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2010-2011 season Auditions begin April 18, 2010
AUDITIONS TIMELINE 2010
Mid February.........Applications Available
Late February.............Excerpts Available
March 13 ................... Application Deadline
April 18 ............. Auditions beginaudition information:
The Application deadline for the 2009-2010 season was Saturday, March 14, 2009.
WYSO is no longer accepting applications for the 2009-2010 season.
How should I prepare for my audition?(Audition Booklet)
What are the audition requirements?(Scales and Excerpts)
Instructions for submitting taped auditions for WYSO
What are the audition requirements? What do I need to prepare?
General Criteria:
Every student auditioning for a WYSO orchestra is responsible for the following components during an audition: scales, a prepared solo, orchestral excerpts and a sight-reading component.Specific Requirements by orchestra level:
Specific requirements within each category are determined by the instrument the student plays and the orchestra level for which he or she chooses to audition.
How much is tuition? Can I apply for a scholarship?
Students who sucessfully audition into the WYSO program are assessed a tuition charge of $450-$575 per year. Need-based scholarship funds are available for tuition, private lesson support, and international touring.
When and where are the auditions?
Audition schedule for the 2009-10 Concert Season
Strings
SUN, April 18 • Youth Orchestra Violin, Viola, Cello
SUN, April 25 • Philharmonia Orchestra Violin, Viola, Cello; All String Bass
SUN, May 2 • Concert Orchestra Violin; Concert/Sinfonietta Viola & Cello
SAT, May 8 • Sinfonietta Violin
Woodwind, Brass and Percussion
SUN, April 25 • Woodwind Auditions - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon
SUN, May 2 • Brass Auditions - Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
SUN, May 2 • Percussion Auditions
MON, May 24 • Woodwind, Brass and/or Percussion Re-auditions (if necessary)
Violin Section Auditions
Monday eve, May 24 • Youth Orchestra Violin
Tuesday eve, May 25 • Philharmonia/ Concert Orchestra Violin
Auditions take place in the Humanities Building of the University of Wisconsin-Madison;
455 N Park St. Madison, WI 53706. See the map for parking options.
When will I learn the result of my audition?
Results for string players are sent in the mail each Tuesday following an audition date. Results for Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students will be sent May 25 after the annual spring concerts are completed.
No audition results will be given over the phone!
