Audition Dates & Requirements
January Auditions
Now accepting new students by appointment.
Please email us to set up an audition by appointment
All Auditions Held At:
WYO Offices at Mechanics Hall
325 Main Street, Worcester, MA
Please email us at info@worcesteryouthorchestras.org with any questions.
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You may see the tentative 71st Season Here:
2018 - 2019 Concert Schedule
WYO Ensembles for 2018 - 2019:
Now accepting new students by appointment.
Please email us to set up an audition by appointment
All Auditions Held At:
WYO Offices at Mechanics Hall
325 Main Street, Worcester, MA
Please email us at info@worcesteryouthorchestras.org with any questions.
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You may see the tentative 71st Season Here:
2018 - 2019 Concert Schedule
WYO Ensembles for 2018 - 2019:
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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 & Snare Drum (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 & Snare Drum (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
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
'18-'19 Tuition:
WYSO: $750
WYP: $750
Wind Ensemble: $750
Big Band: $750
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
'18-'19 Tuition:
WYSO: $750
WYP: $750
Wind Ensemble: $750
Big Band: $750
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.
Rehearsal Information
Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic, String Orchestra
Sunday Afternoons starting at 2pm until 5pm
Auburn High School, Auburn, MA
Worcester Youth Wind Ensemble
Rehearsals Tuesday evenings, 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Auburn High School, Auburn, MA
Worcester Youth Big Band & Jazz Combos
Rehearsals Monday evenings, 6:00pm to 8:30pm.
Holy Name Central Catholic High School, Worcester
Baroque Orchestra
Selected Tuesday Evenings, 6pm to 8:00pm
Click Here for Schedule
Auburn High School, Auburn, MA
Flute & Clarinet Choir
Selected Thursday/Monday Evenings, 6pm to 7:30pm
Worcester Music Academy, Worcester, MA
Flute Schedule
Clarinet Schedule
Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic, String Orchestra
Sunday Afternoons starting at 2pm until 5pm
Auburn High School, Auburn, MA
Worcester Youth Wind Ensemble
Rehearsals Tuesday evenings, 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Auburn High School, Auburn, MA
Worcester Youth Big Band & Jazz Combos
Rehearsals Monday evenings, 6:00pm to 8:30pm.
Holy Name Central Catholic High School, Worcester
Baroque Orchestra
Selected Tuesday Evenings, 6pm to 8:00pm
Click Here for Schedule
Auburn High School, Auburn, MA
Flute & Clarinet Choir
Selected Thursday/Monday Evenings, 6pm to 7:30pm
Worcester Music Academy, Worcester, MA
Flute Schedule
Clarinet Schedule
