Participating in the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony

The Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony is a full orchestra comprised of student musicians in 7th-12th grade that demonstrates a musical ability to perform at an advanced level. Students will enjoy the enrichment and challenge of performing with other serious and dedicated musicians.

2011-2012 Spring Semester Auditions: January 23, 2012

Please note: We will hold Spring semester auditions for the following instruments only: bassoon, french horn, tuba, violin, viola, cello, bass. Auditions for all instruments for the 2012-2013 season will be held on April 24, 26 and 28.

*Click here to complete the audition registration form online and submit.
*Office staff will contact you and schedule an audition time.
*Prepare for your audition.

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION

Brass, Woodwind & String Audition Preparation
- 2-3 minute etude or an excerpt from something you are currently working on that demonstrates your abilities
- one scale of your choosing in up to three octaves (if possible)
-sightreading

Percussion Audition Preparation
- short etude or excerpt from something you are working on snare drum
- short etude or excerpt from something you are working on a mallet instrument of your choosing
- scales on a mallet instrument of your choosing

*Audition at the scheduled time
*You will be notified via email the results of your audition.

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SEATING AUDITIONS: Spring 2012

Once you have auditioned and made it into the youth symphony you will need to audition once more to see where you will sit within your section. Seating audition materials are posted below. Please download this music and practice prior to auditions on January 23. Also posted below are YouTube links. We encourage you to listen then play along with the clip for effective practice.

Seating Audition Music:

Strings: Egmont Overture

All other instruments: Phantom of the Opera

• Alto Saxophone
• Bass
• Cello
• Clarinet
• Flute
• Horn
• Oboe
• Trombone
• Trumpet
• Viola
• Violin 1

Listen along to this YouTube clips: Egmont Overture, Phantom of the Opera 1 and Phantom of the Opera 2.

You will be asked to play two excerpts totaling one minute of playing time.

A tip from Dr. Haberman:

"Each student will be asked to play 2 excerpts totaling 1 minute of material. Anything on the part is possible, but think like a conductor...what do I want to hear?  1) Something lyrical that you will phrase well and play with good pitch; this will probably be a moment in the piece that would be melodic or a solo. 2) Something technical to show time and technique; this will probably be something challenging on the page which will require some practicing effort and will include range issues as well.  Happy Practicing!"