Orchestra Auditions

Location:
Lakeside Legacy Arts Park (Dole Mansion)
Garden Level (Bottom Floor) – Conservatory B
401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Dates:

Tuesday May 22, 2012 4pm to 8pm
Friday June 1, 2012 4pm to 8pm
Saturday June 2, 2012 10 am to 2 pm
Saturday June 9, 2012 10 am to 2 pm

The full audition brochure can be found here.

AUDITIONS

Call Cathy Ames at (815) 356-6296 if you are interested in auditioning for MCYO.

Audition Requirements

Scales
Short solo or etude (demonstrating technique and musicality)
Sight reading

Note: There is no audition required for the Prelude Orchestra. See Prelude Orchestra section for further details

Prelude Orchestra Audition Information

There is no audition required for the Prelude Orchestra. Members are primarily in grades 3 – 6 and are accepted on the recommendation of a private or school music teacher. Prelude Orchestra is for young string players, who have had a basic introduction to music reading. Technical level should be the equivalent of completing Suzuki book 2.

Intermezzo Orchestra Audition Information

The Intermezzo Orchestra is primarily made up of young musicians in Middle School and High School. Emphasis in Intermezzo Orchestra is on building orchestral playing skills and reading ability.

Scale Preparation	2 Octave C, G, D, A, E, F, B-flat, E-flat Major Scales
Strings	Knowledge of 3rd position for Violin/Viola, 4th position for Violincello Shifting Vibrato technique
Woodwinds & Brass	Minimum of 2 years public school and/or private instruction
Percussionists	Demonstrate the basic rudiments on the snare drum and ability to maintain a steady beat / pulse

Symphony Orchestra Audition Information

A majority of Symphony Orchestra members are in High School, or are selected from advanced, mature Junior High students. The symphony Orchestra performs standard orchestral literature, generally not educational arrangements.

Scale Preparation	2 Octave (3 if you can) C, G, D, A, E, F, B-flat, E-flat, A-flat Major Scales.
Strings	Show proficiency in 1st and 3rd positions, be able to play in 2nd and 4th positions.
Woodwinds & Brass	Prepare 2 Octave (or full range) chromatic scales in addition to major scales listed above.
Percussionists	Demonstrate the basic rudiments on the snare drum, tuning timpani and have begun mallet work, including playing music written in treble clef.