Pakachoag Music School WYO audition
Submitted Online by May 10th
As partners in music, the Worcester Youth Orchestras is pleased to offer students at Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester with a special discount to our ensemble programs for the 2021 - 2022 Program Year.
Students who are enrolled in lessons, group classes or other programs at Pakachoag will receive a audition fee waiver ($35) when they submit an online audition video. If you are accepted and enroll, WYO will also waive the $50 registration fee as well, a savings of $85.
Please note, this discount is only applicable to Pakachoag students who are new to WYO. Students who are currently enrolled in WYO in another ensemble are not eligible. Students must continue in their classes and programs at Pakachoag while enrolled in WYO.
Students who are enrolled in lessons, group classes or other programs at Pakachoag will receive a audition fee waiver ($35) when they submit an online audition video. If you are accepted and enroll, WYO will also waive the $50 registration fee as well, a savings of $85.
Please note, this discount is only applicable to Pakachoag students who are new to WYO. Students who are currently enrolled in WYO in another ensemble are not eligible. Students must continue in their classes and programs at Pakachoag while enrolled in WYO.
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About Online Audition Process
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 are the steps? 1) Check the Audition Requirements for the ensemble you are interested in. All require scales and solo excerpts, with one exception: A) All Jazz candidates may be sent an additional excerpt following their audition. 2) Make 1 unedited video only with your scales and solo(s) Please be sure to state your first and last name at the beginning. 3) Fill Out A Pakachoag Audition Form, and upload one video or list a youtube or other link with your one video. The unedited video must contain your prepared scales, solo excerpt and any additional material required. Please be sure to state your first and last name at the beginning. 4) Click "Submit" 5) After submitting payment your audition will be considered complete and will go for review by WYO Faculty. Who will see my audition video? Auditions are private and are viewed by the WYO conductors and coaches. What is the cost to participate in WYO? '21-'22 Tuition: WYSO: $875 WYP: $875 Wind Ensemble: $875 Jazz Band: $875 Baroque Orchestra: $160 ($200 for students who don't enroll in WYSO) 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 |
Ensembles Audition Requirements
Baroque & Chamber Orchestra -
By Invitation Only, based on any audition. Honors Program Please use the Symphony Guidelines plus 2 Letters of Recommendation. See the Honors Program for more details or email the Artistic Director Our Ensembles
Orchestras: Symphony Orchestra Philharmonic Orchestra Baroque Orchestra String Orchestra Bands: Wind Ensemble Big Band & Jazz Combos Honors Program: Honors String Quartet Honors Woodwind Quintet Honors Brass Quintet For more information, please email: info@worcesteryouthorchestras.org |
Rehearsal Information
*please note rehearsal times vary this year due to Covid-19 restrictions and requirements, please email us.
Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic, String Orchestra
Sunday Afternoons between 1pm and 8pm
Worcester Youth Wind Ensemble
Sunday Afternoons between 1pm and 8pm
Worcester Youth Big Band & Jazz Combos
Sunday Evenings 5:30pm to 8pm
Baroque Orchestra
Selected Tuesdays, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
School Participation Policy:
WYO training and performance opportunities are intended to supplement school music programs. It is the policy of the Worcester Youth Orchestras that each musician participates in his/her school music program, if offered at the musician’s school as part of the school day curriculum. As WYO helps to advocate for the school music programs, music educators help promote and encourage their students to participate in WYO. This policy has been a very important way to build both programs and to build community and a positive reputation for WYO. As regards the school music participation policy, WYO recognizes that some school music classes may conflict with other school core curriculum, electives, and AP classes. In such cases, WYO believes the musician’s family must make the best academic choice for their child.
A Note on Covid-19 & WYO for the 2021-2022 Season
WYO has successfully held in-person rehearsals since late August 2020 following strict Covid-19 safety protocols including health screening, mandatory masking, social distancing and woodwind/brass bell covers. Rehearsals were held indoors and outdoors with
no cases of transmission. WYO complied with all public gathering limits set by state as well as a remote-only option.
For the upcoming season, WYO will hold in-person rehearsals in accordance with all state and local ordinances. Please note, as of April 2021, that masking, bell covers and social distancing will be required regardless of vaccination status. The safety and health of our students and staff is paramount.
We look forward to seeing you in rehearsal and meeting you!
Questions? Email us at info@worcesteryouthorchestras.org
*please note rehearsal times vary this year due to Covid-19 restrictions and requirements, please email us.
Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic, String Orchestra
Sunday Afternoons between 1pm and 8pm
Worcester Youth Wind Ensemble
Sunday Afternoons between 1pm and 8pm
Worcester Youth Big Band & Jazz Combos
Sunday Evenings 5:30pm to 8pm
Baroque Orchestra
Selected Tuesdays, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
School Participation Policy:
WYO training and performance opportunities are intended to supplement school music programs. It is the policy of the Worcester Youth Orchestras that each musician participates in his/her school music program, if offered at the musician’s school as part of the school day curriculum. As WYO helps to advocate for the school music programs, music educators help promote and encourage their students to participate in WYO. This policy has been a very important way to build both programs and to build community and a positive reputation for WYO. As regards the school music participation policy, WYO recognizes that some school music classes may conflict with other school core curriculum, electives, and AP classes. In such cases, WYO believes the musician’s family must make the best academic choice for their child.
A Note on Covid-19 & WYO for the 2021-2022 Season
WYO has successfully held in-person rehearsals since late August 2020 following strict Covid-19 safety protocols including health screening, mandatory masking, social distancing and woodwind/brass bell covers. Rehearsals were held indoors and outdoors with
no cases of transmission. WYO complied with all public gathering limits set by state as well as a remote-only option.
For the upcoming season, WYO will hold in-person rehearsals in accordance with all state and local ordinances. Please note, as of April 2021, that masking, bell covers and social distancing will be required regardless of vaccination status. The safety and health of our students and staff is paramount.
We look forward to seeing you in rehearsal and meeting you!
Questions? Email us at info@worcesteryouthorchestras.org
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.
