Auditioning

The West Valley Youth Orchestra supports our public and private schools' music programs. Therefore, it is expected that each student who auditions for membership be a member in good standing of their local school orchestra (where available).

The West Valley Youth Orchestra also welcomes homeschoolers.

Audition Requirements

Scales:

2 or 3 octaves up to 3 sharps and 3 flats, accurate intonation.

Prepared Solo:

Student's choice (2 minutes) at Suzuki Book 4 or higher level

Sight reading:

Short orchestral excerpt

Scales:

2 octaves up to 3 sharps and 3 flats, accurate intonation.

Prepared Solo:

Student's choice (2 minutes)

Sight reading:

Short orchestral excerpt

Cadet Strings

Scales:

2 octaves up to 2 sharps and 2 flats, accurate intonation.

Prepared Solo:

Student's choice (2 minutes) at Suzuki Book 2 or higher level

Sight reading:

Short orchestral excerpt

2008 - 2009 Schedule

Auditions are conducted in the fall. At the discretion of the conductor, auditions may also be conducted during the school year.

Application Deadline:

August 18, 2008

Audition Date:

August 25 and 26, 2008

Start Date:

September 8, 2008

Finish Date:

May 10, 2009

Audition Fee:

$20* ( $15* for early registration by June 1, 2008)

Membership Fee:

Youth Orchestra - $260*

Cadet Strings - $195*

Music Deposit:

$15

Installment plan available Scholarships available For further information, contact the Orchestra Manager