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 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

• 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 2008 Audition Date: September 6th (and possibly the 7th)
Winds/Brass 2008 Audition Date: September 13th
Percussion & Harp Audition Date: September 14th
Violin Seating: September 14th

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:

• IMPORTANT!! Provide MYSO of Atlanta with a valid E-mail ID

• Have read and agreed to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the MYSO Policies & Procedures Handbook

• Have reviewed and can commit to the Rehearsal and Concert Schedule

• Have reviewed and can adhere to MYSO’s Absence Policy

• Participate in a school music program, if one is available and scheduling permits.

MYSO offers its Symphony Orchestra musicians the opportunity:

• to grow musically and socially as a member of a full symphony orchestra

• to meet and build life-long friendships with others who share common interests and goals

• to create lasting memories

• to read and perform challenging classical repertoire

• to experience sectional coaching from professional musicians

• to travel and perform at exciting venues

• to become a member of the Chamber Ensemble program which includes professional coaching and performance opportunities

• to attend Master Classes

• to compete to play a Concerto with the Symphony Orchestra

• to compete for Scholarships

• to participate as a member of a chamber orchestra

• to perform pops music with professional musicians

• to meet representatives of music schools and summer camps