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Symphony Orchestra
Audition Information
To Qualify to Audition,
each new and
returning musician must meet the following criteria:
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Age: 13
(before September 1) – 21 years
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Grade:
Minimum of Eighth grade
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Play one
of the following instruments: Strings, winds, brass, percussion,
harp or piano
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Take
private instruction on your instrument
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Complete a
blind ten (10) minute audition adjudicated by professional musicians
by performing a solo work (musician’s choice) from the standard
classical repertoire not to exceed 5 minutes in length and excerpts
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Complete
an application and mail with a check payable to MYSO of Atlanta, in
the amount of $25.00 (non-refundable) to MYSO of Atlanta - P.O. Box
14163 - Atlanta, GA 30324
Prepare Scales
(3 Octaves):
Violin: B flat Major and D Major
Viola: E flat Major and F Major
Cello: E flat Major and F Major
Bass (2 Octaves): F Major and G Major
Clarinets:
Audition excerpts may require only the B Clarinet. However, once
selected, each member of the clarinet section must obtain and become
proficient on the 'A' clarinet.
All
Applicants:
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IMPORTANT!! Provide MYSO of Atlanta with a valid E-mail ID
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Have read
and agreed to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the
MYSO Policies & Procedures Handbook
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Have
reviewed and can commit to the Rehearsal
and Concert Schedule
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Have
reviewed and can adhere to MYSO’s
Absence Policy
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Participate in a school music program, if one is available and
scheduling permits.
MYSO offers its Symphony Orchestra musicians the opportunity:
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to grow
musically and socially as a member of a full symphony orchestra
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to meet
and build life-long friendships with others who share common
interests and goals
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to create
lasting memories
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to read
and perform challenging classical repertoire
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to
experience sectional coaching from professional musicians
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to travel
and perform at exciting venues
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to become
a member of the Chamber Ensemble program which includes professional
coaching and performance opportunities
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to attend
Master Classes
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to compete
to play a Concerto with the Symphony Orchestra
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to compete
for Scholarships
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to
participate as a member of a chamber orchestra
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to perform
pops music with professional musicians
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to meet
representatives of music schools and summer camps
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