The Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra (BSYO) is open to talented student musicians in home, private or public schools who play stringed, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
Membership and placement are by audition only. Each player, including a returning musician from the previous year, is auditioned every year in late May to ensure correct placement according to individual ability. Acceptance and placement decisions are at the sole discretion of the Artistic Staff and judges.
Participation
Upon acceptance to a BSYO ensemble, the musician and his/her parents/guardians are expected to make a serious and diligent commitment to that orchestra and to the organization.
Musicians are expected to attend weekly rehearsals, practice orchestra parts outside of rehearsal, and attend dress rehearsals and concerts as outlined in the organization’s schedule (published in August and modified as needed during the season). Musicians are expected to participate in their school music programs and are encouraged to study their instruments privately to maintain at least the level of competency demonstrated at the time of their audition and to continue their musical development.
Parents/guardians are expected to attend meetings of BSYO (annually), and are encouraged to volunteer their time and talents and participate in fundraising activities.
You will be asked to play D Major and G Major with arpeggios at least one octive in separate bow quarter notes with a minimum speed quarter note = 80. Extra credit will be give for playing a correct second octave. Scales and arpeggios must be memorized.
You will be asked to play an excerpt from When Love is Kind. Click below on your instrument name.
You will be asked to play a one minute solo of your choice, that demonstrates your current level of playing.
You will be asked to play a few measures of sight-reading. You will have 15 seconds to study (withoutplaying) the excerpt.
Orchestral excerpts – Click below on your instrument name.
Scale requirements can be found below. All scales and arpeggios are to be MEMORIZED. Scales and arpeggios will be played in quarter notes at a speed of “quarter note=60″ using separate bow.
A one minute solo of your choice, that demonstrates your current level of playing.
Violin: G, A, C, D, F, Bb scales and arpeggios in two octaves.
Viola: C, D, F, G, scales and arpeggios in two octaves; A, Bb scales and arpeggios in one octave.
Cello: C, D, F, G, scales and arpeggios in two octaves; A, Bb scales and arpeggios in one octave.
Bass: F, G, scales and arpeggios must be two octaves; C, D, A, Bb scales and arpeggios in one active.
Philharmonic & Symphony Orchestra
Prepare the following for your audition:
Orchestral excerpts – Click below on your instrument name.
Scale requirements - Students will be asked to play two major scales. Scales will be selected from upto four sharps or four flats. All required scales must be memorized. Automatically play thecorresponding arpeggios to a scale.
A one minute solo of your choice, that demonstrates your current level of playing.
Auditions
The Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra (BSYO) is open to talented student musicians in home, private or public schools who play stringed, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
Membership and placement are by audition only. Each player, including a returning musician from the previous year, is auditioned every year in late May to ensure correct placement according to individual ability. Acceptance and placement decisions are at the sole discretion of the Artistic Staff and judges.
Participation
Upon acceptance to a BSYO ensemble, the musician and his/her parents/guardians are expected to make a serious and diligent commitment to that orchestra and to the organization.
Musicians are expected to attend weekly rehearsals, practice orchestra parts outside of rehearsal, and attend dress rehearsals and concerts as outlined in the organization’s schedule (published in August and modified as needed during the season). Musicians are expected to participate in their school music programs and are encouraged to study their instruments privately to maintain at least the level of competency demonstrated at the time of their audition and to continue their musical development.
Parents/guardians are expected to attend meetings of BSYO (annually), and are encouraged to volunteer their time and talents and participate in fundraising activities.
Audition Form
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Audition Dates
September 10th, 2011
Audition Location
Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy5625 Holy Trinity Drive
Melbourne, 32940
Audition Requirements
String Ensemble
Violin Viola Cello Bass
Sinfonietta
Violin Viola Cello & Bass
Scales
Philharmonic & Symphony Orchestra
Prepare the following for your audition:
Violin Viola Cello Bass
Flute Clarinet Oboe Bassoon
Trumpet Trombone Horn Tuba Percussion