Pacific Symphony: Youth Ensembles Auditions

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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

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.

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.

PSSS Instrumentation and Eligibility Requirements

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

Strings:

Age & Ability Level Requirements:

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.