This section contains information on audition dates and requirements. For more information about the different TYO orchestras, please look under the "Programs and Fees" section.
All auditions for the 2011-2012 season have already occurred. However, we accept new students throughout the TYO season. If you are interested in auditioning, please contact Executive Director David Pope at 850.224.8966 or email tyodirector@gmail.com.
Students should come prepared to the audition to best demonstrate their musical ability. The proper display of music ability will aid the adjudicators in placing the students in the proper ensemble that will meet the students' needs.
REQUIRED AUDITION MATERIALS FOR EACH ENSEMBLE:
Orchestra Fundamentals / STRINGS ONLY ENSEMBLE - No audition is required. 1-year of playing experience is required.
Symphonic Strings ($5.00 audition fee) / STRINGS ONLY ENSEMBLE
1. One-minute solo for the student's instrument. This solo should be from the solo repertoire, method book, or etude book for your instrument. Solos should not be music from your orchestral ensemble. The solo should best demonstrate your playing ability and level.
2. Sight reading (provided by the adjudicators).
3. Scales / Quarter note = 100 (see your specific instrument below)
Violin: 2 octave G Major Scale / 1 octave D Major Scale
Viola: 2 octave C Major Scale / 1 octave G Major Scale
Cello: 2 octave C Major Scale / 1 octave G Major Scale
Double Bass: 1 octave D Major Scale / 1 octave F Major Scale
Philharmonia ($5.00 audition fee) / STRINGS ONLY ENSEMBLE
1. One-minute solo for the student's instrument. This solo should be from the solo repertoire, method book, or etude book for your instrument. Solos should not be music from your orchestral ensemble. The solo should best demonstrate your playing ability and level.
2. Sight reading (provided by the adjudicators).
3. Scales / Quarter note = 100 (see your specific instrument below)
Violin: 2 octave C Major Scale / 2 octave D Major Scale
Viola: 2 octave D Major Scale / 2 octave G Major Scale
Cello: 2 octave D Major Scale / 2 octave G Major Scale
Double Bass: 2 octave F Major Scale / 2 octave G Major Scale
Chamber Orchestra ($5.00 audition fee) / STRINGS ONLY ENSEMBLE
1. One-minute solo for the student's instrument. This solo should be from the solo repertoire, method book, or etude book for your instrument. Solos should not be music from your orchestral ensemble. The solo should best demonstrate your playing ability and level.
2. Sight reading (provided by the adjudicators).
3. Excerpts (click on the your specific instrument below to access the excerpts)
TYO Symphony Orchestra ($5.00 audition fee) / STRINGS, WOODWINDS, BRASS, AND PERCUSSION
CURRENT OPENINGS INCLUDE: ALL STRING INSTRUMENTS, BASSOON, & PERCUSSION.
1. One-minute solo for the student's instrument. This solo should be from the solo repertoire or etude book for your instrument. Solos should not be music from your orchestral ensemble. The solo should best demonstrate your playing ability and level. PERCUSSIONISTS DO NOT HAVE TO PERFORM A SOLO DUE TO THE EXTENDED AMOUNT OF EXCERPTS THEY WILL PERFORM.
2. Sight reading (provided by the adjudicators).
3. Excerpts (click on the your specific instrument below to access the excerpts)