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Do you have a passion for music?
The
Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestras
are excited to announce open
auditions for its 2007
- 2008
Concert Season.
Auditions will be held at the following locations:
Tuesday, May 2 2nd, 2007 Atlee High School (Hanover) 4:00PM - 7:00PM Wednesday, May 2 3rd, 2007 The Steward School (Henrico) 4:00PM - 7:00PM Thursday, May 2 4th, 2007 Monacan High School (Chesterfield) 3:00PM - 6:00PM Friday, May 2 5th, 2007 James River High School (Chesterfield ) 3:00 PM - 6 :00PM Saturday, May 26 th, 2007 Harvest Renewal Church (D owntown) 9:00 AM - 12:00PM Contact Shelby using the info at the bottom of the page today to set up an audition appointment! 2007 - 2008 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS for Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra, Youth Concert Orchestra & Camerata Strings
SCALES
: Knowledge of all major scales up to four
sharps and four flats, performed at least two octaves. Wind & Brass players be
prepared to play a chromatic scale at least one octave. Percussion
candidates will play scales on Marimba, and must demonstrate ability to play
a roll (pp - ff), on snare drum and/or timpani.
SOLO:
Prepare a 2 - 3 minute unaccompanied solo or etude that best demonstrates your
playing ability. Percussion candidates must prepare one etude
for two of the following instruments: snare drum, timpani (using 3 - 4 drums),
and/or marimba.
SIGHT-READING
: Musical passages determined by the judges to reflect the skill level
appropriate to the Youth Orchestras.
The
Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestras
are very
proud to support music education at all levels, and our policy has always been
that Youth Orchestra musicians must participate in their school's band
and/or orchestra program, if class instruction is offered for their instrument.
The
Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestras
believes that money should never
hinder a student from participating in our ensembles; therefore, we are proud
to offer tuition scholarships in the form of financial aid. Additional
information will be available in the registration packet.
Shelby T. Murphy,
Assistant Director of Education/Youth Orchestras' Manager Richmond Symphony 300 West Franklin Street, Suite #103E Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 788.4717 x131 Fax: (804) 788.1541 smurphy@richmondsymphony.com "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." - Scott Adams |