You must fill out and submit an Audition Registration Form if you fall into one of the following groups:
Returning Students who are not in the above categories are not required to re-audition. However, you must fill out and submit a Returning Student Registration Form
String candidates should be prepared to:
a. Play their own selection from the solo repertoire
b. Prepare 2 scales in 3 octaves. One major scale and one minor scale.
Wind candidates should be prepared to:
Prepare 2 scales in 2 octaves, preferably one major scale and one minor scale.
In addition:
Brass candidates should be prepared to:
Prepare 2 scales in 2 octaves, one major scale and one minor scale.
Percussion candidates should be prepared to:
We are now accepting pre-recorded video submissions for auditions. 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.
Once we receive your Registration Form, you will be given a link to upload your audition video.
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.
We will be having all JSP auditions through the zoom application over the internet.
Once we receive your Registration Form, you will be given a time slot and a link to join the “Zoom meeting” for your audition on THURS May 28th. You will perform your solo and scales for the Music Director, virtually, from your own home.
SIGHT-READING- You will receive a piece of music via email, on the day of the audition to perform for the Music Director.
– 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.
We are now accepting pre-recorded video submissions for auditions. 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.
Once we receive your Registration Form, you will be given a link to upload your audition video.
In addition: you will be required to scan a copy of the solo piece. Announce the name of the
scale or rudiment as you record them. Also, the name of your solo piece.
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 $575 per student and $375 for each additional sibling.
Annual Tuition for the YPP Chamber Players is $450 for each student.
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.
