Audition Dates & Requirements
Auditions for the 70th Season (2017 - 2018) will be held on:
August 25th: All Instruments/Ensembles - NO Jazz Auditions
4:00pm to 7:30pm
August 26th: All Instruments/Ensembles & Jazz Program
9:00am to 12noon & 1pm to 5:00pm
Once you fill out the audition form, you will be directed to a link to sign up link.
All Auditions Held At:
Mechanics Hall
325 Main Street, Worcester, MA
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You may preview next year's concerts here:
2017 - 2018 Concert Schedule
WYO Ensembles for 2017 - 2018:
August 25th: All Instruments/Ensembles - NO Jazz Auditions
4:00pm to 7:30pm
August 26th: All Instruments/Ensembles & Jazz Program
9:00am to 12noon & 1pm to 5:00pm
Once you fill out the audition form, you will be directed to a link to sign up link.
All Auditions Held At:
Mechanics Hall
325 Main Street, Worcester, MA
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You may preview next year's concerts here:
2017 - 2018 Concert Schedule
WYO Ensembles for 2017 - 2018:
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Orchestras:
Symphony Orchestra (no openings for flute or clarinet) Philharmonic Orchestra Baroque Orchestra String Orchestra Bands: Wind Ensemble Big Band & Jazz Combos |
Chamber:
Clarinet Choir Flute Choir Honors Program: Honors String Quartet Honors Woodwind Quintet For more information, please email: info@worcesteryouthorchestras.org |
GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION
Who can audition?
- All students (20 and under) pursuing string, wind, brass, harp, piano and percussion are eligible to audition.
- Students who are enrolled in a public or private school, or home-school programs and/or community music schools.
What should I bring to my audition?
- You
- Your instrument
- Mallets (Percussion Only)
- 2 copies of the solo pieces you will perform
What is the audition fee?
$35*, payable in cash or a check made out to "WYO" with "Audition & Student's Name" in the memo line.
*No student will be denied an audition if unable to pay the audition fee due to financial hardship. Please contact us for more information.
- All students (20 and under) pursuing string, wind, brass, harp, piano and percussion are eligible to audition.
- Students who are enrolled in a public or private school, or home-school programs and/or community music schools.
What should I bring to my audition?
- You
- Your instrument
- Mallets (Percussion Only)
- 2 copies of the solo pieces you will perform
What is the audition fee?
$35*, payable in cash or a check made out to "WYO" with "Audition & Student's Name" in the memo line.
*No student will be denied an audition if unable to pay the audition fee due to financial hardship. Please contact us for more information.
Ensemble Audition Requirements
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Grades 8 - 12
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Grades 7 - 12
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Baroque Orchestra - Please use the Symphony Guidelines
Clarinet & Flute Choir - Please use the Wind Ensemble Guidelines
Honors Program - Please use the Symphony Guidelines plus 2 Letters of Recommendation
See the Honors Program for more details or email the Artistic Director
2017 - 2018 Concert Schedule
How long is the audition?
Auditions are generally 10 minutes in length.
How do I sign up & chose my time?
You will be presented with available slots once you complete the Audition Registration Form.
Who is in the audition?
Auditions are private and are conducted by the WYO staff, including the various WYO ensemble conductors.
What is the cost to participate in WYO?
New Student Registration Fee: $50
'17-'18 Tuition:
WYSO: $700
WYP: $700
Wind Ensemble: $700
Big Band: $700
Baroque Orchestra: $150 ($200 for students who don't enroll in WYSO) per session
Clarinet & Flute Choir: $150 per session
No student will be turned away due to financial hardship. ALL WYO students receive an automatic tuition subsidy through the generosity of our supporters. Families seeking additional financial aid or scholarships should contact the Artistic Director by email.
Additional aid includes:
- Flexible payment plans
- Financial Aid
- Internships & Work-study
Auditions are generally 10 minutes in length.
How do I sign up & chose my time?
You will be presented with available slots once you complete the Audition Registration Form.
Who is in the audition?
Auditions are private and are conducted by the WYO staff, including the various WYO ensemble conductors.
What is the cost to participate in WYO?
New Student Registration Fee: $50
'17-'18 Tuition:
WYSO: $700
WYP: $700
Wind Ensemble: $700
Big Band: $700
Baroque Orchestra: $150 ($200 for students who don't enroll in WYSO) per session
Clarinet & Flute Choir: $150 per session
No student will be turned away due to financial hardship. ALL WYO students receive an automatic tuition subsidy through the generosity of our supporters. Families seeking additional financial aid or scholarships should contact the Artistic Director by email.
Additional aid includes:
- Flexible payment plans
- Financial Aid
- Internships & Work-study
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The Worcester Youth Orchestras School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identification, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminated on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identification, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school administered programs.
The Worcester Youth Orchestras School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identification, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminated on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identification, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school administered programs.
