Orange County's Pacific Symphony
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Youth Ensembles Auditions

Requirements and eligibility information for the individual youth ensembles can be accessed by clicking the links below.

Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra
Pacific Symphony Wind Ensemble
Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings

Audition Locations

Click here to download map and directions to PSYO & PSYWE Audition location (.pdf)
Click here to download map and directions to PSSS Audition location (.pdf)


PSYO Instrumentation and Eligibility Requirements

Instruments Being Auditioned (click on instrument to download audition excertps):

Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
Woodwinds: Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon
Brass: French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Trombones, Tuba
Percussion: Percussion
Harp

Age Requirements:

  • Strings
    • 14 years of age by September 1, 2010
    • 13 years of age by September 1, 2010 if you have been in the Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings for at least one year.
    • No older than 18 years of age and a senior in high school by May 16, 2011
  • Winds
    • 14 years of age by September 1, 2010
    • No older than 21 years of age by May 16 2011.

Financial Requirements

  • There is a non-refundable $25 application fee.
  • If accepted into the Youth Orchestra, the following fees are an assumed and obligatory responsibility.
    • $568 participation fee
    • $110 retreat fee
    • To sell 8 subscriptions to the 2010-2011 Youth Orchestra concert season
    • In addition, we ask for a $250 dollar donation which can be paid by the family or fundraised through outside donations. This can also be taken care of by selling 6 extra subscriptions to the concert season.

Additional Requirements

  • All members of the Youth Orchestra must be actively involved in their school's instrumental music program.
  • All members must also be taking lessons with a private instructor.


Application deadline is May 20, 2010.

Click here to download the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra Application (.pdf)

Click here to download a copy of the PSYO eligibility requirements (.pdf)

Click here to download map and directions to PSYO Audition location (.pdf)


PSYWE Instrumentation and Eligibility Requirements

Instruments Being Auditioned (click on instrument to download audition excerpts):

Woodwinds: Flute, Piccolo, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, Saxophone (Alto/Soprano, Tenor, Baritone)
Brass: French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Trombones, Euphonium, Tuba
Strings: Bass
Percussion Percussion
Piano

Age Requirements:

  • 13 years of age by September 1, 2010
  • No older than 18 years of age by May 9, 2011.
    For Saxophone players: no older than 21 years of age by May 9, 2011.

Financial Requirements

  • There is a non-refundable $25 application fee.
  • If accepted into the Wind Ensemble, the following fees are an assumed and obligatory responsibility.
    • $568 participation fee
    • $110 retreat fee
    • To sell 6 subscriptions to the 2010-2011 Wind Ensemble concert season
    • In addition, we ask for a $250 dollar donation which can be paid by the family or fundraised through outside donations. This can also be taken care of by selling 6 extra subscriptions to the concert season.

Additional Requirements

  • All members of the Wind Ensemble must be actively involved in their school’s instrumental music program.
  • All members must also be taking lessons with a private instructor.


Application deadline is May 20, 2010.

Click here to download the Pacific Symphony Wind Ensemble Application (.pdf)

Click here to download a copy of the PSYWE eligibility requirements (.pdf)

Click here to download map and directions to PSYWE Audition location (.pdf)


PSSS Instrumentation and Eligibility Requirements

Instruments Being Auditioned (click on instrument to download audition excerpts):

Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Age & Ability Level Requirements:

  • Must be in grades 6 – 9 as of September 1, 2010
  • 11 years of age by September 1, 2010
  • Play at the intermediate or advanced level

Financial Requirements

  • The following fees are due at registration in June and are non-refundable.
    • $405 participation fee
    • $195 retreat fee

Additional Requirements

  • All members of PS Santiago Strings are required to participate in their school music program to the satisfaction of the school music teacher.
  • All members must study their instrument with a private instructor.
  • Auditions are by appointment only. Appointments may be made beginning May 4 by calling (714) 876-2345.


PSSS Audition appointment deadline is June 4, 2010

Click here to download the Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings Application (.pdf)

Click here to download a copy of the PSSS eligibility requirements (.pdf)

Click here to download map and directions to PSSS Audition location (.pdf)

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