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Youth Symphony (YS)

All musicians will need to prepare scales, and a solo of your choice,

• Choose ONE (1) major scale AND ONE (1) minor scale that shows your current ability level on the range of your instrument.

• 2 minute solo of your choice that shows your current ability level.

• Wind and brass players may be asked to prepare a short excerpt following their initial audition. You will be contacted directly if this applies to you. 

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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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Youth Philharmonic (YP)

All musicians will need to prepare scales and a solo of your choice.

• Choose ONE (1) major scale AND ONE (1) minor scale that shows your current ability level on the range of your instrument.

• 2 minute solo of your choice that shows your current ability level.

• Percussionists: see the above Youth Symphony requirements. 

• Wind and brass players may be asked to prepare a short excerpt following their initial audition. You will be contacted directly if this applies to you. 
   

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Youth Concert Strings (YCS)

• TWO (2) major scales of choice (one octave is fine) your current ability level on your instrument

• 1-2 minute solo of your choice that shows your current ability level.

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Chamber Music Ensembles (CME) - Chamber music does not require a separate audition. Please indicate in your audition registration if you are interested in participating in the chamber music program.

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