This page is for current YOP members wondering about the YOP audition process.
If I want to stay in the same ensemble, do I need to audition again? No. For example, if you are a member of the String Orchestra, and you'd like to remain a member of the string orchestra, you will simply enroll and register and you will b e placed in the same ensemble. You only need to audition when you want to switch ensembles (SO to PHIL or PHIL to YS)
What happens if I audition and don't get in? If this happens, you will be placed back in your original ensemble so you have nothing to lose. Also, the judges will share with you what you need to work on so they can help you improve. Remember, we all want the same thing....your musical success!
Why is there sight-reading on the audition? This is a commonly asked question. It is required because, especially in early-musical-growth, many show great technique and tone but struggle with musical literacy. Reading is important, and being in these ensembles requires an amount of musical independence. We want you to soar and succeed, not swim. So sight-reading is on the audition so the judges can assess your music literacy skills.
What if I want to move from violin 2 to violin 1? If you are in the Youth Symphony (the oldest group, which Mr. Ross conducts, yes, you need to audition to move from violin 2 to violin 1 (although depending on personnel needs, it is possible (not probable) that you could be moved without an audition). The audition will consist of a solo, the scales (print them from this website under your instrument category), and sightreading.
Still have questions? Contact Ms. Nowak.
What happens if I audition and don't get in? If this happens, you will be placed back in your original ensemble so you have nothing to lose. Also, the judges will share with you what you need to work on so they can help you improve. Remember, we all want the same thing....your musical success!
Why is there sight-reading on the audition? This is a commonly asked question. It is required because, especially in early-musical-growth, many show great technique and tone but struggle with musical literacy. Reading is important, and being in these ensembles requires an amount of musical independence. We want you to soar and succeed, not swim. So sight-reading is on the audition so the judges can assess your music literacy skills.
What if I want to move from violin 2 to violin 1? If you are in the Youth Symphony (the oldest group, which Mr. Ross conducts, yes, you need to audition to move from violin 2 to violin 1 (although depending on personnel needs, it is possible (not probable) that you could be moved without an audition). The audition will consist of a solo, the scales (print them from this website under your instrument category), and sightreading.
Still have questions? Contact Ms. Nowak.