Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia


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Jr. String Auditions - Sept 26, 2011 5:30-6:30pm
Norview H.S. Chesapeake Blvd & I-64
Email bayyouthorchestras@gmail.com for an appointment.
Please include name, instrument and your phone number.


New Forms will be available are available
Audition Brochure (prints on leage size paper) Includes application and audition information.

Membership dues will remain unchanged for next season:
Jr. String - $260, String - $ 305, Concert -$380, Symphony - $425



1. To arrange an audition time and receive audition materials, contact the Operations Manager (bayyouthorchestras@gmail.com) or download and print the audition brochure above, which contains an application form.
2. Enclose a $5.00 non-refundable application fee with the completed application, made payable to: Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia.
3. Applications should be mailed to:

Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia
P.O. Box 10897
Norfolk, VA 23513

4. Confirmation will be made by email. If you do not have reliable email access, please call (757) 713-4035.
5. Orchestral excerpts for Symphony will be updated soon. See Symphony requirements below.

--AUDITION REQUIREMENTS--

Jr. Strings: Students should be familiar with all notes on all the strings in first position for the keys of G, D and C major.
 
  • G, D and C Major scales, one octave
  • Sight-reading - supplied at audition
Strings: Students should be able to perform grade 3-4 music, play in the keys of C, D and G major; D and G minor and display solid position, good posture and the ability to shift to different positions.
 
  • 2 octave scale in the keys listed above
  • 3-minute piece (grade 3-4) to demonstrate ability
  • Sight-reading - supplied at audition
Concert: Students should be able to perform grade 4-5 music, have the motivation to improve musical skills and demonstrate the discipline to participate in longer rehearsals.
 

Strings, Woodwinds and Brass

  • 3 minute excerpt from a grade 4-5 solo or etude to demonstrate ability
  • All major scales
  • violin, viola, cello - 3 octave scale of choice - bass - 2 octave scale of choice
  • Sight Reading - supplied at audition

Percussion - See Symphony Orchestra
Symphony: Members must demonstrate proficiency on their instrument to meet the challenges of performing standard orchestral literature.
 

Strings, Woodwinds and Brass

  • 3 minute excerpt from a standard concerto or sonata
  • Required orchestral excerpts (provided)

Strings - 3 Octave scale of choice

Winds - All major scales: 2 octaves

Percussion