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Symphony Orchestra Audition Information

To Qualify to Audition, each new and returning musician must meet the following criteria:

  • Age: 13 (before September 1) – 21 years

  • Grade: Minimum of Eighth grade

  • Play one of the following instruments: Strings, winds, brass, percussion, harp or piano

  • Take private instruction on your instrument

  • Complete a blind ten (10) minute audition that will include the following:

    • Perform a solo work (musician’s choice) from the standard classical repertoire not to exceed 5 minutes in length

    • Perform the required excerpts (SEE LIST ON THE SIDEBAR OF THIS PAGE)

  • 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 

STRINGS ONLY!
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:

P.O. Box 14163 - Atlanta, Georgia 30324
770-972-7388 (voicemail) -
myso@mysoatlanta.com

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