STRING AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Wind candidates should be prepared to:
Prepare 2 scales in 2 octaves, preferably one major scale and one minor scale.
In addition:
Woodwind excerpts below.
The chosen excerpt will be Bizet-Carmen Suite No 1, mvmt 5 Les Toreadors, D to the end.
Brass candidates should be prepared to:
Brass excerpts below.
Percussion candidates should be prepared to:
In addition to in-person auditions, we are still accepting virtual auditions if you prefer that format. Please let us know you prefer a virtual audition once you receive your initial welcome email.
See below for more details. Once we receive your Registration Form, you will be given a link to upload your audition video.
Please be sure to complete your solo, and scales in the same video. See below for complete instructions.
Please make sure your instrument can be seen clearly in the video you are submitting. The director must be able to see your hands and the entire instrument in the recording.
When setting up for the video recording, it is best not to be too far away from the mic source or too close; 5 or 6 feet away should be fine.
Results will be announced within the 2 weeks following the submission deadline.
Thank you and good luck!
Each applicant will perform a solo piece of their choice.
Applicants must be able to shift and read comfortably into Third Position and use vibrato as minimum requirements. It is important that students participate in their school ensembles as well as JSP if accepted.
In addition to in-person auditions, we are still accepting virtual auditions if you prefer that format. Please let us know you prefer a virtual audition once you receive your initial welcome email.
See below for more details. Once we receive your Registration Form, you will be given a link to upload your audition video.
Please be sure to complete your solo, and scales in the same video. See below for complete instructions.
Please make sure your instrument can be seen clearly in the video you are submitting. The director must be able to see your hands and the entire instrument in the recording.
When setting up for the video recording, it is best not to be too far away from the mic source or too close; 5 or 6 feet away should be fine.
Results will be announced within the 2 weeks following the submission deadline.
Thank you and good luck!
– Scales – Minimum of Concert Bb, Eb, F and C in two octaves and chromatic one octave
– Director choses one scale/student choses the second scale
– All instruments play the chromatic scale
– Solo Piece – Student’s choice
– Sight reading – The student should be prepared to play a level-appropriate excerpt supplied by the director.
Battery (snare & bass drum as well as auxiliary)
Mallets
Timpani
Please note: Auditions will be audio recorded.
In addition to in-person auditions, we are still accepting virtual auditions if you prefer that format. Please let us know you prefer a virtual audition once you receive your initial welcome email.
See below for more details. Once we receive your Registration Form, you will be given a link to upload your audition video.
Please be sure to complete your solo, and scales in the same video. See below for complete instructions.
Please make sure your instrument can be seen clearly in the video you are submitting. The director must be able to see your hands and the entire instrument in the recording.
When setting up for the video recording, it is best not to be too far away from the mic source or too close; 5 or 6 feet away should be fine.
Results will be announced within the 2 weeks following the submission deadline.
Thank you and good luck!
For technical guidelines, students grades 9-12 should refer to the YPP Audition Requirements; string players grades 5-8 should refer to the JSP Audition Requirements.
Annual tuition for The Young People’s Philharmonic, Junior String Philharmonic and YPP Wind Symphony is $600 per student and $400 for each additional sibling.
Annual Tuition for the YPP Chamber Players is $600. Chamber player tuition for orchestra participants is $500.
Financial Assistance is Available. The deadline for applications is July 1st.
Call the office for more information at 610-868-9888 or send us an email through the Contact Page.