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Instrument _____________________________________________________
Name _________________________________________________________
Auditions 2015
Audition Application for New Members
City, State, ZIP __________________________________________________
E-Mail Address __________________________________________________
Parent Name(s) __________________________________________________
Phone Number __________________________________________________
Grade (2015-2016 school year) _______ School _________________________
Members must participate in their school instrumental music programs and
take private lessons on the instrument on which they perform in CSYO.
____ I am enrolled in Private Lessons
____ I am enrolled in my school’s instrumental music program
____ I am homeschooled/ there is no instrument program at my school
Please select which orchestra(s) you are auditioning for? (Note: If your grade level
qualifies you for membership in more than one orchestra and you would accept
membership in either, indicate this by marking both orchestras. You only need to
pay one $35 audition fee.)
_____ Youth Orchestra (Grades 9-12)
_____ Chamber Strings (Grades 6-9)
_____ Cadet Orchestra (Grades 7-10)
_____ Junior Strings (Grades 3-6)
How did you hear about our program?
____school/private music teacher
____current/former CSYO member
___________ other (please note)
Return this completed application with your $35 audition fee to:
CSYO Auditions
55 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Application deadline for all orchestras: Friday, March 27, 2015.
Confirmation letters will be mailed 2-3 weeks before auditions
Youth Orchestra / Cadet Orchestra / Chamber Strings / Junior Strings
Home Address __________________________________________________
2015 - 2016
AUDITION
INFORMATION
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
How many openings are available for new members?
Mission
The mission of the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras (CSYO) program is to
provide talented young musicians of central Ohio with challenging rehearsal and
performance experiences in professional settings. CSYO emphasizes the performance
of traditional orchestral literature under the leadership of professional conductors.
Openings for new members depend upon both the number of current members
leaving their orchestra and the conductor’s judgment. If you send in an audition
application and fee but there is no opening for your instrument, the CSYO will notify
you and refund your audition fee.
Eligibility and Membership
When will I know my audition day and time?
Membership in the CSYO is open to talented young musicians in grades 3-12. Over
300 musicians from 10 counties in and around Central Ohio participate in the
program.
Membership Requirements
Members must participate in their school instrumental music programs and take
private lessons on the instrument in which they perform in CSYO. The annual tuition
fee is $385 plus a $25 registration fee and a retreat fee that varies with each orchestra.
A limited amount of need-based financial aid is available.
The Orchestras
The CSYO program encompasses four different orchestras:
Youth Orchestra (Grades 9-12)
Peter Stafford Wilson, conductor
Cadet Orchestra (Grades 7-10)
Mark Sholl, conductor
Dr. Jim Bates, assistant conductor
Chamber Strings (Grades 6-9)
Dr. Robert Gillespie, conductor
Junior Strings (Grades 3-6)
Sara Given, conductor
Each orchestra rehearses weekly and performs during the school year. Youth
Orchestra occasionally participates in national and international tours. Cadet
Orchestra tours occasionally around Ohio and the surrounding states. Chamber
Strings and Junior Strings tour yearly around Central Ohio. All four orchestras have
performed at local, regional and national professional music conferences.
Sponsorship
The Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras are a program of the Columbus
Symphony with additional support provided by AEP and The Ohio State University.
Students will receive a letter, audition schedule and map approximately 2-3 weeks
prior to their audition. Students auditioning for more than one orchestra will receive
multiple letters. If there is a conflict that you cannot avoid, please call 614-221-5650
as soon as possible.
When will I know if I have been accepted?
Acceptance packets will be mailed in June. If you have auditioned for more than one
orchestra, you will receive a packet only for the group to which you were accepted.
Students not accepted will also be notified. If you do not receive your audition results by July, please call 614-221-5650.
My grade level qualifies me for two or more groups. How do I decide
which group to audition for?
We suggest string students in sixth grade (or younger) who have not yet played in an
organized ensemble audition for Junior Strings, as there are a number of differences
between playing solo pieces and playing as part of an ensemble. Similarly, string
students in seventh or eighth grade should audition for Chamber Strings.
Woodwind, brass and percussion students who have performed in an ensemble fewer than two years should audition for Cadet Orchestra.
Students whose grade qualifies them for more than one orchestra are welcome to
audition for each eligible orchestra, although you may have to audition more than
once and on different days. Note: If you audition for more than one orchestra, you
only need to pay one $35 audition fee.
What is the cost to participate? Do I pay this now?
The annual tuition fee is $385 plus $25 registration and a retreat fee that varies with
each orchestra. Do NOT pay tuition now. You will be billed for your tuition upon
acceptance to the program. A limited amount of need-based financial aid is available.
Why do I also have to play in my school music program?
The CSYO is firmly committed to the importance of school music programs and
supports and strives to cooperate with the music education community. Members must
participate in their school instrumental music programs and take private lessons on the
instrument on which they perform in CSYO. We expect our members to be role
models and musical emissaries in their school ensembles. Students who are homeschooled or do not have instrumental programs at their school are exempt from this
requirement.
Chamber Strings (Grades 6-9)
Dr. Robert Gillespie, Conductor
Rehearsals
Tuesday afternoons, 4:30-6:30 PM in Weigel Hall (OSU)
Performances
3-4 performances on the campus of The Ohio State
University and throughout Central Ohio.
Audition Date and Place
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
The Ohio State University
Audition Requirements
 Major scales from the following: A, D, G, C, F,
Bb (as many octaves as possible)
 One three-minute solo excerpt.
 Sight-reading
 Auditions must be unaccompanied.
Junior Strings (Grades 3-6)
Sara Given, Conductor
Rehearsals
Monday afternoons, 4:30-6:00 PM in Hastings Middle School,
Upper Arlington
Performances
3-4 performances on the campus of The Ohio State
University and throughout Central Ohio.
Audition Date and Place
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at The Ohio State University
Audition Requirements
 Major scales from the following: A, D, G, C
(as many octaves as possible)
 One prepared solo piece
 Sight-reading
 Auditions must be unaccompanied.
2015 CSYO Open Rehearsal and Concerts
Would you like to learn more about the Columbus Symphony Youth
Orchestras? How we make music together? Meet our conductors and orchestra
members?
Anyone can come learn what we do and what we’re about. Come visit us!
Discover the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras at our Open Rehearsals:
Youth Orchestra (Grades 9-12)
Chamber Strings (Grades 6-9)
Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 7-9:30 pm Tuesday, Feb. 17,2015, 4:30-6:30 pm
Capitol Theatre, Verne Riffe Center
Weigel Hall, The Ohio State University
Cadet Orchestra (Grades 7-10)
Junior Strings (Grades 3-6)
Monday, Feb.16, 2015, 7-9:15 pm
Hilliard Davidson High School Band Room
Monday, March 23, 2015, 4:30– 6 pm
Hastings Middle School, Upper Arlington
2014-2015 Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerts
All concerts are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
CSYO Showcase Concert
Sunday, February 1, 2015, 3:00 PM
Capitol Theatre, Verne Riffe Center
Hear all four orchestras at one show!
Cadet Orchestra
Sunday, February 22, 2015, 2 PM
Sunday, April 26, 2015, 7:00 PM
Mees Hall, Capital University
Youth Orchestra
Sunday, March 8, 2015, 3:00 PM
Ohio Theatre
Admission: Free!
Chamber Strings
Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 7:00 PM
Weigel Hall, The Ohio State University
Junior Strings
Monday, April 27, 2015, 6:00 PM
Hughes Hall, The Ohio State University
Do you have additional questions?
Contact Devon Broderick, Youth Orchestras Manager,
at 614-221-5650 or [email protected].
To download additional audition forms, visit the Youth Orchestras section of the
Columbus Symphony website at www.columbussymphony.com.
Youth Orchestra (Grades 9-12)
Cadet Orchestra (Grades 7-10)
Peter Stafford Wilson
Mark Sholl, Conductor
CSYO Music Director
Youth Orchestra Conductor
Dr. Jim Bates, Assistant Conductor
Rehearsals
Rehearsals
Wednesday evenings, 7:00-9:30 PM
and select weekends at various locations including the
Vern Riffe Center and area high schools.
Performances
3-4 performances at the Capitol Theatre in the Vern
Riffe Center.
Monday evenings, 7:00-9:15 PM and select weekends at
various locations including Hilliard Davidson High School and
various local high schools.
Performances
Mark Sholl
Audition Dates
Audition Dates
Week of May 4
The Ohio State University
Audition Requirements
 All Instruments (including Mallet Percussion): All major and melodic minor scales
and chromatic scale (2 or more octaves from memory)
 A movement from a concerto, sonata, etude or other solo piece that clearly
indicates the student’s level of ability
 Sight-reading
 Auditions must be unaccompanied.
 Players who double on utility instruments such as piccolo, English horn, bass or
E-flat clarinet, contrabassoon, etc. are encouraged to bring those
instruments and prepare a short solo.
 Percussionists should prepare a solo or orchestral
excerpt on snare drum, xylophone AND timpani.
3-4 performances in Columbus locations to be announced at a
later date.
Week of May 4
The Ohio State University
Dr. Jim Bates
Audition Requirements
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Strings: Major scales up to 4 flats and 4
sharps (3 octaves from memory, 2 octaves
for basses)
Woodwinds, Brass and Mallet Percussion: Major scales up to 4 flats and 4 sharps
(multiple octaves if possible)
 A movement from a concerto, sonata, etude or other
solo piece that clearly indicates the student’s level of
ability
 Sight-reading
 Auditions must be unaccompanied.
 Players who double on utility instruments such as
piccolo, English horn, bass or E-flat clarinet,
contrabassoon, etc. are encouraged to bring those
instruments and prepare a short solo.
 Percussionists should prepare a solo on snare drum,
xylophone AND timpani and demonstrate knowledge
of all rudiments on the snare drum.