONS FOR 2021-2022 WILL BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

You must be registered in order to receive submission information. We will send you an email with instructions once you register.

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What is the deadline to submit my audition recording? 

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All audition recordings are due by April 30, 2021 at 11:59PM. 

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When will I know my audition results? 

If accepted, you will be notified of your ensemble placement by June 1st, 2021 for all orchestras. 

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For any questions regarding registration, please contact our Programs Manager at programs@oayo.org.

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Step 4 - Review & Prepare

Click to review the audition requirements.(percussionists, see below in red)

Read the preparation document found here.

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For 2021-2022, most parts of the preparation document are still relevant, especially the tips from the music director. Remember, no ensembles will require excerpts or sight-reading for 2021-2022

To review the auditions rubric, click here. 

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For 2021-2022, the solo and scale parts of the rubric are accurate. Please disregard the sight-reading and excerpt portions. 

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Percussionists:

1.prepare two short solo pieces (1-2) min each on two different percussion instruments of your choice

2. prepare one major and one minor scale on a mallet instrument of your choice. 

3. play an A on the instrument and then sing the same pitch. The singing doesn’t have to sound nice, it just should be the same pitch. 

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If you don’t have access to instruments because of COVID-19 restrictions: 

1. a demonstration of all rudiments you know on a drum pad

2. find an A from a metronome or an app and sing it (the singing doesn’t have to sound nice, it just should be the same pitch)
 

For 2021-2022: musicians do not need to prepare an excerpt for any ensemble.

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If you have any questions, please contact us. 

The artistic staff is happy to answer any questions and offer suggestions.