Participation Requirements

NOTE: Please review our Tuition Requirements!!

The LYS will be holding in-person auditions on Monday, August 31st. Specific times are TBD, but expect to be in the evening after 6pm.

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Symphony Orchestra Audition Requirements

Two scales of the student's choice (one major and one minor) in at least 2-3 octaves. 3-4 octaves preferred for string players. These scales should be played with three notes of the scale per bow. Percussionists can prepare scales on mallet instruments.
Two contrasting excerpts (e.g. different composers, styles, and tempos) of the student's choice. 1-2 minutes of each. This can include movements from concertos, sonatas, partitatas, orchestra excerpts, or other solo repertoire. These should be selections which demonstrate the student's musicality and technical proficiency. Percussionists should select two contrasting instruments for their solo repertoire (e.g. one pitched and non-pitched).

Additionally:

Wind and brass players should be comfortable with transposition, or express a willingness to learn.
Cellists should be comfortable with tenor clef, or express a willingness to learn.

Symphonic Band Requirements

There is NO AUDITION required to join the Symphonic Band. HOWEVER, these are the requirements to sign up for this ensemble

At least one year of playing experience in an ensemble at their school
If you do not have a school music program at your school, are homeschooled, or have not been in an ensemble for a full school year yet, you can participate pending a letter of recommendation from your private lessons teacher

String Ensemble Audition Components

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