LYS Audition Information

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Students should prepare the following items for their auditions:

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Strings/Woodwinds/Brass:

A short 1-2 minute solo
2 Scales of your choice (the more octaves the better)

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Percussionists:

A short 1-2 minute to showcase your skills. The solo can be on any percussion instrument of your choosing.

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String players: In order to be considered for our full symphonic group here are your audition requirements;

• A short 1-2 minute solo

• 2 scales

  • Your scales must be at least 2 octaves.

  • One scale must be in a key with 2 or more sharps.

  • The other scale must be in a key with 2 or more flats.

  • One scale must be minor

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**If you are a string player only wishing to be in the String Orchestra (Sinfonietta) you do not need to audition. Just show up to the first rehearsal/parent meeting on Thursday, 9/29, at 6:20 pm (rehearsal begins at 6:30 pm.

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**For those who are not able to make our audition days please plan on your student auditioning for a staff member on the first day of rehearsal. 

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