Charlotte auditions

Audition results will be posted on the audition results page on our website. An email will be sent out when the results are available. If placed in one of our ensembles, be sure to complete the online acceptance packet in order to accept your position. In order to ensure students of all financial means have the ability to participate; the YOC offers tuition assistance to musicians with demonstrated need.

Families can request a financial assistance application upon acceptance into the program. No qualifying student will be turned away from the YOC because of an inability to pay tuition.

Lost Your Password? Username or E-mail:. Benefits of Membership: Being part of a community of musicians that shares a passion for music making and challenging repertoire Masterclasses with nationally recognized guest artists, such as David Kim Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra , Amadi Azikiwi and university professors Perform with guest soloists Guest performances by nationally recognized ensembles, such as Heifetz on Tour Our ensembles are led and coached by a team of musicians of the Charlotte Symphony and area music educators.

Audition experiences Chamber music and community performance opportunities Travel opportunities in select years i. Kennedy Center Performance in Opportunities to be a featured student soloist Advancement and leadership opportunities within the ensembles Retreats and social events throughout the season Auditions are held annually for both new and current members.

Youth Orchestra of Charlotte A full symphony orchestra made up of high school age musicians, performing masterpieces from the orchestral repertoire in a professional symphony setting. Violin Solo: Prepare a solo of your choice that best demonstrates your ability; level of at least a Beethoven Romance or Mozart Concerto.

ALL WOODWINDS: Chromatic scale as specified Required solo — no substitutions accepted Required orchestral excerpts on website — play parts within the brackets If you play and have access to a piccolo, English horn, or bass clarinet and would like to be considered for these positions you must play the specific excerpt listed on the website.

Bassoon Three octave chromatic scale from low B-flat Solo: G. Horn Chromatic scale of choice Click here for audition solos and excerpts Trumpet Chromatic scale of choice Click here for audition solos and excerpts Trombone Chromatic scale of choice Click here for audition solos and excerpts Tuba Chromatic scale of choice Click here for audition solos and excerpts. Scales: If you have access to keyboard percussion, Ab and G major scales 2 octaves In addition: a 30 second roll going from ppp — fff — ppp on snare drum and timpani.

Preparatory Orchestra A full symphony orchestra that performs both actual symphonic literature and arrangements of the repertoire geared to advanced younger players.

Scales: D major and Chromatic Solo: Prepare a solo of your choice that best demonstrates your ability Excerpt: Prepare the excerpt for your instrument flute oboe clarinet bassoon. Scales: Bb and D one or two octaves two octaves preferred Solo: Prepare a short solo of your choice that best demonstrates your ability.

Excerpts: Prepare the following excerpt for your instrument. French Horn Trumpet Trombone Tuba. Harp Solo: Prepare a solo of your choice that demonstrates your ability. Sinfonia Strings A string orchestra that prepares young musicians in the art of orchestral performance.

Excerpt: bass audition excerpt Sightreading. For younger singers interested in singing with a choir, please ask us about our Young Artists in Residence program or contact the Charlotte Children's Choir. Attendance for all rehearsals and concerts is expected.

Special arrangements must be approved by the Director of Choruses. The purpose of this is to hear you on music with which you feel comfortable and that will illustrate the quality of your voice.

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