Aug.20, 2013 Contact: Dena Roth @ 607-936-2873 or [email protected] The Youth Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes and the Junior String Ensemble Youth Orchestra Conductor Augusto Diemecke and Junior String Ensemble Conductor Gary Chollet announce auditions for 2013-2014 Concert Season Date: Sunday, Sept.8, 2013 beginning at 2:00 PM Location: First Presbyterian Church of Horseheads 2943 Westinghouse Road Horseheads, NY 14845 Who is Eligible to Audition? YO - Musicians of high school or middle school age who play an orchestral instrument are welcome to audition. We recommend that Youth Orchestra musicians play at approximately NYSSMA Level 5 or higher. Please see the attached sheet for scale requirements by instrument. There are openings for oboe, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, tuba, trombone, violin, viola, cello, string bass, percussion and timpani. JSE - Advanced elementary, middle school, and younger high school students who play a string instrument are welcome to audition. We recommend that string musicians play at approximately an advanced NYSSMA Level 3 through Level 4. Students should be capable of playing in keys with up to three flats and three sharps. Beginning shifting is a must. (Those not familiar with NYSSMA ratings should call or e-mail for information. See below.) What to Expect at the Audition? Each audition will last approximately ten minutes. You will be asked to play scales and a solo selection of your choice without an accompanist. The audition will also include sight-reading. Trumpet and French Horn players may be asked to transpose. How Do I Schedule an Audition? To register for an audition online, go to osfl.org/youth-ensemble-auditions to print the application form or you may contact the Orchestra Office at (607) 936-2873. There is a $10 application fee. For more information, call the office or send an e-mail to [email protected]. You may also inquire about alternate audition dates, if necessary. Deadline for submitting an application is Aug. 28, 2013. The audition schedule will be sent to you by e-mail on Aug, 29th. To learn more about our Youth Ensembles, visit: osfl.org/youth-ensembles Youth Orchestra Scale Requirements by Instrument (Youth Orchestra only) Scales Violins - All major scales, 2 octaves - 1st Violins - Scales G, A, B-flat & C major, 3 octaves. (Spiccato - 4 bounces per note for all strings) Violas and Cellos - All Major scales, 2 octaves with scales C, D, and E-flat in 3 octaves String Bass - Scales E, F, G, A-Flat, A, B-Flat, B and C. Brass - All Major scales, 2 octaves Double Reeds - All major scales, 2 octaves Flutes and Clarinets - All major scales, 2 octaves, and at least one scale in 3 octaves
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