Civic Youth Orchestra

What's best in music is not to be found in the notes...Gustav Mahler

Audition Information

Move-Up and New Students

Current CYO students trying to move up to a higher orchestra level
must have a signed approval from their present conductor.
Get a form from the General Manager at a rehearsal.

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The next auditions will be in January 2011 -  for all ensembles.

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All students must meet the published criteria for acceptance into an ensemble.

A $20 audition fee is collected prior to the audition
cash, check or credit card

All Auditions Require A Scheduled Appointment

Please call 760-728-1977 or send an email to schedule an appointment.
They are scheduled on a first come first served basis.

Audition Criteria

CYO members are required to take private lessons on their own and should participate in their school instrumental music program.

ALL ENSEMBLES - ALL INSTRUMENTS

1. You need to have a prepared solo
2. Bring a copy of the music or piece you are playing so the conductor can follow along.
3. Memorization is not necessary.
4. You will also be tested on sight reading

 

SPECIFIC AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA WIND ENSEMBLE
CHAMBER STRINGS INTERMEDIATE STRINGS PRIMARY STRINGS