Audition Instructions The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association, founded in 1980, is an internationally acclaimed non-profit organization that offers challenging and diverse musical experiences to develop young people as musicians and as leaders. Auditions are open to students who are prepared to make a commitment to the entire rehearsal and performance schedule, including tours and camps. Students are expected to participate in their school music program. Click on the link on the right for our audition schedule. Audition appointments can be scheduled at 719-633-3901 or by email office@csysa.com. Audition Location:
Youth Symphony Office - 1702 North Murray Blvd
There is a $10 non-refundable audition fee payable at the time of audition. Plan on arriving at least 15 minutes prior to your audition to warm up. Audition Preparations: General requirements for strings:
-1 scale of the musician's choice
-1 scale of the judge's choice
-Audition excerpts at a tempo appropriate for you
-Sight reading
-See additional instructions on excerpts Prepare scales in the following styles: legato (slur 4 notes per bow), martele, spiccato.
Scales for strings (listed from least to most advanced) will be selected from the following categories, commensurate with experience:
-Major scales: C G D 1 octave
-Major scales: C G D A F 1 octave
-Major scales: C G D A F 2 octaves
Minor scales: g d c e 2 octaves
-Major scales: C G D A F B-flat E-flat
Minor scales: g d c e 3 octaves, when possible
-All major scales
Minor scales thru 3 sharps & 3 flats
3 octaves, when appropriate
General requirements for woodwinds and brass:
-Chromatic scale ascending & descending from your lowest possible note to your highest possible note at your fastest controlled speed
-The audition excerpts at a tempo appropriate for you
-Sight reading
General requirements for percussion:
-1 scale of musician's choice
-1 scale of judge's choice commensurate with experience
-The audition excerpts at a tempo appropriate for you
-Sight reading
Requirements for piano and harp:
-See music excerpts/information sheet AUDITION MUSIC:
To download, click on the "Audition Music" link on the left.
Music is also available at:
Graner Music Main - 4460 Barnes Road
Meeker Music Downtown - 113 E. Bijou
Meeker Music North: 3604 Hartsel Dr.
Meeker Music Fountain: 6330 S. Highway 85 & 87
and at
The Youth Symphony Office - 1702 North Murray Blvd
OUR AUDITIONED GROUPS:
Youth Symphony:
Advanced Full Orchestra | Travels regionally yearly and internationally every other year | Conductor: Gary Nicholson
Pikes Peak Winds Symphony:
Advanced Band | Travels regionally yearly and nationally every 3 years | Conductor: Dick Kusk
Encore! Youth Orchestra:
Intermediate Full Orchestra | Travels regionally yearly | Conductor: Dick Kusk
Bravo! Winds:
Intermediate Band | Travels locally | Conductor: Rick Shaw
Vivace Strings:
Intermediate String Orchestra | Travels locally | Conductor: Ingri Fowler
Amadeus Strings:
Beginning String Orchestra | Travels locally | Conductor: Linda Tennies
Wolfgang Strings:
Preparatory String Orchestra | Does not travel | Conductor: Daryl Counsell
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